Well I 'THINK' that the latest addition to my smoker will make life more bearable.
I use a 1000 watt hot plate connected to a dial control, BUT the dial doesn't actually control any heat. So I'm always trying to adjust it. It works out OK but it's a pain in the ass. So I ordered an Ink Bird that will allow me to plug my unit in, turn it all the way up and adjust the heat from the Ink Bird. Here's a picture.
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It will adjust to 212 F so that's all I need. I was doing a test batch to see what Chorizo would be like smoked and had it dried and the smoking just starting when UPS delivered it. After a quick read I plugged it in and set it to 175 degs. It came up fairly quick and it pretty much matched the ThermoWorks Smoke.
It worked like a dream!!! I'm one Happy Camper. :tu