PBC, Guru fan, Fireboard 1

[Mongoeric]

Up here in Vermont keeping a steady temperature over a low and slow cook is a challenge. Ambient temperatures vary widely. In addition, I want to smoke in below zero temperatures.

So, I bit the bullet and bought a Guru fan and proper cabling to go along with the Fireboard 1 that I already had.

It works great. Once the temperature settles don't it hold to less than plus/minus 3 degrees F.

The cable adapter from Fireboard is crazy expensive for what you get, and almost expensive enough to make upgrading to the Fireboard 2 a good option. You don't need the cable adapter for the Fireboard 2.

Feel free to send me any questions. I used the information on this forum to get the confidence to pull the trigger.

Eric

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit Eric.

[Polarbear777]

Welcome.

https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/charcoal-drums-barrels-and-bullet-smokers/pit-barrel-cooker/457459-pbc-calibration-tests#post457459

[Sweaty Paul]

Salutations from Hays, Kansas!

[Skip]

Welcome from Minnesota. Enjoy the Fireboard!

[HawkerXP]

Welcome to the Pit! We like pictures here. Some of us have a PBC. Would love to see your setup in action.

[fzxdoc]

Welcome to the Pit. I'm glad the temp controller setup on your PBC is working well for you. It's a huge convenience, for sure.

Can you post a photo? I'm guessing you used a BBQ Guru XL Grill Dome Adapter for the barrel opening and Pit Viper fan which you attach to the original Fireboard's drive cable?

Kathryn

[Mongoeric]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I'm in Florida for a month getting away from the last of the Vermont winter. Of course, pictures when I get back.

As an aside, I was considering the Masterbuilt Gravity Series but there seems to be so many problems on the Facebook group that I'll stick with the PBC.

Eric