I've owned my fireboard 2 now for 4 years and I've added the fireboard spark and competition probes for the past 2 years. I love these thermometers. They have worked amazing for me and the app has been a great tool to track during my cooks and to use as a reference for future cooks. If you're an avid outdoor cook or even want to monitor the oven indoors. The fireboard is great and I would highly recommend it. I've been grilling and smoking meats for 20 years and this is the best setup I've ever used.
Long term Guru guy. After 13+ years of frustration, I finally switched to the Firebord suite.
After first cook it was evident i made the right choice.
This probe, once I un-mucked the threads on the probe port bushing, I was able to record the most stable and accurate temp I've have ever had. The only thing i would do is make available a version with a longer probe. This is for guys like me that have customs insulated grills and smokers. Stay tuned for more great cooks.
The new one is superior to the old one. I have put a stop valve in front of it so it won`t backfire with ash and heated air. The hole who was taked for the old one fits perfect for the new 1" ball adapter. The new model is superior to the old one. I have installed a stop valve in front of it to prevent backfiring with ash and heated air. The hole that was used for the old model fits perfectly with the new 1-inch ball adapter.
Great experience with the fireboard 2 drive bundle. Completed about four cooks so far. Great addition to my XL big green egg and am very pleased.
The app is super easy to use and very convenient. I added the S1G antenna to my unit and can review my cook from basically anywhere now, even while walking my dog around the block.
The fan takes a bit to get used to, but I am overall pleased with it. Very quiet, easy to connect, and easy to control in the app. I have found setting a max fan speed to be very helpful. It can shoot past desired temp if left wide open. But once you get it dialed in, it holds the temperature very nicely.
The included wired probes so far have been stellar. Nice long length on the cables and great temp readings throughout the cook. Also easy to clean which is a big deal. The storage pouches are a nice touch, though not required.
Finally, a probe you can use with ribs and be able to wrap without poking a hole.
I have used them all this is the best controller out there
Easy to use easy setup. Thank You!!
Tried the pulse on a couple roasts on my Yoder Smoker. It was easy to connect with the Yoder Smoker and worked perfectly. Roasts turned out perfect and temp readings were spot on.
The added range I get with the S1G antenna when running my new Pulse is amazing.
I really like the 3rd Pulse I just purchased. It is nice, easy to use, connects really fast, no wires. The probe pouch is really nice, I like it better than the new ones from another company.
Love the Pulse. Bought two. Pairing very simple just pull it out of the charger and your app syncs up. Cooked 68lbs of
Pork shoulder and 30 lbs of turkey breast the first day I got them. Add a Bluetooth beacon so I can find them when lost and it would be 10 stars
I've been cooking on a Green Egg for almost 30yrs. and have eyeballed various temp. control systems, though I'm very proficient using the vents. Meanwhile I bought a Yoder YS640 which uses Fireboard as their control system. I was impressed with it on the Yoder with its information and options. So I took the plunge and purchased a fireboard 2, the vent fan, and Spark thermometer. The items integrate onto the App with the Yoder and make everything a breeze, especially if your doing multiple cooks at once. Recently we bought my daughter and son-in-law a Kamado Joe as a house warming gift. Also got them a Spark with a couple probes ,because it has wifi and you can plug a probe into it to either monitor the smoker or food temperature.
Told them I would get familiar with the smoker using the vents, and then consider getting the Fireboard 2 , especially for overnight cooks.
Comes down to this, if you cook and want guaranteed ,consistent results, that are achieved with the least trouble and inconvenience. Then get the Fireboard products. But don't take my word, get online, (YouTube etc.) and do your research. Then make the purchase, follow the instructions, and enjoy effortless results. It really is a no brainer. You will be so happy with your purchase your wife will be suspicious of your happy grin as you sip your drink of choice while multi tasking, (or watching the game).
Wish I knew about this sooner, missed the convenience of a pellet grill but loved the taste of a Kamado smoker more now I can have both. The drive 2 bundle is worth it every penny, what a killer machine.