Author Topic: Howdy from central Texas  (Read 1061 times)

lcdearman

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Howdy from central Texas
« 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!
Clay from Taylor, TX
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barelfly

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Re: Howdy from central Texas
« Reply #1 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!

Jeremy in NM
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Re: Howdy from central Texas
« Reply #2 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
Steve from Delaware
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Re: Howdy from central Texas
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2020, 11:49:20 AM »
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.
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Re: Howdy from central Texas
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2020, 09:55:31 PM »
Welcome Clay from SE Arizona.
David from Arizona
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Re: Howdy from central Texas
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2020, 01:32:12 PM »
Welcome from another Texan who chose the model 2 analog and is very happy with it.
Ed in North Texas

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Re: Howdy from central Texas
« Reply #6 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.
Rick, 4 hours and 14 minutes northeast of Smokin-IT warehouse
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