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shomesmoke

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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #30 on: November 19, 2013, 08:38:34 PM »
Thanks tex I will try some smaller chunks I usually use 2 ounce pieces I will split them down some and give that a try.
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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #31 on: December 03, 2013, 05:52:20 AM »
Do you need to set the code each time you BQ or does the PID have an onboard
battery that saves the code?
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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #32 on: December 03, 2013, 07:55:42 PM »
Hey Thin - good to hear from you again!
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Tony from NW Arkansas
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Thin Blue

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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #33 on: December 04, 2013, 05:31:14 AM »
HEY, congrats Mr. Moderator   
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johnnytex

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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #34 on: December 04, 2013, 09:45:48 AM »
It has a battery.
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Tex From Ennis, TX

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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #35 on: December 04, 2013, 12:24:25 PM »
Great, thank you.  :)
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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #36 on: December 06, 2013, 09:56:09 PM »
So that's what PID means
proportional-integral-derivative controller (PID controller)
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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #37 on: December 06, 2013, 10:17:10 PM »
Quote from: Thin Blue on December 06, 2013, 09:56:09 PM
So that's what PID means
proportional-integral-derivative controller (PID controller)

Ha!  I'm glad I wasn't the only one who didn't know that when we started this whole "PID" discussion! ;D
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Tony from NW Arkansas
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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #38 on: December 06, 2013, 10:29:34 PM »
Sounds better than this

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).   :o
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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #39 on: December 06, 2013, 10:32:56 PM »
Lord, yes! ???
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Tony from NW Arkansas
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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #40 on: December 15, 2013, 09:32:12 AM »
Johnny, I am very interested in your use of the Auber PID. I am a new #2 owner and  in my first few cooks I've noticed that the temperature swings are more than I would like. When I set it to 225º, the box will go to 245º before it shuts down, then drops to as low as 210º before it starts up again. Like most experienced cooks, I am sensitive to temperature control as essential to predictable results. This is particularly true when trying to do fish at low cooking temps (170º.) I bought a #2 because I wanted the capacity for when we entertain, but often my cooking just uses one shelf. I suspect that's contributing to why I'm getting the temperature swings.

So two quick questions.

1. You said you removed the controller and joined the two spade connectors. Why did you think this was necessary if the the Auber is sensing the temperature and shutting the element on and off?

2. Have you solved the smoke issue yet (less generated smoke) and it so, how'd you do it.

I also own a medium size Big Green Egg that I use for smoking and I use a BBQ Guru DigiQ DX2 http://store.thebbqguru.com/weborderentry/DigiQ%20DX2 with it to control the temperature of the pit. It was a game changer and my cooking results were much better with it than without it!

Thanks for any input!
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johnnytex

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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #41 on: December 15, 2013, 02:38:02 PM »
bocaboy

I have used the Auber many time with #3 full or ribs or just a meatloaf and I only get temperature swing of only 1 or 2º.

I did bypass the controller so I could cook at temps of over 250º. If you don't need to do that, you are OK. It was very easy.

I also have started using smaller chunks of wool. 1 oz pieces or so. Same total just, I split some of the bigger ones up.

All in all, it turns my #3 into a set and forget smoker.
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Tex From Ennis, TX

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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #42 on: December 15, 2013, 02:49:50 PM »
Johnny tex, do you find that your cook times are more predictable? 

I believe you got the auber in the factory box as opposed to making your own as some have done. Is the unit weather resistant?   
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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #43 on: December 15, 2013, 03:44:02 PM »
CW

I have not had a bad smoke since I started using it. I set it to go to 130º when I reach my target IT and that just holds the meat till I'm ready.

The box itself is very well made and sealed tight. However, I don't think I would use it outside in the rain or snow.
My smoker is on my covered back porch.
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Tex From Ennis, TX

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Re: Auber PID
« Reply #44 on: January 06, 2014, 09:41:51 PM »
Listen to Tex he is the man thx for the help TEX
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