Unboxing Assembly and Phone Pairing of the UltraQ Temperature Controller from BBQ Guru

In this video I do a an unboxing, assembly, and a phone pairing on the UltraQ Temperature Controller from BBQ Guru. I even bored a hole through one of my Weber Kettles. Everything went great but Jake and I struggled a bit to drill that dang port hole!! I have tons of hole saws but not one at 1-3/8". Oh well next time I am just going to use the ole 12 gauge! hahaha I have always wanted a pit temperature controller and now I finally got one! Thanks again BBQ Bob for sending me this to review!! Very excited and first up I am going straight to the top and doing a brisket!!
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[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ok so after the filming of this video BBQ Guru called and explained that you need to make the hole 1 inch and squeeze the port and the deflector together! Oh well I had the instructions for the Weber Smokey Mountain. Real life sucks sometimes! ha ha

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

The overheads and editing on that is just phenomenal, somehow you made a technical video interesting. Good job on finally getting that hole cut out haha. That BBQ guru should be a lot of fun. Awesome job brother and can't wait to see you use it!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Charley!! I am not very good at the tech vids but it was fun to tape!! Ya that hole was brutally painful!!hahaha Going to try to do a brisket this weekend so I can use the UltraQ!! Thanks for watching bro and have a great week!

[@LetsgetNuszBBQ]

Great job buddy! That’s gonna work out great! Looking forward to your cooks with that unit

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Jake!! Me too and I am using it soon!! You are famous now!! ha ha But seriously thanks for helping bro!

[@victorbenner539]

Couple of things. #1 I didn't know that there were any hole saws that had that messed up retracting center drill bit. I'll make sure in the future when go to replace not to get one of those. #2 If we're going to be drilling holes in our kettles maybe we should consider making a second hole for the temperature probes. Place in that second hole the same temperature probe grommet that's used in the WSM. Nice factory look mod and it would help keep the wires out of the way. Thanks for doing this vid. Have a great day. 🔥🔥🔥

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Yes I have thought about drilling another hole for the probes! Some guys just take a grinder and cut a grove in the lid. I have 3 Weber Kettles so I don't mind doing some mods on one of them! Thanks for watching and have a great week!

[@BehindtheGarageBBQ]

Your gonna love it Ricer, I have the cyberq cloud on my weber summit, literally set it and walk away, Can't wait for your first cook with it, thanks for sharing brother, have a great one ,stay safe!👍

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya Craig I am crazy fired up to get the UltraQ rolling on the brisket I got in the fridge!! Going on this week!! Glad to hear yours works great!! Have a great week bro and thanks for watching!!!!

[@FlexWrex]

love the video, I just got one for Father's day for my WSM. Breaking it in this weekend :)

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Awesome and you will love it!!! Super easy bro!! Almost like you are not cooking!! hahaha I did a video using it on a brisket and man it turned out great! Thanks for watching and becoming a subscriber!! Have a great weekend!!

[@inyourmouthbbq6278]

Nice little tool might have to add to my Arsenal! Thanks great info.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Oh ya big time but honestly I never knew it was this good!! Incredible how I did nothing but spritz and watch the temp get back up and hold there on my first cook using it!!! Thanks for watching and I have a trick to fix that wrong hole size coming up soon!! Thanks for watching bro and have a fantastic weekend Toby!!

[@bimp33619]

Hey Ricer that looks like it's gonna be fun to use. Can't wait for the brisket video!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Bimp and it will certainly be fun even if I drilled out the hole wrong!! ha ha Thanks for watching and a huge congratulations to you and your family on your son's HS graduation!!!

[@bimp33619]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ Thanks he is #6 and we've got 3 more to go!😁😁

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Dang bro-----you been busy for sure!!

[@cyberbeer65]

I used a step drill when I drilled my two kettles. Way easier.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya BBQ Bob from Guru sent me a message that the next kettle I do I need to get a step down!! Thanks for watching!! I just got a SnS Kettle so no need to drill that one!! hahaha

[@Viewtoagrill]

Ouch! You hurt the kettle! We will defiantly need to see that in action!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya all Jakes fault!! hahahaha Man that hole saw will haunt me for a while for sure!! At least it is my old kettle!! hahaha I was so pissed at the end I muscled through it!! hahah Have a great week Johnny and thanks for watching!

[@bigromesbbq3927]

Great video brother. Cant wait to see it in action.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Rome!!! Ya I am pretty pumped to get the guru going! The plan is Saturday to do up a brisket!! Thanks for watching bro and have a great week!

[@uncledickie]

Damn! Now I need a Guru! Great video Ricer!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahaha yes I think you need one for sure Dickie!!! Thanks for watching and have a great week bro!!

[@LongsQuest]

I've seen people install a similar setup on stick burners. Looking forward to your review.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Skip! Ya I am excited to get this thing running! Have a great week bro!

[@MadHorseBBQ]

Love the BBQ Guru! And they have an app now?! I’m hoping it works with the one I have because that was about my only complaint. Great video Ricer!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Brian! Ya I am not sure it will work with some of the older models or not!?!! Hopefully!! Hope you have a great rest of your week bro!

[@kenham8425]

A Weber grill? Dude up your game.😆

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahaha ya but I got plenty of pits and that was one of the 3 kettles that I had so it worked out even if my buddy messed up the drill. Thanks for watching!

[@hillbillybbq]

Lol that's pretty cool buddy!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Hillbilly!! I tell ya I have drill enough holes in my life but that hole saw is messed up! Man I guess I am just old school!! hahaha Thanks for watching!

[@edwardmiskotten2380]

I would like to buy a temp controller for my Oklahoma Joe drum smoker. Where can I order it from. Thanks. Ed

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Buy a FireBoard!! IMO it is the best controller on the market right now!! Thanks for watching!!

[@owlsnestbbqshow5619]

That's a good one, Ricer.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks for watching Steve! Ya excited to start using it!! Have a great week!

[@GreenhornBBQbeer]

Hey whats one more hole in a kettle anyway? They like to breath (I just tell myself that!) Cheers brother!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

HAHAHA ya Todd and dang I have drilled enough holes in my life but this one will never be forgotten!! hahaha Have a great week bro!!!

[@sfmgolf]

Just got mine UltraQ everything worked well but my Bluetooth kept disconnecting on and off? Can’t wait till you smoke the brisket! I’m interested if you’ll have the same issue. I was worried about buying the first run. Hope maybe a update will clear it up.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hey Sean no issues during the installation but we will see once I do a cook! Thanks for watching bro!!

[@Treyk901]

I think they just updated the app to fix that issue.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

@@Treyk901 I used mine this weekend and it worked pretty good but I did get disconnected a couple times. So I need to double check the wifi connection to make sure that is also connected to the UltraQ.

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks man... Sorry I missed it the first go round!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

All good bro and I got a plan to fix the oopsie!!!ha ha Going to use a washer and tighten it up!! Have a great weekend brother!!

[@SDSBBQs]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ Working on it... drink in one hand remote in the other chilling on the couch!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Perfect!!! Once I am done replying to comments I will be doing the same!!! hahaha

[@SDSBBQs]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ Raises Cup! Salude

[@hillbillybbq]

I might get one for my uds

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

It sure is pretty cool and I am excited to get it running this weekend!

[@00solman]

Big Thumbs Up!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Like always Jon, thanks for watching bro!!

[@madwoodbbq3834]

LOOKS LIKE IT WILL BE HANDY

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya almost like cheating terry!! hahaha Thanks for watching bro and have an awesome week!

[@jamesgilheany5220]

Ricer you need to pull this video! You drilled the hole wrong and people will get Hurt. Damage there smoker and burn themselves. The inner and outer need to pinch the shell of the Weber. It doesn’t slide from the inside out. I am not a hater I wish you and BBQ Guru the best.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hi James---I won't pull the video and I do say that it didn't work. Here is the story, ready? ha ha So I filmed the unboxing went out side grabbed the package saw the port had threads figured there was a nut to pinch it tight like electrical conduit. Measured ran and got a hole saw. Drilled it put it together thought weird but ok the instructions were for a WSM so I have no idea. Nothing on their website either about an install on a kettle. BBQ Bob saw the video and said dang I wish I would have explained how to mount it to the kettle. I said oh well this is real life and after searching installs I have seen a lot worse. So my next video when I do a brisket I will explain how to do it the correct way. Again I have heard things like this happen in real life to everyone and now it has finally happened to me! ha ha jk but I will pin a comment so people know to drill a 1 inch hole and pinch it together. I also have an idea how to mount it permanently but I got to get some parts. Again once I realized it was wrong I easily could have cut that out of the video but sometimes we learn a lot more from seeing someone else fail. Plus it is a gem because I typically do not fail when it comes to installations. I appreciate you watching and the brisket video when I get a chance to film it will have plenty of info on how to do it. Have a great weekend!

[@jamesgilheany5220]

Dead Broke BBQ 👍 sounds good I just know people have a lot invested. I do have I idea how to fix your kettle. Best of luck with this you tube thing. I suck at videos and pictures. I have been around BBQ for over thirty years. Enjoy life stay safe stay healthy ✌️

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Feel free to share your knowledge on how to patch up that kettle James! I have been cooking for the same amount of time but had to always do it the hard way until the past couple years!! These gadgets make a guy lazy!! ha ha

[@jamesgilheany5220]

Dead Broke BBQ Ok brother it’s a little bit of a rig job. Take the tube that you put the fan into to Home Depot or Lowe’s. Find a washer that about a quarter to a half an inch smaller the inside diameter of the tube. The reduce airflow won’t be an issue with the UltraQ. The trick is finding the right washer. Trust me it will work like a champ no burned finger.

[@jamesgilheany5220]

Dead Broke BBQ Yes the guru helps me cook LazyBoy method. Season and fire up the WSM. Then I sit in my lazy boy with my cell phone. If I spend more than 30 minutes at the pit I did something wrong. There is a new update for the Guru app.