PRODUCT REVIEW / THERMOWORKS SIGNALS AND BILLOWS - ARE THEY WORTH THE MONEY?

[@TartanMan]

Big Thanks coming from Scotland, United Kingdom. Really appreciate the very informative video, great down to earth presentation and passion for bbq and food. Keep up the great work and thanks again.

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@shovelhead8]

Nice and simple. No wireless stuff to go wrong. Thank you for showing it us, GT. Stay safe and stay warm

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Thanks Sean yea this thing is sweet and something I will use a ton. I t was a little bit of an investment but hey this is my hobby and it’s way cheaper than a new fly rod lol. Have a great weekend!

[@nitrojunkie22]

I am currently using one right now with a brisket, and YES, worth every penny.

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Awesome. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@laurielyon7740]

Well done! Excellent information and nicely presented. I’m currently using a different multi-channel temp setup but the capability to control the temp for a long cook-like a pork butt-is extremely appealing. It appears the fan is the answer. Plus I BBQ/Smoke all winter ( in Toronto ) so temperature control can be a challenge, with repeated trips to the vents on the Weber throughout the duration of the cook. Much appreciated!

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

You bet! This thing really does what it says and is really useful all the time even without the fan. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@pamelaagee-lowerydcyc2862]

You just taught me something. I didn't know a multi-channel existed. I'll look for one for my vision grill. I'll be watching you.😊

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Thanks Pamela. ThermoWorks makes different ones but the bellows fan only works with the Signals model. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@robertweber3140]

Did you happen to compare with Fireboard for consideration?

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Honestly I didn’t. I came across the Billows fan and had wanted a Guru for some time but couldn’t justify the price. I needed a multi channel thermometer anyway so this fit the Bill very well. I have always heard great things about the Fireboard though. Just stumbled onto this one. It did work flawlessly though. We’ll see how it does after a bunch of cooks. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@robertweber3140]

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 thanks Gary. Based on your vid, I may have to consider the same for my WSM. Again, another great video Gary!

[@smoking_bears_]

Awesome new toy. I've heard good things about the bellows. Pork looked might good also. 🤘🤘

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Thanks Lee yea it was whisper quiet and stayed right on temp with very little swing. I did bump the top vent from time to time to compensate for when I put more coals on but could have eliminated that by just filling it up more at the beginning. Thanks for watching brother and have a great weekend!

[@DutchyOutdoorCookingBBQ]

Great looking Products! Stay Safe 👍🇬🇧

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Thanks Steve. This is a game changer for WSM users. Appreciate your support as always.

[@Cibertianguis]

Which Kind of Glove do you use ?

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Hi Benny I use a nitrile glove. Mine are obviously black but they come in other colors. Not cheap these days lol. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@benjagomez4824]

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 thanks to you for your time !! Ill Subscribe Great Video By The Way

[@johndeere5336]

What's the highest temperature set point on the Signals for the Bellows fan?

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

John that is a good question. I’m always interested in keeping it low so never thought to look. I’ll see what I can find out though.

[@1984BBQ]

Very good review I have been eye balling that for a little while very cool to see it in action .. That pork butt turned out really good

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Thanks John! Yea this thing is slick and cheaper than the bbq Guru and you get a nice remote thermometer to boot! I’ve been triple busy at work and struggling to keep up with everyone’s videos. Hope you’re staying safe! Have a great weekend brother!

[@BehindtheGarageBBQ]

The billows worked perfectly! Your gonna love the long cooks with it, I use the cyberq on the summit charcoal,that will run smooth for over 24 hrs.👍..btw the pork looked great Gary!! Thanks for sharing brother ,have a great week, you all stay safe!👍👊🍻🍺

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Yes it did Craig. I’ve been wanting something like this for years and was glad I ran across it. Stay safe and warm back there man. Have a great week!

[@sandraurquiza7619]

Sorry I'm totally ignorant about these kinds of tools, looking to buy this for my dad. He has a chinese box, a grill, and a smoker. Will he need to drill holes or something on them to be able to use these? Thank you! Sorry I have no idea how any of this works.

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Hey Sandra thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. These are great questions. Some grills do require modifications for this fan to work but I’m not sure which. I suggest you reach out to ThermoWorks and confirm what will be needed for his needs. It is an awesome tool though that I’m glad I got. Hope this helps.

[@BBQbyBiggs]

Can it hook to USB? Rather than DC?

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Good question. The cord does disconnect from the ac plug but I believe it needs 110 to work. I’ll check that out and get back to you. Thanks for watching!

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

That was a great question. I just tried it with usb and no dice. Has to be plugged into the wall but that really isn’t a big deal. I always use my charcoal cookers close to the house. I guess an inverter would work in your car though. Thanks again for taking the time to watch!

[@BigLewBBQ]

You are going to enjoy those toys.

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Lol thanks brother I do indeed!

[@PaddyJoeCooking]

Looks like both of these products worked well GT and look at that divine pork😋👍!

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Yea these are game changers. And that was the best PP I ever made!

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Nice review of the bellows. That pulled pork is beautiful- what did you think of that jealous devils lump?

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Thanks Louis. I have used it for years but have to order it online. It’s really high quality and I think all Harry Soo uses. I’ve been trying the local stuff and really like the B&B lump at Stan’s. I’ll probably switch to that just because it’s convenient.

[@Mankitchenrecipes]

Nice addition Gary! I use a PitmasterIQ, well, because Thermoworks didn't have this when I got mine. Looks like it worked great! And that butt looked amazing too!😋

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Thanks Kevin yea I know there are several but I wanted the billows fan and it only works with the Signals. Still cheaper than the BBQ Guru fan and you have a nice remote thermometer too. And that was the best pp I ever made. Have a great weekend brother!

[@FlourEggsYeast]

Looking forward to the reviews. I just got a thermometer for Christmas but I can’t remember the brand name.

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Remote thermometers are a game changer. Hope you like it!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

The pork looks awesome Gary! The Billows works very well!

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Thanks Tom. It really did the job as advertised. Have a great Sunday and Valentines Day

[@me.Hungry]

Amazing

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@nicholasburr4825]

Name is misspelled. Should be Billows. Changing it might get you more views.

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Lol great catch Nicholas! I can’t believe I never noticed that. I’ll get it changed right now. Thanks for noticing and for taking the time to watch!

[@Zooooman]

not a lot of coal there

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Nope

[@kingmiller1982]

thermoworks signal is a waste of money. Buy a Venom Spider, better product and has all these units rolled up into 1

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

I’ll check it out. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@kingmiller1982]

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 no problem, let me know what you think. It has an app and everything. I have one for my platinum one touch and my weber 26.75 kettle, trust me I think you'll love it.

[@jeffreyyoung702]

- In this conversation way late. - No doubt the Venom is a great product for Webers. - i believe GT said he bought Signals because he wanted a multi channel thermo to use with his stik burner. Not sure if he has a fan port on that cooker or not. If so, I doubt the Venom could be attached to that cooker. I could be wrong though. - The Signals with the 46CFM Billows fan more than likely can push enough air to keep that cooker stoked. - The Venom looks like a great solution for Weber's. Please do not take this the wrong way but I view it much like my Smobot. That being pretty much a one trick pony. The Venom can be used on multiple Weber cookers like the Smobot can be used on multiple manufactures Kamado's. But only on Kamado's. - I have multiple PID controllers too include the Signals and do not view it as a waste of money. Nor is it any better than my old DigiQ dx2, Flameboss, Fireboards, Smoke X4 that I use exclusively on my Kettle and Performer or the Smobot. - Have to admit if I had known of the Venom when I bought the X4 I would have given it (Venom) consideration. - @kingmiller1982 have you had any issues with the permanent mounting? Do you store your cooker inside or outside? Guess I am sniffing around to find out if the unit has any water incursion or moisture issues? - I am getting a wee bit interested.