Looks like you need the inlet damper they selll for that billows blower, snaps into the inlet hole of the fan and it's only like $2.99 or something like that. This 46 cfm blower is overkill for your application but will easily work better if you get the inlet damper for that.
FYI. Thermoworks did update the software to add a "Lid Open" detection and the alarm volume is configurable. Nice description of the physical challenges for a kettle/drum vs kamado. The extra mass of a kamado helps keep temps consistent. Also, minimizing lid opens will minimize temperature variation. Even if you do get 15-degree swings, that is better than most home ovens (you can check yours with a good probe). Nice job. Thanks!
It would have been nice to know before purchase of Billows that it only works with the the 4 channel Smoke...I have the original 2 channel which is pretty much useless now! Not good Thermoworks!
@@justplanefred Fred is correct. There is “Smoke” and then there is Smoke X”. And then there is a Smoke X 2 (2probes) and also a Smoke X 4 ( 4 probes). A bit confusing if your not familiar with the smoke and smoke X series.
Part operator error and part equipment and set up error. I use mine on Kamado Joe and it has held temps for 8 hours to +\- 2°. Don't think I would trust this review because I don't think he really knows how to correctly use it with his equipment and setup.
It looks like they sell an adapter for AC but if your Handy I'm sure you could rig up some 12v source to power the fan controller in the thermometer and the fan itself
Why would it need to be? Plan on grilling in a storm? lol Seriously, though, the Billows should be mounted to the cooker (whichever one you're using) with the fan opening and the USB port facing down, to keep any precipitation (i.e., light sprinkle, not a downpour) or particulates (like ash) from getting in.
Totally clueless about throwing onions and bacon fat on your ribs. No no no! Apple juice is good enough when you wrap. And, it doesn't seem like you set your billows up properly. The instructions clearly states to close the exhaust to 1\8th and you started at a 1\4th.. It seems to me that billows is going to be best suited with a well contained smoker that already has good air control. The Weber smokey mountain controls temperature 10 times better than a weber kettle without billows. Billows would come in handy on a smokey mountain at the end of a long cook when you're trying to get the most out of your fuel without having to add a lot more. The smokey mountain will not always burn all of your fuel. And, the current version of the billows does have a lid detect
Agree. I have a concern about the hole location shown in this video, too, for the reason you mention as well as the fact that it seems to be inviting hot ash/coal bits to fall into the plastic fan. No bueno!
Looks like you need the inlet damper they selll for that billows blower, snaps into the inlet hole of the fan and it's only like $2.99 or something like that. This 46 cfm blower is overkill for your application but will easily work better if you get the inlet damper for that.
Right, just buy the plate adapter, no drilling needed 😂😂😂😂😂. For the Webber, The billows may not need an adapter for your top cover.
Will it work using the snake method?
FYI. Thermoworks did update the software to add a "Lid Open" detection and the alarm volume is configurable.
Nice description of the physical challenges for a kettle/drum vs kamado. The extra mass of a kamado helps keep temps consistent. Also, minimizing lid opens will minimize temperature variation. Even if you do get 15-degree swings, that is better than most home ovens (you can check yours with a good probe). Nice job. Thanks!
What size hole saw did you use?
Why not use a Smoke X2 or X4 instead of the Signals?
It would have been nice to know before purchase of Billows that it only works with the the 4 channel Smoke...I have the original 2 channel which is pretty much useless now! Not good Thermoworks!
It's supposed to work with the 2 channel Smoke X as well as the 4 Channel Smoke X but not at all with either the 2 or 4 channel Smoke
@@justplanefred
Fred is correct.
There is “Smoke” and then there is Smoke X”.
And then there is a Smoke X 2 (2probes) and also a Smoke X 4 ( 4 probes).
A bit confusing if your not familiar with the smoke and smoke X series.
can you use thermo works for cold smoking salmon
With a kettle just run a snake method. 225 for as long as you want.
Did you even try to use the top vents before permanently altering the Kettle and voiding the warranty?
If you drill from the inside out like that you really need to debur that hole, that think would be like a razor blade.
Part operator error and part equipment and set up error. I use mine on Kamado Joe and it has held temps for 8 hours to +\- 2°. Don't think I would trust this review because I don't think he really knows how to correctly use it with his equipment and setup.
120V OR Battery? Hummmm?
It looks like they sell an adapter for AC but if your Handy I'm sure you could rig up some 12v source to power the fan controller in the thermometer and the fan itself
BELLOWS & CONTROLLER $300.00 An it's not even WaterProof !
Why would it need to be? Plan on grilling in a storm? lol
Seriously, though, the Billows should be mounted to the cooker (whichever one you're using) with the fan opening and the USB port facing down, to keep any precipitation (i.e., light sprinkle, not a downpour) or particulates (like ash) from getting in.
Totally clueless about throwing onions and bacon fat on your ribs. No no no! Apple juice is good enough when you wrap. And, it doesn't seem like you set your billows up properly. The instructions clearly states to close the exhaust to 1\8th and you started at a 1\4th.. It seems to me that billows is going to be best suited with a well contained smoker that already has good air control. The Weber smokey mountain controls temperature 10 times better than a weber kettle without billows. Billows would come in handy on a smokey mountain at the end of a long cook when you're trying to get the most out of your fuel without having to add a lot more. The smokey mountain will not always burn all of your fuel. And, the current version of the billows does have a lid detect
Hard pass at that hole selection
Poor hole selection. You hobbled its ability to control temp well by not giving proper access to the coals.
Agree. I have a concern about the hole location shown in this video, too, for the reason you mention as well as the fact that it seems to be inviting hot ash/coal bits to fall into the plastic fan. No bueno!
Sorry your wrong. a Billows is a Blown from lungs. - This product is a Lie and saling cuse of name. - Its a Computer fan.
BBQ Pits Boys. - This is CRAP. Steven Anderson. Pitmaster