erik6bd Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Do you use a digital controller on your KK? Do you feel you need to use one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pequod Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 7 hours ago, erik6bd said: Do you use a digital controller on your KK? Do you feel you need to use one? Need to use one? No, not at all. I think I did once because I have one and wanted to see if it still works. It does. You'll get other opinions, though. I think Rob - @5698k - uses his quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 I use a DigiQ when I do a shoulder. all other cooks, including hot-n-fast brisket it is not needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik6bd Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Tucker said: I use a DigiQ when i do a shoulder. all other cooks, including hot-n-fat brisket it is not needed. What's a hot n fat brisket?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obanker Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 What's a hot n fat brisket?? I use a Stoker from Rock's barbecue. I like it a lot and the remote control is GREAT!Obanker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 I use a cyberQ as a thermometer.. Love to monitor my cooks from my iPhone but don't use the fan. The probes are commercial/industrial quality and last.. the mavericks and simular $40-$60 units have little weenie armored cables that just don't last if you cook all the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 No, they're not necessary at all. That said, I love mine. The extra control and monitoring capability appeals to both my anal and tech sides of my personality. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik6bd Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) 52 minutes ago, DennisLinkletter said: I use a cyberQ as a thermometer.. Love to monitor my cooks from my iPhone but don't use the fan. The probes are commercial/industrial quality and last.. the mavericks and simular $40-$60 units have little weenie armored cables that just don't last if you cook all the time. No little weenie's for me... I want the BIG kielbasa... something that will last awhile. Lol I too would like to use it for temps as I am home pretty much 24/7 so no need for wifi really so I'm thinking the DigiQ would do the trick for what I'm needing. Edited May 4, 2017 by erik6bd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 I have a DigiQ-II. I only use it on low & slow cooks that are over several hours long - mainly briskets and pork butts/shoulders. I just like the "security blanket" aspect of it, especially if you want to do an overnight cook - you'll get more sleep not worrying about it. Needed? Nope! I owned the Guru prior to buying the KK; otherwise, I probably wouldn't have bought it. To your other question about "hot & fast briskets" - everything is the same, except you cook them at 325F - 350F degrees. Shortens the cooking time a lot, since you can power through the stall better at these higher temps. I've done both techniques and there isn't a ton of difference in the results. I get more variability based upon the quality of meat that I'm smoking than the temperature that I cook it at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FotonDrv Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) For me part of using a BBQ is the meditation of kicking back and tending a fire. I use a Thermopen for checking the temps of the products in the cooker, and a timer to keep track of cooking times through the various phases of the cook. BTW, interesting stats on the results of the Poll. One cancels the other! Edited May 5, 2017 by FotonDrv Poll results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschaaf Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I don't do a lot of low and slow cooks. When I do one, I use my Heater Meter occasionally. I don't NEED it, but it's fun to use. I didn't need it on my KJ, either. If I were doing an overnight cook, I'd use it for the peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 I use the Flame boss wifi with the guru fan as the KK is designed for the guru fan only. It’s also fun to sheare cooks like the one below.https://myflameboss.com/cooks/81577Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 They are great for keeping the temp right on the money. Also great for bringing up to temp quick and managing all those times when temps tend to dip like putting food on. Anything short or high temp though and I go without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I've got digital controller. Biggest waste of money I've run into with a KK. The KK is so rock steady with its vent system that a digital controller isn't needed. I personally wouldn't buy one (again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
