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Offline muebe

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Simple Temp Controller For A Charcoal Kettle
« Reply #-1 on: June 17, 2013, 01:14:59 PM »
Looks like it might work good. Built-in spring loaded thermostat to control the temp with a knob like an oven. $30 plus shipping. Anyone ever seen or use one?

http://www.tiptoptemp.com/
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Re: Simple Temp Controller For A Charcoal Kettle
« on: June 17, 2013, 01:59:03 PM »
I may have to look into getting one of those to test. It looks pretty slick and simple.

Thanks for posting that Mike!
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Re: Simple Temp Controller For A Charcoal Kettle
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2013, 02:06:37 PM »
Quote from: CaptJack on June 17, 2013, 02:04:22 PM
I find that when cooking on my OldSmokey that the lower vents have more to do with adjusting the temperature
(fresh air fuel to the fire)
than the upper vents

the upper vents have more to do with holding smoke over the food
more smokey flavor

same goes for a weber kettle.  heat is controlled by the bottom vents.   8)
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Re: Simple Temp Controller For A Charcoal Kettle
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2013, 03:02:40 PM »
Ditto with CJ and sparky
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Re: Simple Temp Controller For A Charcoal Kettle
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2013, 03:06:14 PM »
Well I hear it works well when using TendaRub. It opens up wide when the flames start.
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Re: Simple Temp Controller For A Charcoal Kettle
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2013, 03:06:45 PM »
That's what I thought / instructions with the Performer... (not the TendaRub - the Weber heat control...  ;) ;D )
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Re: Simple Temp Controller For A Charcoal Kettle
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2013, 03:19:52 PM »
Quote from: muebe on June 17, 2013, 03:06:14 PM
Well I hear it works well when using TendaRub. It opens up wide when the flames start.

lol.  I think your our trouble making child muebe.  lol.....  there is always one in the group.  if were going to hang out w/ muebe we probably should have a lawyer on retainer.   ;)
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Re: Simple Temp Controller For A Charcoal Kettle
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2013, 03:36:15 PM »
Quote from: sparky1 on June 17, 2013, 03:19:52 PM
Quote from: muebe on June 17, 2013, 03:06:14 PM
Well I hear it works well when using TendaRub. It opens up wide when the flames start.

lol.  I think your our trouble making child muebe.  lol.....  there is always one in the group.  if were going to hang out w/ muebe we probably should have a lawyer on retainer.   ;)

I have been told that before... Being a trouble maker. Hard to believe right ;)


Seriously though. About this temperature controller. If it closes off the top air vent won't it trap the heat in the kettle and increase temps? I know the bottom vent will mainly affect the temps but wouldn't this help keep the temps dialed in better?


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Re: Simple Temp Controller For A Charcoal Kettle
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2013, 05:54:22 PM »
I always leave me top vent wide open.  if you close of the top vent you get icky smoke.
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Re: Simple Temp Controller For A Charcoal Kettle
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2013, 05:58:40 PM »
Quote from: sparky1 on June 17, 2013, 05:54:22 PM
I always leave me top vent wide open.  if you close of the top vent you get icky smoke.

Makes sense but I don't think it would close all the way once up to temp. Maybe it is a better option if just using straight charcoal.
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