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KBQ - The "Maiden Voyage"
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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
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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.
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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.Last edited by BBQ_Bill; November 13th, 2018, 08:11 PM.
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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.
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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?
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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...Last edited by BBQ_Bill; November 7th, 2018, 07:51 AM.
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