Just ordered a smokin-it #2. I was looking to get a maverick (around 60) but then saw the thermoworks probe ($150). I have a thermapen thermometer and I love their products but for 150 I would probably upgrade to the PID. Other posts say that the smaller 1 and 2 smokers don't need a PID as they don't have large temp swings. I know I'm overthinking this as usual. Should I just get the maverick? Even if it's not the most accurate, does 5-10 degree fluctuations really matter? Are their any other brands I should look at? Thanks for any advice.
Thermostat/probe or PID?
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Smokster
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For what is it worth, I have the #3 and the maverick and both work great, however i wouldn't mind getting the PID controller. If I had to do it again , I would order the controller instead of the maverick.
But this is not out of necessity, just another nice to have, not a must have.
But this is not out of necessity, just another nice to have, not a must have.
bigbassnutt
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Hi Jeff, I have a maverick and like the ability to monitor temps inside the house. I also have the Auber and I love being able to program the different steps so all I have to do is come back to it when the meat it done. I smoke ribs most often and the Auber stores the last program used so all I do is turn it on and it's already set. If I could only have one or the other I would go with the Auber, the Maverick just makes it so I don't have to walk outside and look at the Auber, Mike
DivotMaker
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Jeff, I use both! The Maverick is great for monitoring the temp remotely, but the PID (especially with the permanent Auber box temp probe) brings a level of accuracy and flexibility to the process like nothing else. 6 programmable steps, triggered by time or temp, and +/- 1° accuracy. Hard to beat!
