on this Raptor controller do I need the whole kit or the 100.00 piece ?And is it worth buying it ?
If you are using it for the BS, and have the Guru, you just need the Raptor. The Raptor is the piece of equipment that interfaces with the Guru and the BS. If you don't have either the Raptor of the Guru, you need to purchase both in order to use it with the BS.
For me it is a great convenience. I could never get the temperature correct by controlling it manually. I would be readjusting the temp. control every 30 to 60 minutes. There are some that don't have this problem. Also you can leave the BS unattended, without interruptions.
I give it thumbs up.
You need the Raptor to control the electrical impulse from either the Competitor or the Procom4. I have had both, using the Procom4 now, have an 8-1/2# brisket in since last night. I put in the meat at 12:30, advanced the smoke generator at 01:00 a.m., went to bed and got up and changed the water at 4:50 a.m. The BS temp was set at 210 when I put the meat in. I have not touched it - no back and forth adjustments of slider switch. The Guru Raptor does it all. You just have to patient until you meat temp is achieved. Couldn't be easier!
Bill
Im an idiot I can not find that link for the raptor etc can anyone post it ty in advance
The link is:
//thebbqguru.com Tell them you were referred from the Bradley Forum by Bill and Jeff. I have never regretted spending the big bucks for this. It can be used, with a additional fan, on almost any BBQ pit. The Raptor is for electrical smokers only.
Bill
NSX which one did you get I just spoke to them and that guru pro sounds cool but boss gonna kick my a..... if i spend 600.00
ccab,
As soon as I recover from the Christmas spending I'll be ordering the raptor to go with my Bradley. I have the competitor that goes with my ceramic cooker so all I need is the raptor adaptor(that rhymes). The competitor is less money but not as precise as the procomm. I bought mine before the procomm was in production so it wasn't a choice. I have used mine quite a bit and look forward to the raptor for the Bradley. I feel it will especially come in handy while making bologna and sausage. The bologna must start at 120°f then to 160° then to 180°f until it is finished. With the raptor I set it then when I need to change I set it again easy as can be. Have fun and Happy Smokin'.
Jeff
www.bbqshopping.com
Some say BBQ is in your blood, if thats true my blood must be BBQ sauce.
Ceramic Cooker?
Cologcob,
I have the Procom4. Boss will kick your butt for getting it, but you will kick your own if you don't. It is fantastic.
Here are pics in use:
The Controller display:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/nsxbill/Aqua2.jpg)
The Controller mounted with Velcro on SS Bracket on top of smoke generator.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/nsxbill/ProcomMount.jpg)
The new bag I got to keep the remote water-proof, and Jeff, that's a picture of my espresso machine you asked me to post up.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/nsxbill/AquaPak.jpg)
I am now 12 hours into a smoke of 8.5# brisket. Temp consistently held 208-210...Sure smells good, but no peeking until the alarm goes off!
Bill
NSX im gonna tell my boss you said it was ok to get it ty [:D]hehe also where would you like to be buried lol
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Yes. I own 3[:D]and my Bradley. The Bradley gets used on most of my low and slow and for all my cold smoking. The ceramic grills are used for searing at high heat, burgers and stuff that dosen't require a long time. I love them all.
Bill,
Very nice. I like the way you kept everything on topic very cleaver. That machine is nicer than I've seen in lots of coffee shops around here
Jeff
www.bbqshopping.com
Some say BBQ is in your blood, if thats true my blood must be BBQ sauce.
Hey Bill,
Is that the S24 and the MD40? Very nice. I recently picked up the A la di Vittoria La Valentina.
It is the S27 - fully automatic amounts, but has to be plumbed in. I am running off 5 gallon bottles with a 110 demand pump through an in-line water softener and 1 micron filter system.
Got a great deal from a doctor who just wanted to off it. I still have a Rancilio Silvia, 2 Rockys-one doserless and one with a doser. I roast with a Hottop 2-3 times a week...Not a coffee nut or anything!
I tried selling the Silvia combination, but will probably just end up putting it in an RV. It is a fine home unit, but the S27 is so far superior!
Bill
Nice! I upgraded from the La Pavoni, big difference. I plumbed mine in, allegedly don't need a water softener that way, sure is convenient to not have to fill it.
Thats a good idea, I need one in my camper too.
I looked at the Rocky's but I think they were 1/2" too tall to fit under kitchen cabinets.
birdboy,
The A la di Vittoria La Valentina is a very pretty unit. I was also looking at that one and the Andreja Premium from Quickmill sold by Chriscoffee, but brace yourself! <font color="red">I got the S27 and the MD40 for $800.</font id="red">
Couldn't say no to that!
I had to drive to San Luis Obispo in my Hummer to pick it up which was a 700 mile round trip. The MD I bought it from didn't want to ship it. It is about 5 years old and serviced by Rancilio Rep in his home every year out of Modesto.
Scary...it is just too easy to service myself. I do a weekly blind flush and plan on putting new group seal when it leaks...
Love the capability to do one mocha after another without hesitation when we have company.
Happy Smoking and coffee drinking!
Jeff (Habanerosmoker) also roasts his own coffee as an FYI.
Bill
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Jeff (Habanerosmoker) also roasts his own coffee as an FYI.
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But more frequently known as <font color="blue">BigSmoker</font id="blue">. You have to forgive Bill though he's old[}:)][;)]
Jeff
//www.bbqshopping.com[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/Jeff100/shopping.gif[/img]
Some say BBQ is in your blood, if thats true my blood must be BBQ sauce.
Just can't tell one smoker from another! I will never forget old what's his name! I remembered Jeff! Could be some big Habaneros! [:D]
I apologize Jeff.
Bill
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<br />Jeff (Habanerosmoker) also roasts his own coffee as an FYI.
Bill
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Wow! I thought that I had a senior moment until I got to Jeff's post. [:)]
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hmmmm . . . don't think I want to touch this with a ten foot pole . . . Kirk--how about you?
How do you know Kirk doesn't want to touch it, especially after it has been back-flushed and has a new group seal!
Your mind just has to get out of the gutter so mine can float by!
At my age, at least this espresso machine is something I can still service!
Bill
I definately don't want to touch it, and, I'd prefer to not even see it! I don't care if it's clean, just keep it away![:D][:D][:D]
http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?
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<br />birdboy,
The A la di Vittoria La Valentina is a very pretty unit. I was also looking at that one and the Andreja Premium from Quickmill sold by Chriscoffee, but brace yourself! <font color="red">I got the S27 and the MD40 for $800.</font id="red">
Couldn't say no to that!
I had to drive to San Luis Obispo in my Hummer to pick it up which was a 700 mile round trip. The MD I bought it from didn't want to ship it. It is about 5 years old and serviced by Rancilio Rep in his home every year out of Modesto.
Scary...it is just too easy to service myself. I do a weekly blind flush and plan on putting new group seal when it leaks...
Love the capability to do one mocha after another without hesitation when we have company.
Happy Smoking and coffee drinking!
Jeff (Habanerosmoker) also roasts his own coffee as an FYI.
Bill
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Wow, I couldn't have turned that one down either, great price!
Oh, wait, maybe I need a Hummer to go with my espresso machine [:D]
LMAO here. Funny stuff. Good thing I work for myself or I'm sure someone would want to know what I'm laughing at[:D].
Jeff
//www.bbqshopping.com
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/Jeff100/shopping.gif)
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Some say BBQ is in your blood, if thats true my blood must be BBQ sauce.
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<br />Oh, wait, maybe I need a Hummer to go with my espresso machine [:D]
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">I don't like coffee, but if I had to drink a cup in order to get....[:D][:D]
http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?
It goes perfect with coffee, it would certainly help get you up in the morning [:0]
Because I couldn't wait to jump in it & drive to work, right?[;)]
http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?
Of course [:D]
With the terrain those can take it would be a fun ride, grab on and hold on [:D]
My H2 now has about 32K miles. It is so efficient at generating its own gasoline, that I have to go in every 2 weeks and have fuel taken out. Right! My NSX hasn't moved from the driveway since August 03.
The H2 is great to drive, and as comfortable as an Escalade. The drawback, of course is the mileage. I get average of 11 MPG commuting from near Placerville to Sacramento 4 days a week. Off road it is unbelievable...no exaggeration.
I have climbed boulders at about 45 degree angle. I have had it up to it's doors in water..it just keeps on going. Not too roomy inside, but will haul my Bradley Smoker, and of course, the topic of this number of pages of posting, my BBQGuru Procom4 controller.
It is just as comfortable off road as it is on the Highway commute. Yes, it has a few dents because I have taken it off road and brushed a couple of trees with it.
I have done some knick-knack add-ons, including a big Stainless Steel Gas Tailgater Grill that mounts into the trailer hitch. I put on a Gobi full top rack with spare mount because the darn tire on a swing away holder on the back is in the way of rear view, and inside, stinks and takes up a lot of interior room. I have a full set of 5 extra tires and wheels, and put in the little jump seat in the back after I bought the thing. Dealer wanted so much for the extras, I just bought them after purchase off of Ebay. For such a big ride, it will, with the jump seat, only hold 6 in seat belts.
Almost drove to Vancouver this year, and thought about going up into Alaska, but couldn't get enough time away from the job to do the trip. If I keep it, would also like to do a Baja trip.
My wife has not driven it since I bought it. I have an Acura NSX since 1993, and she hasn't driven it either... She just doesn't like sports cars or big SUVs...no big downside for me. There are some tax advantages of the big vehicle as a tax write-off. Will be exploring that this year.
Bill
Here is the accessory I'd want to have on mine.[8D]
(http://www.amgeneral.com/images/photo_gallery/low/17_Armored.jpg)
Kirk
http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?
You might need a .50cal or M60 for that big hog we saw the other day...almost would need a winch to get up on the hood too!
Bill
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<br />Here is the accessory I'd want to have on mine.[8D]
(http://www.amgeneral.com/images/photo_gallery/low/17_Armored.jpg)
Kirk
http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?
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Gee, Kirk, why would you want camoflage on your Hummer [?][:D]
John
Newton MA
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<br />Cologcob,
I have the Procom4. Boss will kick your butt for getting it, but you will kick your own if you don't. It is fantastic.
Here are pics in use:
The Controller display:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/nsxbill/Aqua2.jpg)
The Controller mounted with Velcro on SS Bracket on top of smoke generator.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/nsxbill/ProcomMount.jpg)
The new bag I got to keep the remote water-proof, and Jeff, that's a picture of my espresso machine you asked me to post up.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/nsxbill/AquaPak.jpg)
I am now 12 hours into a smoke of 8.5# brisket. Temp consistently held 208-210...Sure smells good, but no peeking until the alarm goes off!
Bill
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<br />Cologcob,
I have the Procom4. Boss will kick your butt for getting it, but you will kick your own if you don't. It is fantastic.
Here are pics in use:
The Controller display:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/nsxbill/Aqua2.jpg)
The Controller mounted with Velcro on SS Bracket on top of smoke generator.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/nsxbill/ProcomMount.jpg)
The new bag I got to keep the remote water-proof, and Jeff, that's a picture of my espresso machine you asked me to post up.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/nsxbill/AquaPak.jpg)
I am now 12 hours into a smoke of 8.5# brisket. Temp consistently held 208-210...Sure smells good, but no peeking until the alarm goes off!
Bill
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Bill,
Gee, here I believed that I was the only one to have one of those Macap tampers, don't figure
FYI, I did a review on the CoffeeGeek form about 2 years ago, I think it is a great little device and makes tamping a lot easier, nice espresso machine also, could you explain how you posted your pictures on this form
thank you
Tom
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<br />Cologcob,
I have the Procom4. Boss will kick your butt for getting it, but you will kick your own if you don't. It is fantastic.
Here are pics in use:
The Controller display:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/nsxbill/Aqua2.jpg)
The Controller mounted with Velcro on SS Bracket on top of smoke generator.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/nsxbill/ProcomMount.jpg)
The new bag I got to keep the remote water-proof, and Jeff, that's a picture of my espresso machine you asked me to post up.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/nsxbill/AquaPak.jpg)
I am now 12 hours into a smoke of 8.5# brisket. Temp consistently held 208-210...Sure smells good, but no peeking until the alarm goes off!
Bill
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Bill.
lets see if this works
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/tenacioustommy/espressoshrine.jpg)
What are these two bodacious machine doing sitting on the same shelf as a Cuisinart?
Bill
<i>There is room on earth for all God's creatures....on my plate next to the mashed potatoes.</i>
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<br />What are these two bodacious machine doing sitting on the same shelf as a Cuisinart?
Bill
<i>There is room on earth for all God's creatures....on my plate next to the mashed potatoes.</i>
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Bill,
the Cuisinart and the Mazzer are there because they won't fit under my kitchen cabinets, one of lifes little jokes I guess
how long have you been doing the espresso thing? I have been making espresso for about 10 years and been through a lot of different machines from the Krupps on up to the Elektras and Wegas, one not pictured is the Elektra deco model, nice machine
I am now on the journey of smoking, just received the Bradley S/S model and waiting for the Bubba Pucks so I can try my hand at this, any ideas on what to smoke for my first go around
talk to you soon
Tom
Boulder Co
I started doing espresso about 15 or so years ago, and have been roasting my own for about 2 years now. Had an older Krups electronic in my office and same one at home.
As part of $27K in kitchen appliances for a remodel, I bought a Miele Coffee System to mount in the kitchen cabinets...it just didn't cut it.
I have a Silvia with P.I.D., and two Rocky grinders one for my wife's grind, and one that goes with Silvia into the motorhome when I buy a bus. Can't start the day without a triple shot! Got a great deal on the Rancilio S27 and a M25 grinder for $800. Last day I used the Silvia was the day I brought the S27 upstairs. Amazing difference! I roast in a Hottop roaster about 3 days a week.
Tried to sell the Silvia, base, grinder and a La Marzocco crotchless triple portafilter with some other doo dads for $750 on Coffeegeek.com, but only offered $700 - it is only 4 months old, so kept it and will travel with it when I get a bus conversion.
About to have gastric surgery, and will have to switch over to decaf for about 6 months, but then will be back at the bean again after the break-in of the new sized stomach. It is how I start the day! Wife loves the Hot Chocolates and home made whipped cream made with different liquors in the evening. The S27 can froth milk and pull shot at same time at a rate of about 30-40 cups an hour with no slow down! Quite impressive, and quite a change from the little Silvia!
Bill
<i>There is room on earth for all God's creatures....on my plate next to the mashed potatoes.</i>
Hi Bill,
Good luck with the surgery! When are you going in?
John
Newton MA
I have to get 12 more pounds off by May 3rd to make the Doc happy. He wants to scope me instead of open incision. Me too....less recovery time. Big step, but hell, tried everything else, so going to go for it. Looking forward to lots of buttery smoked salmon! Just not as much!
Bill
<i>There is room on earth for all God's creatures....on my plate next to the mashed potatoes.</i>
Yeah, laparoscopy is the way to go if you can! Good luck on the 12#--lots of good, lean smoked food recipes should help you out (along with lots of water).
John
Newton MA