Power Raptor for Cookshack

Interesting...

Well, those guys are always working. They didn't have it last year, but they were talking about it.

For $247.00? ($110.00 if you already own the rest of the unit).

I figure the temp control is good enough, but someone will try it and let us know. I don't expect you'll turn out better Q but for those who want their temps closer, give it a try and let us know.

I think it's really designed for the bradleys and other electrics that don't have reasonable temp control, like the electric ECB.

Smokin-

I thought you would find this interesting. The device is useful for regulating a wood or charcoal fire in a closed system.

Like you, I am not sure what the benefits to more precise regulation of the heat would be in a Cookshack. Perhaps, for "holding" temps after the meat's internal temp point is reached?

I am trying to figure out how they designed the device to regulate the Cookshack's heating source- the electric element which is already controlled by a thermostat. I do not think they use the blower fan that is needed to control a charcoal or wood fire. The computer-like control reads the internal meat temp and the pit temp near the meat to regulate the blowing of air into the pit,like a bellows for a fireplace when used for a BGE. Regulating air flow in the Cookshack does not seem like it would be needed. How this translates to an electric heating coil is what I do not understand. It may be that all the Guru uses is the control without the blower? The leads for the temp probes must fit through the top vent just like with a Polder. The "Power Raptor" then replaces the normal power supply used with the BGE. And, this has to be what regulates the current to the heating element?

Anyhow, it will be interesting to see what they have worked out, and what it can do that the Smokette can not already do.

i love gadgets
but peg says "you got your fec and your maverick you leave my sm alone or die!!!!"
but i am like bobby que how in the heck does it work on a cs or sm??
i just gotta know for curiuosity sakes alone
jack

Hi PC, and Happy New Year to everyone-

I am waiting to hear from Fred or Bob of Guru fame- will post about the Raptor when I get more info.

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Originally posted by prisonchef313:
[qb] but peg says "you got your fec and your maverick you leave my sm alone or die!!!!"
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NO WAY.. not sweet, gentile Peggy.. she'd NEVER say something like that...

Would she???

If you can do any electrical wiring, you can buy an industrial temperature controller off E-bay for aroud $50, and it the controller can't handle 500W you'll have to add a relay (around $20), and then some thermocouple wire ($20) and an outlet ($5) and an extension cord ($7) and a box to put it all in ($25). Thats a total of $125 or so. I built one of these from spare parts, so it didn't cost me anything. I built it for a Brinkman Smoker (which doesn't have temp control) and now it holds to +/- 5F I just plug the controller into the wall, and plug the smoker into the outlet on the bottom of the box. if it is below setpoint, it allows power to flow to the helating element.

Heres a picture

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Originally posted by Bobby Que:
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I am trying to figure out how they designed the device to regulate the Cookshack's heating source- the electric element which is already controlled by a thermostat. [/qb]

There has been some discussion on the Power Raptor on the Bradley forum. Basically, controls the power to the heating element. You would set the CS thermostat to the highest point, and leave it there, and then the Power Raptor turns the heating element on or off as necessary...

...ron

The Guru (the Competitor) works like a dream with my WSM. I do not have one for my CS however, my friend does and it doesn't make much difference according to him.

Keep in mind, the Guru, regardless of the model, is basically designed to monitor the meat's temperature and adjust the "fire" accordingly. There is also a mode to set for constant pit temp, much like the thermostat on an electric. And another for "low & slow ramping". You can read more about this on their web site www.thebbqguru.com or give Shotgun Fred a call.

Anyway, the point is, for charcoal/wood smokers, definately worth the expense. For the CS, well, save your money!

Just my opinoin.