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BBQ Guru Party Q .... Should I buy one?

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shtgunal3
shtgunal3 Posts: 5,647
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Thinking about getting one of the lesser expensive controllers. The biggest thing I want one for is smoking homemade sausage @ or below 200 degrees. Also probably hot smoke some bacon. Maybe use on the occasional Boston butt. Don't really care about wifi models or any of the more expensive models. Should I get the Party Q? Who has one? Do you like it or not? Is there something else I should look for that will better suit my needs? What says you?

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 LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    I like my digiq dx2
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    I have one, seems to work as advertised. I already had a Maverick, the combo works for me. The lowest temp I used it to maintain was 210*, this was on an XL.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • s_austin_egger
    s_austin_egger Posts: 132
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    Does exactly what it says it does. I use with my maverick as well and the partyq is simple to calibrate and tune in to the maverick temp . Simple to put on and take off. Runs on batteries which is a big plus to me. Cheapest option too I think.
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  • Charlesmaneri
    Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
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    I love my DigiQDX2 i highly recomend it
    2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
    Long Island N.Y.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Sold my Digi Q and bought one. Used it twice and gave it to Travis. Answer would be NO.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • RickyBobby
    RickyBobby Posts: 744
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    If you want simple and still expect awesome results .... get a PitMaster IQ110 or IQ120. You can pick one up from @stlcharcoal for a great price!
    My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,647
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    Thanks for all the responses

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     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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  • Mkadilla
    Mkadilla Posts: 38
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    Works as advertised. Did a nice job on my first overnight low and slow. 
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  • TonyA
    TonyA Posts: 583
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    I like it on overnights or if i'm getting temp swings and i don't have time to keep making adjustments. Works fine in my XL. Price is right, considering I use it infrequently and i absolutely needed battery power.
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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
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    I'm getting enticed myself....saw a bunch being bought at the last egg fest I was at.
    Seattle, WA
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  • Camben
    Camben Posts: 24
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    Love mine. Holds temp on my LBE perfect. No problems at all. A++
    LG BGE, plate setter, highQ grate, Ceramic Grill Works 2 Tier rack, Smokeware SS vent cap, BBQ GURU Party Q, super fast Ravens purple Thermapen and Maverick ET-732
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  • cspearce2
    cspearce2 Posts: 107
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    Mine works great on my XL. Love it
    Kind Regards...Papa C
    Peachtree City, GA
    2-XLBG's E...Webber 22" kettle, Retired Gas Grill
    Roll Tide!!!
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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
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    I've had mine for just over two years and love it.  I don't need (or want) all the other bells and whistles of the much higher priced doodads.
    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • twlangan
    twlangan Posts: 307
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    I've had mine for just over a year. Works great and relieves a lot of stress on overnighters. I have held lower temps (180F) without any trouble. My only gripes - I wish it were weather proof and I wish they had a way to power it with an AC to DC converter. My Egg stays put and I have an outlet near by. I'd rather power it that way than with batteries. I just wish I had the option available.
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    twlangan said:
    I've had mine for just over a year. Works great and relieves a lot of stress on overnighters. I have held lower temps (180F) without any trouble. My only gripes - I wish it were weather proof and I wish they had a way to power it with an AC to DC converter. My Egg stays put and I have an outlet near by. I'd rather power it that way than with batteries. I just wish I had the option available.

    I'm planning to fab an AC adapter using dowel rods, I'll post when I finally get it done.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • makis
    makis Posts: 81
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    When EGGing a butt overnight I have found it to be a great thing to have.Price is good so why not??
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