PLug and Play Temp Controller Question

[Dex]

I want my next project to be pulled pork, but I dont want to do it until I get a temp controller.

Auber makes the Bradley Smoker Controller for $117.50 and the Bradley Smoker Controller Programmable for $149.50

Has anyone had a chance to look at both units? All I am really after is keeping the box temp steady. Any feedback on the non programmable model? I dont want to buy the more expensive one if I dont really need it.

Dex

[Smokin Soon]

Dex, if you are not interested in doing sausage, you probaby don't need the programable one. The ability to ramp up the temp is pretty cool. Don't need it at all for a butt as long as you can monitor the meat temp.

[deb415611]

Dex,

I bought the non-programmable one and then wished I had bought the programable one.   I emailed Suyi at Auber about a month ago and asked if it were possible to send my controller back & have it upgraded.  He said yes so I mailed the controller & a check to him and had it back in about a week.  So if you decide not to get the more expensive one you can always upgrade.  I can't remember what I paid to upgrade but it was fairly cheap.  Email Suyi & ask him what the price would be to upgrade in the future if you find you need the programmable one.  The customer service there is awesome,  I think I have always received return emails in less than an hour from sending and twice on holidays (memorial day & veterans day).  I had problems with my first one and he called & talked with me over Memorial day weekend. 

Deb

[Smokin Soon]

That's good to know Deb, My friend was having some remorse about the standard one when he dropped by when I was unloading a cabinet full of sausage. I will relay the info. Thanks

[deb415611]

SS,  I'll try to find the old plug n play threads & add it.  I meant to when i did it and forgot.  I also bought the new cabinet probe for it but haven't used it yet.   

[Dex]

Well I dont think I will be doing sausage at all. I just want something to keep the box temp steady. The slide thermostat is tough to keep on the dot.

So with that said... I will be happy with the less expensive one?

[nickld]

I bought the programmable model and used it for the first time yesterday for a batch of Kummok's salmon. Slight learning curve programming it but once you get it, it is very easy and logical. Actually comes pre-programmed for the three step process used in Kummok's recipe! I was very happy with it. I have an OBS and the programmable PID is the best investment I can think of for that model!

Cheers

~Nick

[deb415611]

Well I dont think I will be doing sausage at all. I just want something to keep the box temp steady. The slide thermostat is tough to keep on the dot.

So with that said... I will be happy with the less expensive one?

Yes, very happy