can you use your own temp controler
1387696
I think the temp controller is on the cord, so if yours is OK I would think you can use it. Ours shorted out so we decided to replace both the cord with the thermostat and the heating element.
1387697
I ordered the one that was recommended. But im sure you can if you are a little savvy. I didn't have one before and now I smoke like the pros
1387698
My Char Boil Temp. Control from my smoker fit in and worked fine. temp .only got to 225 deg.
611716
No, it must be bought separately. And it's more of a level thermostat (settings 1-10) than a temperature-based one. To control it by temperature, you need to connect it to a wall thermostat.
2278482
Yes you can set the temp. I have had a problem with it staying at the temp I select. I lock it but it doesn't stay at the setting.
241226
There is no temp control. you must hold down the button for for a minute while it warms up, then keep your finger on it or the temp will fall.
1634170
Users can manually adjust the temperature dial to achieve the desired heat. If you plan on using the remote control (dimmer), please be advised that the main control panel will be disabled when the remote control is plugged in. If the remote control is plugged in, you must adjust the temperature using the remote control.
477526
No, it has control. You can control the heat you want that is up to 450°. You choose the heat you want, high, low or medium heat.
1839075
Hi there! No, you may just cap-off the sensor wire and the thermostat will control the temp.
161897
Yes, you can; if you are left handler. The handle can do both functions: control water flow and temperature.
1001603
No. if you use a separate controller, which I do, then it can be easily adjusted to the temperature you want. I use the Ranco ETC-111000-000 Prewired Digital Temperature Controller (ETC-111000-000W) from ETC Supply.. They can also supply an extra length sensor wire and also install heat shrink tubing for underwater use. As far as a automatic timer for the different temperatures, I don't know about that.
689353
No. If you want to use the thermostat you just let it do it's own thing, there's no way to control the speed setting on thermostat mode.
1929365
Hi, Yes. You can. You can set a temperature and it will functions till the surrounding temp reaches 2 degrees above that set temperature and it will stop. Once the surrounding temp comes back below the set temp, it will start once again. Eg: You can set at 70, it will function till it reaches 72/73, then it stops automatically. When the temp goes back to 69, then it starts automatically once again and works till it reaches 72/73 and it stops. This cycle continues. What I have seen is that is the outside temp is very low like 30s...... it takes a lot of time to reach 70s.
223431
No. What you have is a knob that has low, medium and high. I have not had any problem with this setup, I don't know if a thermostat would make a difference. If I had a furnace yes a thermostat is what you want.I prefer to control the unit myself.
1314849
I have used many different controllers. This is the only one that thinks and is adaptable to all configurations. also the factory will help call them.They adjusted one for me so it resets to my desired temp.
1818363
Yes beginner or advanced easy to use no problem with temperature control. I always preheat to the max before use and then set to desired temp after food added. Like being able to control the amount of smoke myself.
914981
You need to hold it in. I think so you can be variable in controlling the temperature.
2189082
No, you can only control temperature. Water flow is constant at one setting. It's not too hard and not too light. If I could control the flow, I would set it at what it is now.
1113518
yes you can it is easy i use it to control a chest freezer, i utilize two of them one to control chest freezer which i use as a chiller and the other to control temp of my tanks from the chiller. and they are fairly accurate.