News about the new digital units

Chez Bubba · March 21, 2006, 11:00:36 PM

Good news is they should be in early May. I was kind of worried a delay here & there would push it into August.

Bad news is the new generators cannot be retrofitted onto the older units. Safety regulations require a 3rd plug be added to complete the circut before the heat will be produced. Without it, the smoker could risk dangerous overheating.

For the same reason, they will not be offering the digital smoke generator w/adaptor for you home-made guys.

Overall, I'm a little disappointed, but glad they're putting safety first.

I told you all I'd pass anything on as soon as I knew, so there it is. I'm already planning the menu for May xx, and will be posting the same or next day.[:)]

Kirk

http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?

damien2003gt · March 21, 2006, 11:10:02 PM

MSRP?

Chez Bubba · March 21, 2006, 11:29:08 PM

$479.00US for the 4-rack, $579.00US for the 6-rack.

http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?

Habanero Smoker · March 22, 2006, 06:36:19 AM

Kirk;

Are you going to be testing the temperature variance between the bottom and top shelves in the six rack model?

I curious! What's on your menu for that smoke?[:p]

MallardWacker · March 22, 2006, 11:20:55 AM

All this talk makes me HOT!

SmokeOn,

mski
Perryville, Arkansas
Wooo-Pig-Soooie

If a man says he knows anything at all, he knows nothing what he aught to know. But...

icerat4 · March 22, 2006, 11:36:02 AM

Cool second unit comes home to the Rat all 6 rack worth.I cant wait.Chez if ya need some money down no problem you have my info i am in for sure[:D][:D]

whitetailfan · March 22, 2006, 01:13:41 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by MallardWacker
 All this talk makes me HOT!
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Kirk, can the thermocoupler from the tower be removed so Mallard can stick it to himself to control the temp? His lovely wife could then regulate his internal temp. A little more control to cool him off a bit[:D]
Never mind...if he did that then ZERO power would ever get to the heating element. He'd be cooking bacon for 21 days let alone curing it[;)]

whitetailfan
"Nice Rack"
Lethbridge, AB

Bassman · March 22, 2006, 01:19:42 PM

Kirk,
Thanks for the update. Keep us posted after your first smoke.

Whitetail,
Too funny![:D]LMAO

Jack

iceman · March 22, 2006, 02:29:06 PM

Thanks for the information Kirk. Are they going to keep making the old generator so I can continue making custom smokers? If not we need to get together so I can find out how long they are going to be availible.

Chez Bubba · March 22, 2006, 11:57:54 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Habanero Smoker
 Kirk;

Are you going to be testing the temperature variance between the bottom and top shelves in the six rack model?

You read my mind. That's the first thing I want to explore during the seasoning stage. I'm not sure if I have enough probes to be scientific with it loaded up, but I'm gonna try.

I curious! What's on your menu for that smoke?[:p]

So far, a whole chicken, a butt, some sausage chubs and maybe a rib roast. A lot will depend on how early I can know the arrival, so as to invite the guests, because my fat*** doesn't need to be eating all that![:D][:D]
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<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Mallard Wacker
 All this talk makes me HOT!<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
No Mallard, your CLIMATE makes you hot, get on the porch & have a brewski![:D]

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by iceman
 Are they going to keep making the old generator so I can continue making custom smokers?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
To my knowledge, yes.

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by WhiteTailFan
 Kirk, can the thermocoupler from the tower be removed so Mallard can stick it to himself to control the temp? His lovely wife could then regulate his internal temp.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
There's a great joke there somewhere, not going to do it, but it rhymes with duck.[;)][:D][:D]

http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?

Habanero Smoker · March 23, 2006, 07:58:50 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Chez Bubba

QuoteOriginally posted by Habanero Smoker
 Kirk;

Are you going to be testing the temperature variance between the bottom and top shelves in the six rack model?

You read my mind. That's the first thing I want to explore during the seasoning stage. I'm not sure if I have enough probes to be scientific with it loaded up, but I'm gonna try.
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When it is empty, is the best time to check for any temperature variance. I hope the variance is not too great. I can't afford one this year, but maybe in 2007 I'll get a six rack model.

The menu sounds good[:p]

Chez Bubba · March 23, 2006, 11:01:43 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Habanero Smoker

QuoteWhen it is empty, is the best time to check for any temperature variance.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Not necessarily. How many times do you smoke with an empty smoker? Airflow variances differ greatly with product in the producer. But yes, I'll monitor those empty temps during the seasoning, as well as those on Smokeday.

Kirk

http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?

Kummok · March 24, 2006, 12:19:03 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Chez Bubba..... A lot will depend on how early I can know the arrival, so as to invite the guests, because my fat*** doesn't need to be eating all that!.....<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I've been South Beach dieting for a year......NOW I know WHY!! Phone number for MY invitation is BR-549!![:p][:p][:D][;)]

35 years of extinguishing smoking stuff and now I'm wondering WHY!
Kummok @ Homer, AK USA

Habanero Smoker · March 24, 2006, 01:50:10 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Chez Bubba
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Habanero Smoker

QuoteWhen it is empty, is the best time to check for any temperature variance.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Not necessarily. How many times do you smoke with an empty smoker? Airflow variances differ greatly with product in the producer. But yes, I'll monitor those empty temps during the seasoning, as well as those on Smokeday.

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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Your are right. With food in the smoker, you will get various readings depending on how the food will block the airflow, and moisture given off by the product. What I'm thinking, when there is food in the smoker there are too many variables to factor in. If measured when empty, you will get a good baseline to begin with.

I can't wait to see you report.

JJC · March 26, 2006, 10:30:22 PM

Hi Kirk,

If you like the product, I see a potential anniversary gift in my future (like July . . . )!

John
Newton MA

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