Recent content by Darren C.

As someone who has not been keeping up on the status, I don’t want to attempt to answer all of your questions. But, I will say that I am still using mine and I am not sure the heatermeter needs any updates. I believe everything you need is open source and available. Just build it.

I messaged you, just in case you didn’t see it.

I've been using a microdamper for many years now and it seems to be on the fritz. I'm sure it's fixable, but I would prefer to either buy or build a new one. I've always liked @WBegg's Adapt-a-damper design. And, I'm aware of the STL files posted here. I don't have a 3d printer. I'm sure I...

I recently purchased Cowboy Oak & Hickory Hardwood Lump Charcoal from Costco. I was shocked to see that my bag included scrap tongue and groove material. That's definitely the last bag of Cowboy I'll ever buy. The bag says that it's all natural Oak and Hickory.

The pork loin turned out great. When the temps got close to my 155 target, I dialed back the pit temp to 175, then changed my mind to make it 200. The Heatermeter did its thing. I'll be doing another loin like this. Oh and speaking of the Akorn's efficiency, this is using only the leftover...

It's been awhile since I last posted. And, because I've been working on my weight, I haven't been doing long cooks or smoking fattier foods like ribs or butts. But, I did smoke a couple of butts for the 4th and the cook was impressive. I'm "slow" cooking a pork loin now. And, the temperature...

I can't keep the dang oils straight. I thought canola was supposed to be better for you than coconut oil. I like coconut oil. So, that works for me. However, I've never tried grape seed oil. I like the idea of regular butter. How do you add the butter? Do you just melt it separately and...

I've been using a Whirley Pop for awhile. Turning the handle gets a little old, but it does a great job. I usually use 10-12 grams of canola oil. But, I like coconut oil better, but my wife doesn't. So, I do it her way when she's eating it. I also use a little Flavacol. If I want extra...

I just wanted to pass this along for anyone who might be able to connect to their HM one minute and not the next. The short story is that I changed routers. I moved from an Asus AC3100 to a Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000. The back story is that I have had intermittent connection problems with...

Finally got around to cleaning her up:

I think I measured the temp when I got it. But, I don’t recall what it was. I can try and measure again, if you want. The other maker I was looking at was the Bonavita. But, it was only 8 cup. We need 10. A friend of mine bought it and likes it.

@Clint We have had that model Zojirushi for a couple of years now. Occasionally, we get a residue of black flakes in the bottom of the coffee pot. I can't tell exactly where they come from. I find the carafe and the carafe lid difficult to clean. I guess I cleaned it good enough the first...

Thank you for clarifying, John. I did another test run last night. It wasn't as pretty as some graphs I've seen posted. But, I'd say it is pretty reasonable, none the less. I started my PID at 4, .0012, 31. After the first couple of oscillations (around 8:45 or 20:45), I lowered the P to 3...

@John - I already owned my HM before buying the Akorn. So, I haven't really done much with it without the HM attached. And, it's difficult to switch back and forth between using the HM because I replaced the sliding vent with a piece of aluminum with a 1" hole to accept a pipe nipple. To...