Holding temp

[Ohiophil]

Holding temp on a model #2 I set it at 235 and it runs from 200 to 260 is there a way togeist is there a way to get it tighter ?

 

[gregbooras]

The temp swings are normal with the unit and don't effect the outcome of the finished product.

If you want to have precise you would need to add an Auber controller. If you click on the main page you will find the subject:

Auber PID Tips and Tricks

The Auber has really caught on! Here's a place to post your experiences and questions concerning the Auber PID.

Greg

 

[swthorpe]

Temp swings are perfectly normal, I see them all the time...sometimes small, sometimes a bit larger.  In the end, they average out at your desired temp, so no worries!

 

[DivotMaker]

Phil - the best way to deal with temp swings on the stock analog controller is to stop monitoring box temp!  Set your desired temp, and walk away until you hit the right internal meat temp.  Easy peasy.  The only way to get tighter temps is to use the Auber PID controller.  It's certainly not required to make great Q, but will add a little more control and consistency on temps.

 

[Ohiophil]

Thanks guy's smoked 2 racks of baby backs set it at 235 no peek, well after 4 1/2 hours I looked !! got some bark closed the door for 1 more hour turned out great thanks  again, I'm a big green egg guy, but this smokin it sure is easy and they turned out great !!!

 

[DivotMaker]

Now you've got it, Phil!  Lazy Q rocks! 8)