I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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SmokeWare Cap v1 vs. v2
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DoubleEgger said:This isn't the first thread to venture off course and surely won't be the last. Simmer down folks.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.____________________Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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Grumpy Cat has spoken.
Indianapolis, IN
BBQ is a celebration of culture in America. It is the closest thing we have to the wines and cheeses of Europe.
Drive a few hundred miles in any direction, and the experience changes dramatically.
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I don't really understand how the original post can be considered "Off Topic". This product, like many other products we discuss in the Main thread, is designed specifically for the BGE. Sheesh...
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TexanOfTheNorth said:DoubleEgger said:This isn't the first thread to venture off course and surely won't be the last. Simmer down folks.
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TexanOfTheNorth said:DoubleEgger said:This isn't the first thread to venture off course and surely won't be the last. Simmer down folks.
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Lit said:DeltaNu1142 said:Lit said:bigalsworth said:Why bother explaining the benefits if you already know you don't like it. Why bother posting on this thread if you have no intentions of answering the ops post?
Happy Egging! Now back to the thread topic.
This cap is an upgrade because people want it more than the Daisy wheel. I hate my daisy wheel. It flings out of calibration every time I open my hood. The smokeware NEVER does that. That's called an UPGRADE. It fixes a problem with the original, thus upgrading it's performance.
I love my smokeware cap and I still take it off and shut my egg down with the ceramic cap. I still prefer the function of the SS cap over the daisy wheel by a large margin. I have the daisy wheel on my small and it works great. But I have to readjust it after opening the lid. Is that going to keep me from enjoying my small egg. Hell no. But it's definitely worth the freaking $40 for something I use 3 times a week.XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum -
Lit said:I am not heated at all just thought the OPs post was funny. How do you bring up etiquette when you are on one company website advertising the new accessories that another vendor makes and don't even post it in off topic you post in the main forum. I would never even have seen it if it was posted in off topic.LBGE | CyberQ | Adjustable Rig | SmokeWare Cap | Kick Ash Basket | Table Build | Tampa, FL
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Thatgrimguy said:Lit said:DeltaNu1142 said:Lit said:bigalsworth said:Why bother explaining the benefits if you already know you don't like it. Why bother posting on this thread if you have no intentions of answering the ops post?
Happy Egging! Now back to the thread topic.
This cap is an upgrade because people want it more than the Daisy wheel. I hate my daisy wheel. It flings out of calibration every time I open my hood. The smokeware NEVER does that. That's called an UPGRADE. It fixes a problem with the original, thus upgrading it's performance.
I love my smokeware cap and I still take it off and shut my egg down with the ceramic cap. I still prefer the function of the SS cap over the daisy wheel by a large margin. I have the daisy wheel on my small and it works great. But I have to readjust it after opening the lid. Is that going to keep me from enjoying my small egg. Hell no. But it's definitely worth the freaking $40 for something I use 3 times a week. -
This is why we can't have nice things.LBGE | CyberQ | Adjustable Rig | SmokeWare Cap | Kick Ash Basket | Table Build | Tampa, FL
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Lit said:I don't think we are really supposed to promote any 3rd party accessories right? I know it happens every day but so does people posting off topic responses in others threads. I never said the smokeware was bad it just didn't work for me cause I already was familiar with the daisy wheel settings.
There's no way BGE can expect a message board about its products not to involve discussions of third party aftermarket products. If they actively shut down topics on third party products or critical posts, their message boards would be useless (I'm looking at you, Sling).Two Large Eggs, 6 gal Cajun Fryer, and a MiniMax in Charlotte, NC - My New Table
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Personally, I think Chrysler makes the best minivan.Flint, Michigan
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Fred19Flintstone said:Personally, I think Chrysler makes the best minivan.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.____________________Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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Thatgrimguy said:Lit said:DeltaNu1142 said:Lit said:bigalsworth said:Why bother explaining the benefits if you already know you don't like it. Why bother posting on this thread if you have no intentions of answering the ops post?
Happy Egging! Now back to the thread topic.
This cap is an upgrade because people want it more than the Daisy wheel. I hate my daisy wheel. It flings out of calibration every time I open my hood. The smokeware NEVER does that. That's called an UPGRADE. It fixes a problem with the original, thus upgrading it's performance.
I love my smokeware cap and I still take it off and shut my egg down with the ceramic cap. I still prefer the function of the SS cap over the daisy wheel by a large margin. I have the daisy wheel on my small and it works great. But I have to readjust it after opening the lid. Is that going to keep me from enjoying my small egg. Hell no. But it's definitely worth the freaking $40 for something I use 3 times a week.
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming...
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HofstraJet said:Lit said:I don't think we are really supposed to promote any 3rd party accessories right? I know it happens every day but so does people posting off topic responses in others threads. I never said the smokeware was bad it just didn't work for me cause I already was familiar with the daisy wheel settings.
There's no way BGE can expect a message board about its products not to involve discussions of third party aftermarket products. If they actively shut down topics on third party products or critical posts, their message boards would be useless (I'm looking at you, Sling). -
Thatgrimguy said:Lit said:DeltaNu1142 said:Lit said:bigalsworth said:Why bother explaining the benefits if you already know you don't like it. Why bother posting on this thread if you have no intentions of answering the ops post?
Happy Egging! Now back to the thread topic.
This cap is an upgrade because people want it more than the Daisy wheel. I hate my daisy wheel. It flings out of calibration every time I open my hood. The smokeware NEVER does that. That's called an UPGRADE. It fixes a problem with the original, thus upgrading it's performance.
I love my smokeware cap and I still take it off and shut my egg down with the ceramic cap. I still prefer the function of the SS cap over the daisy wheel by a large margin. I have the daisy wheel on my small and it works great. But I have to readjust it after opening the lid. Is that going to keep me from enjoying my small egg. Hell no. But it's definitely worth the freaking $40 for something I use 3 times a week.
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The obvious solution here is to learn how to cook without any cap!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.____________________Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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I used my DFMT last night. It felt like I was trying to hook up with an ex girlfriend.
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There's always a bell curve.LBGE | CyberQ | Adjustable Rig | SmokeWare Cap | Kick Ash Basket | Table Build | Tampa, FL
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I was told by the dealer to put the "Big Green Egg" logo on the left as you stand by the handle. I got sick of the wheel constantly changing every time I lifted the dome, so I put the hinge at the back and have not had a problem since.
Indianapolis, IN
BBQ is a celebration of culture in America. It is the closest thing we have to the wines and cheeses of Europe.
Drive a few hundred miles in any direction, and the experience changes dramatically.
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I consider it an upgrade based on the material alone.... That is why I made the upgrade reference in my post. I also consider my Egg an upgrade from my gasser although both will sear, grill and smoke....my gasser also has a rotisserie but I'm not holding that against my Egg. It is still an upgrade in my eyes.Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/ and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
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Back to the topic at hand. I haven't experienced the temp creep problem with version one. It that an issue specific to using a controller?(don't have one)
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It's entirely possible I've been leaving it gapped too much for low & slow cooks. I usually have it open 1/4" with my CyberQ, and it'll creep up from 225 to 250 over a couple of hours. Matt from SW told me yesterday to close it entirely if you've got a fan & controller. My v2 gets here Friday, so maybe not in time for my next cook... so I'll probably try that with the v1 Friday.LBGE | CyberQ | Adjustable Rig | SmokeWare Cap | Kick Ash Basket | Table Build | Tampa, FL
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I have V1 on my XL. I have used it with my DigiQ2 without a problem. L&S without the DigiQ2 is also no problem. I have not experienced any temp creep.Flint, Michigan
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Cool. How far open do you leave it?LBGE | CyberQ | Adjustable Rig | SmokeWare Cap | Kick Ash Basket | Table Build | Tampa, FL
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Love the active conversation here, so I'll add to it. Question for the Smokeware cap users, v1 and v2. If you also use the flat cap, does rain collect in it if left uncovered? Looks like it would up to the vent opening. I ask because I'm considering the SW vent and cap, since I broke my OEM cap and currently have it glued and taped together.
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@500 that's exactly why I have the SW cap. That said, I don't have the flat cap, but it goes under the "mushroom" top so I wouldn't think it would build up water.
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theyolksonyou said:@500 that's exactly why I have the SW cap. That said, I don't have the flat cap, but it goes under the "mushroom" top so I wouldn't think it would build up water.
Ive never noticed any water in my egg and it is uncovered all the time.
I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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DeltaNu1142 said:Cool. How far open do you leave it?
If you increase the target temp, you'll have to change the cap setting. A 3/16" opening will maintain 350 degrees on my setup with either controller.
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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theyolksonyou said:Back to the topic at hand. I haven't experienced the temp creep problem with version one. It that an issue specific to using a controller?(don't have one)
that said, I look forward to the reviews on v2
There is a reason they made these changes. There was obvious feedback that it didn't hold low and slow and that it didn't snuff out the lump as well as the OEM stuff. Call me a purist but I like what works
I think the fixes are smart and make sense so I'm willing to try again.
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