I've had my PBC for a few months now and absolutely love it. I know Noah and company aren't big using a thermometer on the PBC but I'm having a large (25 people) BBQ in a couple of weeks and was thinking about getting the Thermo Works ThermaQ to 1. monitor the temp 2. Keep guys who only microwave meat from opening the lid while I'm having a drink or checking in on the score. ie Hey moron, cant you see I'm trying to keep a constant temperature? We're here for good ribs, not to make a run to In-N-Out.
Questions:
Have you used the ThermaQ? How do you like it?
Where would I run the cable? Under the lid or through the rebar holes?
Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
Cookers:
SnS Kettle with SnS Deluxe, SS & Cast iron pans, elevated grate.
Grilla OG with upper shelf and pizza stone.
Weber Genesis SA-E-330 LP INDIGO with SS Grates, Weber Crafted frame kit, baking stone, griddle (2/3), all from Ace Hardware.
Everything Else:
SnS #3 I was their first customer.
Sous Vide equipment.
Instant read and leave-in thermometers.
Grill Grates.
Kingsford Blue Bag, Weber lighter cubes, Weber charcoal chimneys.
BBQr's Delight Hickory & Apple flavor pellets, propane torch, 12" smoke tube.
Grilla apple & hickory pellets, Royal Oak charcoal pellets.
Rubs with salt: Meat Church, Meathead's.
Rubs without salt: SnS Grills Rocky's Rub and Not Just for Beef.
Rubs home-mixed: None at this time.
Spices: Lots of 'em.
I have a PBC and a Maverick ET-733. Really slick to run it through the rebar holes and forget about it. Set the alarm in case there is a temp change/you're not paying too much attention. Its especially nice since you can carry the receiver so you have it with you when you're doing things like checking the score or grabbing a beer.
When I used mine most recently it rained so I covered it and sat inside, checking the temp periodically. Really glad I had it that day.
I have a Thermoworks TW8060 (BBQ Package) which is a cousin to the ThermaQ. It's great and really accurate but I don't use it much. LOL. Primarily, it's not wireless. My primary now is the Maverick (which is half the price) and have yet to complain. Saves the headache of running in and out to check temps. Just run the probes through the rebar holes as mentioned above. I even keep the Maverick receiver on my night table during the night when doing an overnight brisket. (The wife's not crazy about the loud beep though at 3am when the temp goes out of range. :-) ) I'm thinking about giving the iCelsius a whirl because it connects through Wifi but have yet to pull the trigger on that one.
John "JR"
Minnesota/ United States of America
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