I've seen this mentioned lots but have no idea what PID stands for. Someone explain it to me and what are the advantages.
PID is a proportional–integral–derivative controller that provides a better control over temp and time for your smoker. It has 6 stages to set up different temps and pretty much accurate.
It is great to use on your smoker wen you are ramping tempretures for smokeing salmon and sausages.
HR
Raf128
PID = Proportional, Integral, Derivative
It is an electrical temperature control devise used to provide tighter temperature regulation of the smoker and a popular add-on to OBS and DBS. They will usually control the smoker within 1 or 2 degrees. Most use the Auber Plug and Play unit but you can build your own if you are so inclined as well. Here's a few links for you...
Auber Plug and Play units - http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=72
Build your own - http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?p=504#post504
Mike
HR... Ya beat me to it. :D
Mike
Sorry Mr. Walleye
Thanks for the replys. That explains it. Have to give it some thought. I find I'm using my smoker more now since I got the 6 tray DBS and have it set up to use in my heated garage (temp this morning is -32 C or -25 F) . I still have my OBS. Looks like it might be a good idea with the OBS.
I have the DBS6 and PID