I recently chose to purchase the TipTopTemp (TTT) after reading some positive reviews online. My primary reason for taking the plunge on this purchase was to see whether the TTT could provide a longer period of "set it and forget it" temperature stability with the Slow ‘N Sear (SnS). Specifically, I was interested to see whether the TTT would provide the temperature stability for an unsupervised all-night cook. The TTT comes with a chart that provides guidance for temperature control. The dial on the TTT uses numbers 1 – 9 that control the degree that the TTT’s air vent (controlled by the coil) will stay open. The coil responds to the heat coming through the vent to make real-time adjustments to the opening. In theory, this could provide the long-term temperature stability I am looking for.
Unfortunately in practice I found the TTT hindered the temperature control of the SnS. Since purchasing the SnS, I have been able to get rock-solid temperature control for several hours. Recently, I have had several cooks where the SnS held a consistent temperature for five hours. The real-time temperature response of the TTT destabilized the temperature control of the SnS. After an hour of getting used to the TTT, I was able to sustain an even temperature, but it required more fiddling that the SnS alone.
My conclusion? I would recommend that anyone considering purchasing the TipTopTemp, instead purchase the Slow ‘N Sear and Drip n Griddle. The SnS and DnG work best when paired with a Weber kettle that either has binder clips (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1) on the lid, or a quality gasket (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Either of these products will reduce air leaks and bring greater temperature stability. With a sealed lid, the SnS will provide 4 to 5 hours of temperature stability on the Weber kettle.
Unfortunately in practice I found the TTT hindered the temperature control of the SnS. Since purchasing the SnS, I have been able to get rock-solid temperature control for several hours. Recently, I have had several cooks where the SnS held a consistent temperature for five hours. The real-time temperature response of the TTT destabilized the temperature control of the SnS. After an hour of getting used to the TTT, I was able to sustain an even temperature, but it required more fiddling that the SnS alone.
My conclusion? I would recommend that anyone considering purchasing the TipTopTemp, instead purchase the Slow ‘N Sear and Drip n Griddle. The SnS and DnG work best when paired with a Weber kettle that either has binder clips (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1) on the lid, or a quality gasket (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Either of these products will reduce air leaks and bring greater temperature stability. With a sealed lid, the SnS will provide 4 to 5 hours of temperature stability on the Weber kettle.
Comment