newbie looking to upgrade from wsm->bge

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Hello all,
im looking to upgrade from a wsm to a bge. ive noticed that with the wsm, i have to always mess with the vents and coal every hr or so to maintain the 225-250 temp when smoking meats. does the bge maintain stability for long periods of time. basically im asking do you have peace of mind leaving your cooker unattended.=)[p]also, since im now starting to get into grilling, how does the bge grilling compare to a regular charcoal weber grill?[p]thanks

The Naked Whiz

bbqMon,
Once you learn to control the temperature in the BGE, you will be able to set the temp and then forget it. Just last Wednesday night, I did 30 pounds of pork butt overnight. I slept all night long, without a worry. When I woke up, the egg was still humming at 250 degrees. Again, once you learn to control the temp (and it isn't hard), you will be able to leave it alone and get a good night's sleep.[p]As for grilling, it is great. You can achieve temperatures in the 1000 degree range for searing and you can keep it at temps like 350 for grilling chicken. You won't be disappointed![p]TNW

Shelby

bbqMon,
It's a very logical upgrade. The Weber is fine but requires more effort. This lets you enjoy cooking and the finished product more.[p]Like TNW said, once you learn temp control, you can cook for just about as long as you want, certainly as long as you need with little or no adjustments. I used to put my Thanksgiving turkey on about 10pm the night before. That required starting the fire before, getting everything set, then babysitting it till 1am or so, waking up early and hoping the fire wasn't totally out. Now, I put the turkey on about 8am and we still eat at noon![p]Plus, you've got the greatest support staff ever, right here on the forum! Get it...you won't be disappointed.