OT: FlameBoss 100 for $175 @ FireCraft

fljoemon

Just got an email from Firecraft on a bunch of sale items and saw the FlameBoss 100 listed for $174.95. Good price on a fantastic controller for your low-and-slow cooks.
http://www.firecraft.com/flame-boss-100-kamado-fb100-k

ThrillSeeker

I saw that.  For a second I thought it was the 200 and was gonna send the one I got back to Amazon.

Dondgc

ThrillSeeker said:

I saw that.  For a second I thought it was the 200 and was gonna send the one I got back to Amazon.

Now that would be a deal

ThrillSeeker

@dondgc I paid 329.99 for the Flame Boss 200 on Amazon.

It's been raining here, so I haven't even opened it yet.  LOL.

GaBGE

Is the flame boss 100 a good quality controller for someone that does not need wifi?

g37

Yes, the 100 is good a controller.  I have the 200 and it works great. According  to the company  the only difference  between  the 2 is  one has WiFi  capabilities.   Oh 175$ is cheap but check eBay. I got my 200 for $285 from ebay.  

Ozzie_Isaac

GaBGE said:

Is the flame boss 100 a good quality controller for someone that does not need wifi?

Yes.  It is a fantastic controller.  At $179 for a backup or a primary non-wifi it is an awesome deal.

I have both a 100 and a 200, the 100 functions identical to the 200.  Look and feel is the same.  Both  high quality units.

stlcharcoal

Even if you don't care about the WiFi, the 200 is still nice since it updates the firmware automatically.  There have been quite a few new functions since the very first generation

GaBGE

What is the temp range you can set it to?

stlcharcoal

150F-450F, I believe.  You don't really need it above about 300F though.....anything at that temp is getting done fast anyway.

GaBGE

I was mainly concerned about the low side. I have been wanting to smoke a pork belly and make bacon at home but have a hard time keeping my xl below 250. Thanks for all the info.