I see they have a standard model and a model that also registers food temp. Is there a advantage to using the second one? The reason I ask is they are out of the 2 probe unit until april?
Thanks phaz
The food probe model you can program to change the box temp based on the food temp.
For example:
box temp 250 until probe temp 162F
the change box temp to 220 until food temp 200F
then box temp 190F to keep warm.
Or at least I _think_ that's how it works. Mine is still in the box, it will get tested this weekend.
Thats my understanding of the difference also. I am in the same boat as you, I want a PID now but the dual probe model sure could come in handy. My thinking on it is it will free up your schedule so you do not necessarily need to be home when the food is done. Anything that give me more sailing time is worth the extra money. I can't sail to at least April so I will wait.
I bought the single probe to go with my 6 rack BDS. I don't regret it. It'll do what I want. I have a meat probe that I bought from Bradley. The PID will be used mainly when I'm making sausage. Other wise I can get away with just the Bradley. I don't mind hanging around the smoker so I didn't think I needed the 2nd probe.
If you fella's can wait until the first of the month. There is an article in the newsletter that will help with alot of your questions on a PID. If you haven't signed up for the Newsletter send me a PM with your Email and info and I will get you on the mailing list.
So that's how you got the deal?
Quote from: Caneyscud on February 22, 2010, 12:22:56 PM
So that's how you got the deal?
Nope not at all. I did not write the article on the PID our good friend and forum member Hawkeyesmokes wrote the article with help from Suyi from Auber. It is a very informative article in my opinion.