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Pappy05
Pappy05 Posts: 2
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I’m looking at an automatic temp control. I’m leaning towards the bbq guru ultra q over the flame boss 500 and the bge atc. Looking for opinions from experienced users of any of these products. Have a large bge and learning how to use it. 
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,944
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    First of all, welcome to the forum and the BGE community!  

    I had a bbq guru back in the day and it worked very well until it broke. That was my fault more than anything else.   Since then I haven't looked to replace it as I've just become comfortable trusting my set up and vents.  That being said I've lost a little sleep here and there worrying about a low temp fire going out.  So these things are useful for that peace of mind, and I'm sure you'll get a lot of opinions on the various options from many others here.

    I would definitely recommend trying to learn how to use the vents to control the temperature before buying a unit, however.  I think that's just how you come to understand how the BGE really works.  Then if you buy a controller you're a much more informed user.  Just my $0.02.  Above all, enjoy and have fun!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,337
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    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.
    I second the above regarding learning the manual operation.  That said, here's a recent thread that may be of value:

    Best temperature control unit  

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • RajunCajun
    RajunCajun Posts: 1,035
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    Used a guru for a long time, now it is a backup to my Smobot.  Too many issues with the guru and difficulty contacting customer service (long before COVID).  Smobot for the win, hands down.  
    The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
    Holding the company together with three spreadsheets and two cans connected by a long piece of string.
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  • Pappy05
    Pappy05 Posts: 2
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    Thanks for your inputs. I’ve cooked 5 times so far since I got it a couple of weeks ago. Get omg the manual temp down pretty good. A little difficulty but not as bad as I thought. Maybe I’ll just start with a meat probe so I don’t do anymore overcooking. Again thanks for your inputs. 
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  • GEAUX_CRNA
    GEAUX_CRNA Posts: 6
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    Smobot!
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,337
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    @Pappy05 - Pearl of wisdom right here; "Maybe I’ll just start with a meat probe so I don’t do anymore overcooking."  In addition to a probe to get an idea of when a low and slow cook is finished as their finish-line is all about the feel, a good instant read thermo is a game-changer. Hot and fast cooks are where it earns its keep as the rate of temperature change can get you a result you did not aim for.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    There are lots of great past posts about controllers. Just scroll down several pages and take a look.
    When you see something you like, use the search menu to find more specific posts.
    And Damn Man…Post some food photos.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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