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This is mine. My wife still doesn't know how much I spent.

Here's what it does. Close off all air leaks to the smoker (mine has a lot), and hook this thing up. It is a computer controlled fan with a temp probe that you stick inside the grill, near the meat. It controls the amount of air to the coal to control the temp of the grill.

Here is the set up. Notice the "box" with the brains and the fan with a hose to the dog bowl (manifold) that blows air into the air vent of the smoker.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Steve91T/Camaro/2012-08-02_19-24-53_774.jpg)

Notice the solid green light....right on temp

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Ribs 2 hrs into it.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Steve91T/Camaro/2012-08-02_19-25-04_62.jpg)

Beer can chicken......so good.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Steve91T/Camaro/2012-07-24_22-34-14_627.jpg)

So let's take today for example. I light the coals, let it get going with the lid open while I prepare the ribs, then put the ribs on the grill and close the lid. The box will allow just enough air to enter the smoker to raise the grill by a certain amount of degrees per minute until it reaches the preset temp. This way it doesn't over shoot it's temp. Once it's up to temp, the fan will run just enough to maintain the temp. So, I put the ribs on the grill and close the lid and leave the house to go for a run, even though the grill wasn't up to temp yet. I come home 50 minutes later (almost died from running in 95 degree temp), took a shower, grabbed a beer and checked on the temp. After 2 hours, it was still holding 275. I freaking love this thing!

This post has been edited by Steve91T: Aug 3 2012, 04:40 AM

Steve91T View Member Profile	Aug 3 2012, 04:38 AM Post #1
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105	This is mine. My wife still doesn't know how much I spent. Here's what it does. Close off all air leaks to the smoker (mine has a lot), and hook this thing up. It is a computer controlled fan with a temp probe that you stick inside the grill, near the meat. It controls the amount of air to the coal to control the temp of the grill. Here is the set up. Notice the "box" with the brains and the fan with a hose to the dog bowl (manifold) that blows air into the air vent of the smoker. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Steve91T/Camaro/2012-08-02_19-24-53_774.jpg) Notice the solid green light....right on temp (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Steve91T/Camaro/2012-07-24_19-19-15_942.jpg) Ribs 2 hrs into it. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Steve91T/Camaro/2012-08-02_19-25-04_62.jpg) Beer can chicken......so good. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Steve91T/Camaro/2012-07-24_22-34-14_627.jpg) So let's take today for example. I light the coals, let it get going with the lid open while I prepare the ribs, then put the ribs on the grill and close the lid. The box will allow just enough air to enter the smoker to raise the grill by a certain amount of degrees per minute until it reaches the preset temp. This way it doesn't over shoot it's temp. Once it's up to temp, the fan will run just enough to maintain the temp. So, I put the ribs on the grill and close the lid and leave the house to go for a run, even though the grill wasn't up to temp yet. I come home 50 minutes later (almost died from running in 95 degree temp), took a shower, grabbed a beer and checked on the temp. After 2 hours, it was still holding 275. I freaking love this thing! This post has been edited by Steve91T: Aug 3 2012, 04:40 AM

Tbird232ci View Member Profile	Aug 5 2012, 06:38 AM Post #2
newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 16-July 12 Member No.: 142,652	Hmm, this is a tough one. Since I've made some horrible decision purchases, I try to be a bit smarter about my purchases. I tried the best I could to not impulse buy, but I had my mind made up long before I tried to even justify the purchase. I picked up a raggedy, but mostly complete 87 Dodge Shelby Charger. It's the second one I've owned, and even though my Trans Am is a lot of fun to drive, and really, just a much better car, there is still nothing like driving an old, quirky, 80's turbo car. One day I'll actually take pics of the heap.