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General Discussions => Introductions => Topic started by: lcdearman on August 09, 2020, 10:51:01 PM

Title: Howdy from central Texas
Post by: lcdearman on August 09, 2020, 10:51:01 PM

After much research I just ordered a #2. Considered a propane smoker and big box store electrics, but decided to spend the extra $$$ for something that will last. I’ve been smoking on my propane grill lately using a smoke tube, and also have done quite a bit on my Orion cooker. Just ready to take it to the next level but don’t want to spend my time tending a fire.

Gonna stick with analog for now, but I have a background in electronics, including the design of PID temperature controllers, so I’m sure I will start doing mods before long.

This community is pretty awesome and I look forward to learning from all y’all!

Title: Re: Howdy from central Texas
Post by: barelfly on August 10, 2020, 09:22:50 AM

Welcome, Clay, from the land of Enchantment! Enjoy your #2 and post some pictures when you get it up and running!

Title: Re: Howdy from central Texas
Post by: swthorpe on August 10, 2020, 10:54:49 AM

Welcome from Delaware, Clay!   I think you will enjoy the #2 ... I know I do!   Let us know if you have questions, and keep us posted on your smokes!  Cheers

Title: Re: Howdy from central Texas
Post by: LarryD on August 10, 2020, 11:49:20 AM

Quote from: lcdearman on August 09, 2020, 10:51:01 PM

Gonna stick with analog for now, but I have a background in electronics, including the design of PID temperature controllers, so I’m sure I will start doing mods before long.

Welcome to the family!  The #2 was my first smoker and I miss it.  :)

You should build a nice, user-friendly, modern PID and license it to Steve..  the PIDs that are produced by Auber and used on the Smokin-Its are pure garbage.

Title: Re: Howdy from central Texas
Post by: old sarge on August 10, 2020, 09:55:31 PM

Welcome Clay from SE Arizona.

Title: Re: Howdy from central Texas
Post by: PulledPorkSandwich on August 11, 2020, 01:32:12 PM

Welcome from another Texan who chose the model 2 analog and is very happy with it.

Title: Re: Howdy from central Texas
Post by: ReliableRick on August 15, 2020, 08:04:24 PM

Hi Clay. Welcome to the forum and congrats on the #2. I have the digital version and love it.