Digital Q Mod and Question

[Thomassen]

I finally got around to modifying my PBC with a Digi Q set up from BBQ Guru. Haven't cooked anything yet. A quick question: What is your preferred lighting method for those using the Digital Q?

[BFlynn]

I don't have the Digi Q, but I run a Fireboard with the pit viper fan

I take the plug out.
Light the charcoal in the chimney
Let it get hot.
Dump the lit charcoal onto the basket
Wait 5 or 10 minutes. With lid off.

Put the lid on, plug the fan in, and start the temp program

So normal lighting procedure, but I start the fan and controller as soon as I put the lid on.
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[pkadare]

I have the FireBoard 2 Drive and the Pit Viper fan. One of the great things about the FireBoard app is the ability to create programs. I use a program to slowly ramp up to the temperature I want. For example I'm doing a 19 lb (pre-trimmed weight, about 17 lbs trimmed as I just did a backyard BBQ trim and not a competition one) brisket today and am doing it hot and fast, so I'm using this program to ramp up the PBC to 350*F. I also light using the normal method.

[BFlynn]

I haven't gotten that fancy with my Fireboard.... Yet.

I expect to see pics from this brisket cook!!