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  1. sgtgeo

    Just bought a GMG Daniel Boone

    2 weeks deciding. Hope it was the right decision. Just the basic no WIFI. Any tips tricks etc for the initial set up would be appreciated. I’ll likely assemble tomorrow and do the burn in before the weekend. Ordered some “Cooking Pellets” 100% hickory pellets. What about this downdraft...
  2. sgtgeo

    Grilla vs Zgrills

    Top contenders for our pellet grill have been the GMG Daniel Boone and the Camp Chef SmokePro SG. Also heard enough about the Grilla Silverbac to add it to the list. Then saw the Zgrills. These look EXTREMELY similar. Anyone else notice this? I watched all the Grilla videos and like the...
  3. sgtgeo

    New Smoker Help

    The Camp Chef SmokePro SG24 does look like a good fit. Anyone using this model? Compare to the GMG Daniel Boone?
  4. sgtgeo

    New Smoker Help

    Hello, Been away for a while. Currently using a MES electric with the Amazn pellet system. It has the remote to monitor temps etc. it was a big step up from the electric bullet I had before. It works great but even with the amazn pellet tray I’ve had flare ups all the pellet rows burning...
  5. sgtgeo

    How Many Mes Owners Here?

    30" with window and RF remote.  A-Maze-N pellet maze device makes smokes really easy
  6. sgtgeo

    1ST SMOKE W/Q-view

    Applied a rub 12hrs before smoking 1cup brown sugar 2tbls garlic salt 2tbls onion powder 2tbls dry mustard 3tsp cayenne pepper 2tsp black pepper 2tsp salt also used yellow mustard to help rub stick. after internal temp hit 100* I sprayed every hour with: 1 1/2 cup apple juice 4oz Bacardi...
  7. sgtgeo

    1ST SMOKE W/Q-view

    So I got up early and got the 8.5lb but ready to smoke I had a flare up issue once even with a Lodge cast iron pan on the element (electric ecb) started wrapping the chunks in tin foil this helped. My wood smoldered away to nothing faster then I expected. I think If I elevate the cast iron...
  8. sgtgeo

    Replacement Thermo Probe?

    I'm collecting the parts now to use a PID controller to regulate the heater output based on a thermocouple reading. Planning on building it into a small control box that will contain the PID controller, relay, relay heatsink and all the wiring. If i can find a dual zone PID I could also have...
  9. sgtgeo

    Ready for Saturday

    I does not even come with a thermometer! don't worry I have already installed ports for two. One just below the top grill and one in the dome. there will be pics soon Its actually seasoning right now
  10. sgtgeo

    Replacement Thermo Probe?

    I work in a lab and we have lots of instruments that have to have very accurately regulated temperatures. We use type J and K thermocouples of various lengths and diameters. These are quite robust and last for a long time even in 1000*F high moisture highly acidic enviorments. I am curious...
  11. sgtgeo

    Ready for Saturday

    LOL I'm always careful where I stick my meat The plan is to assemble this evening season when I get home from work tomorrow begin smokin early sat AM. Instructions say to coat inside with veg. oil and fire it up for a few hours (no smoke) then let it cool anything else I need to know about...
  12. sgtgeo

    First try at QView

    Screen name the same also, Have not posted there much lately. Except the small amount of research to replace my EoTech with an Aimpoint Comp ML3 here was one I did a while back, lol not smoked but grilled Tbone
  13. sgtgeo

    Ready for Saturday

    Just picked this up on the way home. Wife picked up a 8.5lb Butt this afternoon Guess I better put this sucker together
  14. sgtgeo

    First try at QView

    LOL was it arfcom? where is the stapler and measuring device?
  15. sgtgeo

    Hello SMF I'm the FNG

    I'll do that! I've started making a list. PID controller, SSR, heatsink, wire, a box, thermocouple. Yeah I get carried away. this weekend I'm just going to give it a try stock pre mods
  16. sgtgeo

    Hello SMF I'm the FNG

    I never had any Q in Fayetteville even though I lived there for a few years. I never seen a "white" sauce around here. Already read the 1st installment of the e-course Thanks all for the friendly welcome Geoff
  17. sgtgeo

    Hello SMF I'm the FNG

    I reside in Holly Spring NC. As we all know NC is THE pulled pork capital of the world lol I have never smoked anything ever!!! I'm trying to get together the gear to attempt a shoulder next weekend. Right now I'm looking to start cheap. Brinkman Electric or ECB as I've seen it called here...
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