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Any alternatives to the BBQ Guru? That thing is expensive!
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dougcrann said:Run, don't walk, away from BBQ Guru products. Their customer service, in my opinion, leaves a lot to be desired.
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I'm with the guys who just learn to make very minimal adjustments. I like how it just hovers the temps I set it at.
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clifkincaid said:I'm with the guys who just learn to make very minimal adjustments. I like how it just hovers the temps I set it at.
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Thanks @Jeepster47. Ol Nola can sometimes come across as the forum's Scut Farkus. He had green eyes I tell ya, GREEN EYES!
and I wish @nolaegghead a great time with brisket camp!LBGE, AR. Lives in N.E. ATL -
I bid the Flame Boss 100 on e-bay up to $100 and it just sold for $103. Controller only. Watch for deals on these!
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Usually when I buy an accessory for the BGE, I either swear by it, or swear at it. I have to say, thus far, the Guru for me was worth every penny. I have had to use, and rely on, the Guru on several occasions, and each time, it performed flawlessly. Mine is older, with limitations, but, knowing its capabilities, it has
provided some impressive results for my friends and family.
There are others, I am sure, that are more convenient than mine, but I got to tell you, I would buy mine again, if I had to."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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YukonRon said:Usually when I buy an accessory for the BGE, I either swear by it, or swear at it. I have to say, thus far, the Guru for me was worth every penny. I have had to use, and rely on, the Guru on several occasions, and each time, it performed flawlessly. Mine is older, with limitations, but, knowing its capabilities, it has
provided some impressive results for my friends and family.
There are others, I am sure, that are more convenient than mine, but I got to tell you, I would buy mine again, if I had to.
The reason I bought my BBQ GURU nearly 15 years ago was that Shotgun Fred who invented it along with a boo-coo of other far more important devices was a BGE egger himself. While I never met Fred in person I know several people who did, who attested to the man's kindness. BTW when Fred passed away he donated $25 MILLION to the U of Texas for scholarships for likeminded young engineers. As I recall the press release stated his donation was the largest EVER. BTW did I mention?...I love my BBQ Guru Competitor even though it "can't talk to a phone from a thousand miles away?" -
I've got a Stoker. I think it's less than the cyberq. I'm betting Guru has the better customer service.
I like the Stoker and use it all the time. Can I run the temp by hand? Sure. But why bother when I can sit inside or stay in bed and check it on my phone? I can set a temp and it stays there till I change it or the lump runs out.Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof. -
Toxarch said:I've got a Stoker. I think it's less than the cyberq. I'm betting Guru has the better customer service.
I like the Stoker and use it all the time. Can I run the temp by hand? Sure. But why bother when I can sit inside or stay in bed and check it on my phone? I can set a temp and it stays there till I change it or the lump runs out.
@Toxarch, is the Stoker water proof? If not, what do you do to keep rain off it? I see it has a lot of options to it when you order it and you can get up over $400 quick, but it seems very versatile.XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas GrillKansas City, Mo. -
I just bought the DigiQ on eBay last week for 200.00 and that includes shipping. I also saw used ones for 170.00 used.
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If you are the project sort, you can buy a PID controller and probe (from Auber instruments)and a fan (from BBQ Guru) and make it yourself.
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Ladeback69 said:Toxarch said:I've got a Stoker. I think it's less than the cyberq. I'm betting Guru has the better customer service.
I like the Stoker and use it all the time. Can I run the temp by hand? Sure. But why bother when I can sit inside or stay in bed and check it on my phone? I can set a temp and it stays there till I change it or the lump runs out.
@Toxarch, is the Stoker water proof? If not, what do you do to keep rain off it? I see it has a lot of options to it when you order it and you can get up over $400 quick, but it seems very versatile.
Some put the controller in a clear tupperware with a port on the side for the wires. Personally, I'd probably keep the Stoker in a dry place and run a stereo wire out to the Egg for the probes and fan and just waterproof those connections. You can control everything over wifi so there's no real need to have the Stoker right next to the grill.
I don't know about the Guru, but one Stoker can run multiple grills and multiple probes on each grill. If you might have multiple eggs in the future, it might be something to consider.
Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof. -
I find value in being able to adjust my pit temp from my office (Flameboss 200). Otherwise it's an expensive toy but it does give you confidence in long cooks as it works very well.Barrie,Ont.,Canada.
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nolaegghead said:I have a digiQ but I don't use it because it's super easy to just adjust the vents. Sure you might be 20 degrees off in the morning but I don't low and slow for breakfast.
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Earlier posts within this thread mention the Tip Top Temperature controller ($30). I bought one and test ran it on a low&slow this past Sunday. It does the job of maintaining temperature within about 20*F. No bells and whistles but for the investment I don't think you can go wrong. FWIW-Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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Downr@nge said:nolaegghead said:I have a digiQ but I don't use it because it's super easy to just adjust the vents. Sure you might be 20 degrees off in the morning but I don't low and slow for breakfast.fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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fishlessman said:sDownr@nge said:nolaegghead said:I have a digiQ but I don't use it because it's super easy to just adjust the vents. Sure you might be 20 degrees off in the morning but I don't low and slow for breakfast.XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas GrillKansas City, Mo.
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I love my Pitmaster IQ 110 and consider it a must-have for long cook times. Yeah, it's kind of big and ugly, but it works perfectly and was way cheaper.
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I never used a controller other than manual vents for 5 years before trying one out. Did plenty of overnights that way and did just fine. But I decided to try out a controller for "insurance". Went cheap and got the Auber. It does okay but not user intuitive, no wireless connectivity, and I ended up rarely using it.
This summer tried out the Flame Boss 200 and I couldn't be happier. It has proven quite accurate, reliable, and I love being able to see and control what is going on from my computer or mobile device. The mobile connectivity is the biggest factor for me because things can go wrong with a controller during a cook so getting a remote alert is important.
In full disclosure, we got our first 200 as a free review sample but when we decided to buy a second controller last month, we looked at all available options did a spread sheet (attached) to "cross walk" the various devices and ended up buying another Flame Boss 200.
Knoxville, TN
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Jeepster47 said:Several inexpensive units out there, but take a look at the Flame Boss 100 for a direct replacement of the Bubba Guru and the 200 for an upgrade to wifi control. Don't look only at MSRP, there are several places that sell the Flame Boss units for a good price ... as well as the Guru offerings.coooltroy said:Flameboss 200. @stlcharcoal is your best bet to buy from.LBGE. Plate setter, PS Woo2, Flame Boss 200. Moorestown, South Jersey (about 15 min outside of Philly, Don't hold it against me. I would most likely rather live where you are)
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