Stoker II or other setup? Advice needed...

Cookbook_Chip · March 2015

So, after the cool gauges @Eggerty had in http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/1693417/# I WANT ONE! Who all has a Stoker? Do you love it? How about others like CyberQ? Which is best?

lkapigian · March 2015

Ordered my Stoker last week...anticipating @NPHuskerFL has some great input

Eggerty · March 2015

It was actually @DMW. I am still contemplating on a auto system but after @DMW's thread I am very interested. Will be following this!

NPHuskerFL · March 2015

I've had my Stoker Wi-Fi for awhile now. I would recommend it to anybody that is looking for a quality pit controller.

DMW · March 2015

If you like wires, charts, WiFi remote, etc, then yes, the Stoker is all around quality. Can you go without it? Yes, I used a PartyQ for over a year and just recently upgraded. I still like the battery option of the PartyQ for portable use, but the Stoker feature set is really cool if you want to log you cooks and watch temp plots.

Cookbook_Chip · March 2015

@Eggerty you are right! I was at the top of page two looking for the thread author. @DMW thanks for the post and feedback. @NPHuskerFL you, too! I do love me some wires, charts, wifi, etc! I was watching your dang cook all day - could smell the brisket on my screen. @lkapigianany idea when yours is shipping?

lkapigian · March 2015

@Cookbook_Chip hoping with the next week or two on the outside- When I spoke with them he just said they were filling orders - I am sure they have some catch up--I wont bug them unless it hits the 3 week range

Scottborasjr · March 2015

They were catching up on their orders as of a week ago or so. If you are thinking about it I'd pull the trigger soon while they are still discounted because of the supply delays.

I've had mine about three weeks and love it. Doing my second brisket with it as we speak.

lkapigian · March 2015

@NPHuskerFl question on the daisy wheel which I don't really see in the videos....Wheel On Off? Position? same as Manual?

bbqlearner · March 2015

Loved my stoker. Wouldn't replace it with any others.

Cookbook_Chip · March 2015

anyone ever had their fire go out with a controller attached? Or does it really keep it going regardless?

bbqlearner · March 2015

if your electricity turns off, it would go out. Otherwise, never had an issue.

tazcrash · March 2015

Love my stoker, and the sleep it affords me before hosting a large party, and the fact that I can check meat temps from anywhere, and that I can run both the small & large with just another fan, and set of probes.
I've never had a Cyber Que, so no comment there.
Just remember to always put the daisy wheel on, and close it most of the way (depending on temp desired), otherwise you can get a runaway.

Cookbook_Chip · March 2015

@bbqlearner - yup, no power, no blower! @tazcrash thanks! Okay, I've ordered one for my large. Thanks for all the advice!

NPHuskerFL · March 2015

@lkapigian DFMT position will be really close to the same as what you're used to doing L&S manually. Same would go for if you were using the Smokeware vs the DFMT.

Scottborasjr · March 2015

@lkapigian daisy wheel on just barely open with the petals.

Scottborasjr · March 2015

@Cookbook_Chip no power or running out of lump would be the only two happenings where it would not keep the flames going.

NPHuskerFL · March 2015

@ScottborasjrUnless you're like a Boy Scout.

mahenryak · March 2015

Cookbook_Chip said:

anyone ever had their fire go out with a controller attached? Or does it really keep it going regardless?

I know some of us use the High-que grate in place of the stock bge grate. If you are not familiar with this product, check out the link below you to see how much more airflow you get. I happened to order mine through Amazon.

http://www.high-que.com/Stainless-High-Heat-Charcoal-Fire-Grate-Upgrade-for-Large-Big-Green-Egg-Grill--9-dia_p_19.html

The only caveat may be related to warranty. Keep you stock grate on hand. This is probably not a necessary purchase but they are nice.

Cookbook_Chip · March 2015

Thanks @mahenryak

mahenryak · March 2015

You're welcome.

caliking · March 2015

I finally committed to a wifi controller and after much pondering and consulting with folks here, decided to get the Stoker wifi II (have not ordered yet). Consensus seemed to be that the stoker would be better in terms of wifi range and remote control over the interwebs.

Cookbook_Chip · March 2015

Thanks @caliking I got mine on order today!

Hotch · March 2015

I set my DFMT so when the blower is on and lid closed it does not strain the blower and create back pressure. Listen as you close the DFMT and you will hear the difference. The stoker has a flap in the blower housing so if no blow no flow. And besides the DFMT will not feed air to the lump anyway.

Stoker II or other setup? Advice needed...

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