KBQ - The "Maiden Voyage"

[lostclusters]

So BBQ_Bill, you have THREE KBQs????

[BBQ_Bill]

The General Electric switches arrived today.
They do not have a light that indicates whether they are on or off, but they fit the KBQ Controller snugly, sliding UNDER the "Rain Lip" nicely as shown.


UPDATE:
Yeah, I am done with this "switch" thing.
My hope's are that these hold up and last.
Time will tell.
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GE 25511 Grounded Power Switch

[BBQ_Bill]

So $4.58 + 1st Class USPS shipping, which would probably be about $3.50 to $4.00 (Let me know if you cannot find them locally, and I will order for you when I place my next order) OR, I can post the item number there on eBay.

[BBQ_Bill]

UPDATE: The pins seem to work fine. I will be purchasing 4 more to use in my other two KBQs.
If you have a local hardware store, you may be able to buy them cheaper than what I can sell them to you for, considering I would also charge what it costs to mail them to you. Bought on eBay.

[BBQ_Bill]

Timcee Rfuilrez

The stainless steel "Quick Pins" arrived today. (For holding the door on)
I tried them and they seem to work so far.
There is a bit of "play" in them, but the door opens and closes and latches correctly.



I have 4 Packer Briskets and a load of Chicken Breasts to smoke for a 11 a.m. Saturday sale.
These will get a "workout" so I will post an UPDATE afterwards and let you guys know what I think of them when all is "said and done."
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I paid $4.58 for two with "free" shipping so the price was good.
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UPDATE
They performed with no problems during this cook, however as mentioned, there is play in them, but the door opened and closed without incident.
They come out nicely with a tug to overcome the spring loaded ball.
I am satisfied so far.
Time will tell if the heat deteriorates the spring tension on the ball.
Went ahead and bought 4 more for the other two KBQ's.

[BBQ_Bill]

I started with pulling the plug on the control box, then went to a power strip on the wall feeding extension cords, and now am going to be trying a switch at the end of a 12" "extension cord" hanging from each KBQ. As soon as my GE switches arrive, I think I will be done playing with this.

[ComfortablyNumb]

To stop the fan I just pull the plug on the control box, add/fluff wood, then push the plug back on the box. I suppose it’s not as neat as a switch, but it works and is cheap. I wonder if they make an extension cord with a switch built in?

[BBQ_Bill]

Good point Histrix
With the door open, there would be no draw through the firebox.

[Histrix]

If for some reason you need to add wood or fluff the coalbed and can't wait for the exhaust fan to stop just open the door of the cook chamber. With the door open it's not going to suck any air thru the firebox. No need to keep resetting the thermostat.

[BBQ_Bill]

A switch for me is better than messing with the thermostat all the time. Like you, once I get it dialed in, I want it to STAY at that temp. (Was using a power strip before these switches) However, I bought 3 different ones as I have two problems with these ones that I am currently using...