Does anyone have experience with a Smart Grill IFIC thermometer? My son got me a 6 channel setup for Christmas, but I haven't used it yet. After reading the review on Fireboard (before Christmas), I was planning on buying one.
I don't want to diss my son, but I don't want to find out the Smart Grill is a POS, and unable to return it, after using it.
I'm new here, and appreciate any help available, thanks!!
We get a lot of these kinds of requests here. Does the so-and-so thermo device work as well as the Fireboard? I own a whole draw full of thermo devices all of which work fairly well for what they are. But I can say without any doubt in my mind that the Fireboard is THE most versatile and complete package you would ever want in a thermo device AND controller. Coupled with a fan, you can turn any grill, kettle or even a large stick burner into a true thermo controlled device akin to the set and forget pellet grills.
For my money I'd return the gift and buy a Fireboard. Get the kid a 6 pack of beer to easy the pain !!!
First, welcome to the Pit. I will leave it to others to discuss the Smart Grill with you since I only have experience with the Fireboard. Using one right now to watch pork butts in my Yoder. You are correct though in your evaluation of the Fireboard as a great remote thermometer.
Smoker:
Landmann Smoke Master Series Heavy Duty Barrel Smoker (COS) - With mods including 2 level rack system with pull-out grates
Masterbuilt 40.2" 1200W Electric Smoker
Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL 40" Vertical Propane Smoker
Gas Grill:
BBQPro (cheap big box store model) Stainless steel 4 burnerswith aftermarket rotisserie.
Charcoal Grill:
Weber Smokey Joe Charcoal Grill 14"
Thermometer:​​​​​​
Fireboard 2 with Drive cable and 20 CFM fan and Competition Probe Package
Fireboard 1st Generation
ThermoWorks Mini Instant Read
Lavaworks Thermowand Instant Read
2 Maverick 733
ThermoWorks IR-GUN-S Industrial Infrared Thermometer
ThermoWorks ThermaPen Mk4 x 2
Govee Bluetooth Thermometer with 6 probes
Miscellaneous:
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - 1st generation
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - wifi/bluetooth connected
Favorite Beer:
Anything to the dark side and malty rather than hoppy. Currently liking Yuengling Porter and Newcastle Brown Ale. In a bar or pub I will often default to Guiness
Favorite Spirit:
Bourbon - Eagle Rare for "every day"; Angel's Envy for special occasions, Basil Hayden's, Larceny
Favorite Wine:
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan Sangiovese (Including Chianti Classico Riserva) Brunello di Montalcino
Favorite Meat(s):
Pork - especially the darker meat. I love spare ribs and anything made from shoulder/butt meat
Chicken - Mainly the dark meat and wings
Beef Ribeye steak
Favorite Cuisine to Cook:
Can't list just one: Indian, Chinese, Thai, West Indian/Carribean, Hispanic/Latin American, Ethiopian, Italian, BBQ
Favorite Cuisine to Eat:
Indian, followed closely by BBQ.
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