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Post by dynodon on May 22, 2012 16:55:15 GMT -5
Anyone usins a partyQ to help control the temps? Looks like a real winner for $130 the smoker should be dummy proof, so thats good for me!  |
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Post by tatoosh on May 22, 2012 23:06:10 GMT -5
It looks interesting as does the IQ110 by PitMasterBBQ at about the same price. The IQ110 requires taping off two of the intake vents and putting their air supply setup over the third intake opening. It does include a temperature probe for the unit to monitor temps and keep your Weber running perfectly.
I've read mostly very good reviews of the IQ110, though a few have reported problems getting it to keep the right temperature. I haven't seen a lot of mentions of the partyQ though the BBQGuru outfit is mentioned frequently and thought pretty highly of.
Do you plan to mount the adapter through the top vent? Or will you drill a hole in the side of your kettle and put it there? Just curious what the manufacturer recommends if drilling the side of the kettle, given the heat shield would likely act like an air shield as well.
I have thought running dual Smokenators with some sort of IQ110 / BBQguru setup, an extension ring of 18 inches or more, would allow you long smoking times, multiple grates (or draping sausages), sort of like a WSM, but more versatile.
Sounds like a very nice setup. If you get it, please post how it works out!
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Post by ksu1971 on May 23, 2012 8:05:27 GMT -5
Check out this review on amazingribs.com. He talks about both the IQ110 and PartyQ. You will have to scroll down a little to find the reviews. The thing I like about the PartyQ compared to the IQ110 is it runs on batteries compared to having to plug in the IQ110. The question I would have is would the batteries run long enough for me to smoke a whole brisket. One last thought is do I really need it. So far once I get the kettle up to the temp I want it sits there pretty rock solid anyway. Here is the link www.amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/thermometer_buying_guide.html |
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Post by tatoosh on May 23, 2012 11:20:38 GMT -5
That is a good point. I have a nice two probe thermometer that sucks batteries and I sure wish it had a plug option. In fact I've almost quit using it because of the battery issue.
The BBQguru folks have an interesting unit, it can go through the upper unit or you can drill a hole in the bottom kettle and install there. I'm really curious about how that would work with the Smokenator setup.
While charcoal is not quite the set and forget approach that a propane or electric unit is, these devices do make it a lot easier to regulate. If you go for a unit, I'd look for something with at least 10 cfm, particularly if you want it to work at higher temps. I see a lot of guys on the various forums moving up to higher output than the 5.5 or so cfm units after they get some experience with them.
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Post by dynodon on May 25, 2012 20:03:57 GMT -5
Great info guys I'm still researching the possibilities....second run this weekend going for a butt,,,,,wish me luck.
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Post by paulw on Aug 17, 2012 22:35:43 GMT -5
I have a PartyQ and I like it fine. It's remarkable the number of times I've looked at it and the temperature was exactly where I wanted it to be, to the degree, and steady. The one quibble I have is that the alligator clip on the probe is a bit smaller than it should be for good gripping of the grill.
A Weber Platinum and a weedburner to start it (or a Weber Performer), a Smokenator, a PartyQ, and Maverick thermometers are grill heaven. I'm hoping to go to heaven someday (I'm still stuck with the Weber Silver, though).
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