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Temperature controller for BGE.

rochar3rochar3 Posts: 2
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Does anybody know of a controller that is run solely by Batteries? All controllers that I see need to be plugged into electricity. Please let me know.
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  • WeberWhoWeberWho Posts: 10,564
    PartyQ 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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  • WeberWhoWeberWho Posts: 10,564
    https://bbqguru.com/StoreNav?CategoryId=1&ProductId=34
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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  • 4TheGrillOfIt4TheGrillOfIt Posts: 714
    The Flame Boss controllers, including the Egg Genius, have an optional battery pack.  I’ve never ran my Genius from electricity, only the battery, which I think lasts around 18 hours or so.
    XL BGE, Large BGE, Small BGE, Weber Summit NG                                                                                               
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  • OhioEggerOhioEgger Posts: 854
    I have one of those little pocket battery packs that you carry on vacation to top up your phone. The Smobot works perfectly fine with it.
    Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning.
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  • stlcharcoalstlcharcoal Posts: 4,622
    FlameBoss will run off any 12V power source.  You can use a backup battery for a garage door or alarm system, jump pack, or you can buy one from them.
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  • RRPRRP Posts: 25,204
    I often run my Guru using a jump starter. The drain is miniscule.
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  • danhoodanhoo Posts: 537
    Thermoworks has a battery for their Smoke X + Billows. I'm going to wire up my own with a small 12V sealed battery so I can not have to rely on an extension cord for a small amount of power.
    current: | Large BGE |  Genesis 1000 | Genesis E330 | 22 inch Kettle | Weber Summit Kamado
    sold:| PitBoss pro 820 |  WSM 22 | 
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  • BotchBotch Posts: 14,110
    OhioEgger said:
    I have one of those little pocket battery packs that you carry on vacation to top up your phone. The Smobot works perfectly fine with it.
    Same here; have to recharge it twice a year or so.  
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  • bubbajackbubbajack Posts: 1,001
    Botch said:
    OhioEgger said:
    I have one of those little pocket battery packs that you carry on vacation to top up your phone. The Smobot works perfectly fine with it.
    Same here; have to recharge it twice a year or so.  
    ^^^^ Agree^^^^
    I drink cheap beer so I can afford good bourbon.

    Salisbury, NC...... XL,Lx2,Mx2,S, MM, Mini BGE, FireDisc x2. Blackstone 22", Offset smoker, weber kettle 22"


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  • StillH2OEggerStillH2OEgger Posts: 3,605
    I run my smobot off a rechargeable battery unless its below 20 degrees or so, in which case I'll run a cord.
    Stillwater, MN
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  • Philly35Philly35 Posts: 858
    If you want to use a temp controller then just get a pellet smoker and leave the BGE to the men. There I said it. 
    NW IOWA
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  • WeberWhoWeberWho Posts: 10,564
    Philly35 said:
    If you want to use a temp controller then just get a pellet smoker and leave the BGE to the men. There I said it. 

    I'm not sure about that....  ;)


    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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  • danhoodanhoo Posts: 537
    rochar3 said:
    Does anybody know of a controller that is run solely by Batteries? All controllers that I see need to be plugged into electricity. Please let me know.
    Thanks
    Thermoworks smoke X4 ( or X3) and billows has a battery pack.

    Or get a 12V battery and an inverter and run anything
    current: | Large BGE |  Genesis 1000 | Genesis E330 | 22 inch Kettle | Weber Summit Kamado
    sold:| PitBoss pro 820 |  WSM 22 | 
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  • OhioEggerOhioEgger Posts: 854
    Smobot can also run off a battery pack.
    Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning.
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  • 6baluts6baluts Posts: 230
    The controllers I have all run off battery or AC.
    - BBQ Guru Dx2 AC or run it off RAV Power Smart+ battery bought off Amazon
    - Flameboss 200 AC or off that RAV Power Smart+ battery bought off Amazon
    - Smobot AC or off that RAV Power Smart+ battery bought off Amazon
    The Next two have onboard batteries but…
    - Fireboard FBX 11 can run off AC, onboard battery for about 8 hrs or off that RAV Power Smart+ battery bought off Amazon.
    - Tappecue Touch can run off AC, has an onboard battery (not sure of duration do not have cruise control option) or the RAV Power Smart+ battery bought off Amazon.
    I bought the RAV battery was on sale and was recommended to me because the Smobot uses so little juice this battery will not auto shut off with low juice draw. Think it set me back $17. It is a 16750 mAh. 

    V/R
    6balurs
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  • bettysnephewbettysnephew Posts: 1,186
    Tip Top controller runs off the exhaust heat. No power required.
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  • BotchBotch Posts: 14,110
    bettysnephew said:
    Tip Top controller runs off the exhaust heat. No power required.
    That little device was clever as hell, I need to find mind and use it again.  

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  • JohnInCarolinaJohnInCarolina Posts: 27,564
    Philly35 said:
    If you want to use a temp controller then just get a pellet smoker and leave the BGE to the men. There I said it. 
    Heh, I read this and laughed because I thought it was a joke, but now I see all the dislike flags and I’m not so sure…
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  • PeteInTallyPeteInTally Posts: 3
    danhoo said:
    Thermoworks has a battery for their Smoke X + Billows. I'm going to wire up my own with a small 12V sealed battery so I can not have to rely on an extension cord for a small amount of power.
    How did that go.  Care to share some details?  I have to wonder why not just use a power wallet like for charging phones when off the grid for a while.  Some have a quick charge port that I assume would charge and run the Smoke X or Signals and Billows.  I'd think they'd be a cheaper replacement for the Thermoworks battery.  Or am I wrong that they would work?
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