Smoker controller/PID

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Smoker controller/PID

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Do any of you use a PID/controller to help keep your smoker rock solid and going for hours? I'm thinking about ordering the BBQ Guru DigiQ DX2. This is a great controller but a bit on the expensive side and it only has one meat tip, one air temp tip and the fan. Wondering if someone has a really good cheaper option or uses a nicer one that has wifi/bluetooth that would only be a little bit more then the Digiq. For reference, digiq is $300, + or - $20.
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Good smokers are already easy, why bother?.

Adding a blower is just bells and whistles.

I spent $15 bucks on a digital probe thermometer and that's all the tech I need.
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Agreed and I can keep my stuff well at this point, usually as low as 240-250 or higher. I am however a geek and would love to use technology wherever I can. In addition, I like the idea of doing a long and slow while I nap or sleep (overnight). I already have a good thermometer. Basically I just want one, so there.
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ElTaco wrote: In addition, I like the idea of doing a long and slow while I nap or sleep (overnight).
You don't need all that shit to do that. I don't even use a digital probe. Tech geek? This is meat, salt and fire. It doesn't get lower tech than that.
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My bro-in-law bought an auger feed pellet smoker last year. You would jizz all over yourself if you saw this thing in action. Cool as hell.
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