ThermoWorks Billows General Questions


 
DanHoo said:
That's a cool little battery pack.

$23 off coupon too.

Glad I don't need it. Must resist
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They usually have a coupon with it. I didn’t know if it would work so I justified it because I needed something for power outages. This is better than my D battery operated lantern. See, I “needed” it. Lol
 
Hi Todd,

I just got my Billows and the damper. I’m really excited to use it on my 18” WSM. Got any suggestions for damper settings and lid vent opening? Any other tips?
 
I am still a rookie on the billows. I have gotten busy and am remodeling at home, so I have only played with it a little.

Hopefully the experts here can help you.
 
Dan C. FL said:
Hi Todd,

I just got my Billows and the damper. I’m really excited to use it on my 18” WSM. Got any suggestions for damper settings and lid vent opening? Any other tips?
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A few of us replied in this thread. It might be worth a read.

M

Thread 'Vexed by the Billows'

Hi All,

Occasional visitor, first-time poster to the forums here. I've tried with somewhat mixed success to use the Billows/Signals combo on my 18" WSM . Here's a quick recap:

Smoker metup: Billows port on lowest of three holes on one vent (tape on others, no dogbowl). Manual damper valve installed on Billows underside set at 50%, top vent at 1/8. Non-Billows lower vents closed.

1. Attempt #1 - 2.5 pork tenderloins. Fired with standard method, waited until coals all grey, assembled smoker with filled water pan. Loaded first (largest) tenderloin at 6:03, then attempted to have...
 
DanHoo said:
A few of us replied in this thread. It might be worth a read.

M

Thread 'Vexed by the Billows'

Hi All,

Occasional visitor, first-time poster to the forums here. I've tried with somewhat mixed success to use the Billows/Signals combo on my 18" WSM . Here's a quick recap:

Smoker metup: Billows port on lowest of three holes on one vent (tape on others, no dogbowl). Manual damper valve installed on Billows underside set at 50%, top vent at 1/8. Non-Billows lower vents closed.

1. Attempt #1 - 2.5 pork tenderloins. Fired with standard method, waited until coals all grey, assembled smoker with filled water pan. Loaded first (largest) tenderloin at 6:03, then attempted to have...
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Some good info there for sure! I didn’t see it in my initial search. Thanks, Dan!
 
Thermal works currently has this on sale again.
35% off Billows Now 57.85. 50% off the battery, now $49.50

A week ago, for 1 day only, they had both for 50% off together they were around $100. I suspect they might offer that same deal again tomorrow (black friday)

I am curious if any of you made the purchase how it’s worked out for you?
 
WB Zipf said:
Thermal works currently has this on sale again.
35% off Billows Now 57.85. 50% off the battery, now $49.50

A week ago, for 1 day only, they had both for 50% off together they were around $100. I suspect they might offer that same deal again tomorrow (black friday)

I am curious if any of you made the purchase how it’s worked out for you?
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I got the Billows a few months ago. I have gotten to use it once. Life has gotten in the way. I used it for a 17-hour pulled pork cook. It held very well over night while I slept. Only time it didn’t do as well was right at the end when the bowl was FULL of ash.

Just bought the battery when it went half off last time. Haven’t gotten to use it yet. Excited to not have to plug into the outside plug.
 
WB Zipf said:
Thermal works currently has this on sale again.
35% off Billows Now 57.85. 50% off the battery, now $49.50

A week ago, for 1 day only, they had both for 50% off together they were around $100. I suspect they might offer that same deal again tomorrow (black friday)

I am curious if any of you made the purchase how it’s worked
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WB Zipf said:
Thermal works currently has this on sale again.
35% off Billows Now 57.85. 50% off the battery, now $49.50

A week ago, for 1 day only, they had both for 50% off together they were around $100. I suspect they might offer that same deal again tomorrow (black friday)

I am curious if any of you made the purchase how it’s worked out for you?
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There was a little learning curve for me but it works great. I’ve used it with and without the Damper. With it I’ve kept the temperature within 7° of the set point, get the damper.The Billows isn’t a necessity but it does turn the WSM into a set it and forget it cooker. I’ve had my best results when using it with B&B Charcoal.
 
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