WSM BBQ GURU COOK | ARBOR FAB LARGE CHARCOAL BASKET | PICNIC BUTT

This cook showcases the BBQ GURU DIGI-Q and the Large Capacity Stainless Steel Charcoal Basket made by Arbor Fabricating. I am smoking a Picnic shoulder which is normally an 8 hr cook. My first cook using the guru, so this is a long video. I wanted to put some good practical information in it that others could use researching about the guru and what it's about. I intentionally left lots of detail which normally gets cut out. Also, extra footage about the large charcoal basket. I highly recommend both products.
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[@crBudgetWatches]

RIP Phil I just found your videos, your legacy lives on and will help us newbies learn a lot. Fly high buddy. You have a fan in Costa Rica.

[@dank9288639]

what happened?!

[@beasthunt]

​@@dank9288639 he had a heart attack while doing what he loved to do. Cooking meats.

[@danielhowell4211]

RIP buddy. Thanks for the video.

[@95SLE]

This popped up in my feed tonight. Miss your videos Phil!!

[@meatcranium4280]

An 8 Hour cook is about what I average on Butts and shoulders as well. I need to get me a GURU as well. I would get the Cyber Q to track the progress on a chart. That is a product that makes sense. Thanks for sharing. I watch the whole thing.

[@progers5019]

Thanks for watching the whole thing. It was long, but I wanted to include details on the guru setup which most videos skip over. I thought about the CyberQ, but since I have two nice wireless thermometer systems, and don't care about charting my cooks, decided on the DigiQ. Plus, I won't use it on all cooks. However, the CyberQ is like combining both systems together and has nice features with 4 probes, charting, and managing from your phone. Depends primarily what you need or want to do with it. Think I'll like the guru a lot on all low n slow.

[@michaeljackson9893]

Glad you got the guru and basket working. I like your arrangement once you got it all set. Nice job!

[@progers5019]

Yes it all came together just fine. Thanks for stopping by and checking it out.

[@billstevenson9047]

Hey Phil n Janet. Another great video and that pork was awesome looking. My son just ordered me a BBQ GURU as a treat for me......think it’s his way of saying Dad I want More BBQ after coming home from his deployment. Anyway as usual you put together some great info for us. Hope all is well and have a great week. PS....pray for those who have lost their homes here in California .

[@progers5019]

Thanks so much for the nice comments Bill. You have a great son to gift you a guru. I think you are right. NEED MORE Q. LOL We saw all of the devastation on the news tonight about the fires there. Unimaginable to see so much go up in flame and only leave powder ash. So sorry. They do need prayers and help. Have a great week.

[@CookingWithRy]

Glad you got that guru working!

[@progers5019]

All is well. Thanks Ry

[@perfectsmoked1674]

Truly instructive, looking onward to coming back.

[@progers5019]

Thanks for watching. Come on back anytime.

[@CookinWithJames]

hey brother phil!! glad to see the guru worked for you this time. that pork looked really good!! great cook!!

[@progers5019]

How ya doin James. Everything worked pretty good this time. Appreciate you watching.

[@etenterprises]

I dig that Husky rolling box for your barbecue tools. Might have to pick one of those up

[@progers5019]

Got that from Home Depot. The have a couple to choose from. This is a great storage bin and keeps out the rain. The only thing I had to do is drill a few small holes in the bottom to let any water get out. There are some vent holes up high. Not sure if the water blew in or came from the water fountain we had sitting close by it before. Anyway, no more issues. Love it and it holds a lot of stuff. Thanks Jeff

[@etenterprises]

@@progers5019 picked one up today and it is the right deal

[@jumbeeblack]

Thanks for the info on the charcoal basket. I just placed my order and received my discount! Can't wait to try it out on the WSM 22" along with the DigiQ. Merry Christmas!!

[@progers5019]

Hey DJ, that's great. You will love it especially for the longer cooks. Thanks for letting me know.

[@TheReal_DeanD]

By any chance do you all remember how much was shipping for this basket from Arbor Fab? I think something might be wonky on their website. Shipping to Texas was $65 USD for the basket and minion starter.

[@Cookoutcoach]

Great lookin cook Phil glad you got the guru runnin for ya. When I run my guru on my WSM I usually just go ahead and start with my top vent cut to half because if I don’t it will try to run away and I run at 275 so I think that’s just the nature of the beast.

[@progers5019]

Sounds like you have already been down this road. Thanks for the feedback Steve.

[@norcal8946]

I have the Fireboard temp system & plan on using the Fireboard Drive cord that will accept the Guru’s Fan drive cable. I called Guru & talked to Donna & said there will be NO warranty on their fan systems if used with any other temp system than theirs which I can understand. She said if I wanted to proceed with their fan system they recommend their “Pit Viper (Medium Fan) rather than the “Pit Bull (Large) Fan that you showed on your video. I realize this vid is 1 yr old & maybe Guru changed their thinking on recommending the Pit Viper rather than the Pit Bull for the WSM 22”. I always like to overkill but want to know which fan I should get. Thanks again for your excellent vids as your channel is my most liked. Jim

[@wmbrice]

Nice video, Phil thanks for showing all the steps

[@progers5019]

Yep, I searched guru videos and not much out there showing the process, so I figured I'd add some detail and you are welcome. Glad you liked it.

[@jasonsparks554]

This was a very informative video Phil. Thanks for sharing! That guru and big charcoal basket look like a good combo for slow smoking. Keep up the good work

[@progers5019]

Hey Jason. Both accessories worked out great. Looking forward to using them again. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Another great video Phil. Nope, it was not too long. People are going to purchase on their perceived product experience. We wanna see details, and sometimes that takes time. I think you covered everything necessary for us to make a good buying decision. I didn’t even know I needed one of these, till I watched this video. Now I gotta buy me a WSM. Thanks a lot Phil…

[@progers5019]

Hello Bill. You are correct. More details and useful info for experienced cooks for verification, and newbees for learning new skills. When I was researching the guru, I watched most of the vids on KZbin about it. But, most would leave out the setup and skip to mid cook. That was a part I wanted to see, so I put that detail in this video. I love all the cookers I have but keep gravitating back to the WSM, because it's so versatile, especially with the grilling brackets I added. With that one mod, it is now a 3 tier smoker, a kettle style grill with use of all kettle accessories, rotisserie ready, Santa Maria ready Dome lid to allow extra room for food stacking. And the list goes on. That is a cookin machine with a small footprint. Thanks for stopping by a d commenting. I look forward to latchin onto some of your cookin expertise in the future.

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Sooo many toys... Sooo little time...

[@guitaristgod666]

I could def. Use the bigger coal basket for mine too I have the thermoworks smoke great and accurate

[@progers5019]

Yes this is a great Stainless Steel large basket. Will last a lifetime and good for long brisket cooks. Make sure you use the PIF5 checkout code if you get one for 10% off. Thanks for watching.

[@adryanosborn1813]

Good afternoon Phil quick question regarding your bbq guru not sure what your issue was with it but maybe you could shine some lite on my bbq guru. I’m using 22 WSM the temperature on the gauge is 150 and the guru saying 275 fluctuates to 280 or so not sure if that was your issue so I’m just going off Weber Temperature gauge.

[@jasondavies7948]

Loved the detail Phil, thanks for sharing this. I’ve been wondering about automatic controllers, I’m a bit of a gadget head like you, but they seem a hefty investment. Real interested to see your experiences develop with this, that pork and JIF's corn breads looked amazing btw! 😀👍🔥

[@progers5019]

Hello Jason. Good to hear from you. You are correct. The guru intrigued me a year and half ago, but was down on my list of things to get along the way. I could not wait any longer and took the leap. lol Of course the cookers will cook just fine without stokers and such, but just another toy to play with. I'm retired and don't spend much money on hunting, fishing, golfing, gambling so all that fun money needs a place to go. SOooooooo....... Whamo !! hahaha Only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. Thanks for stopping by good buddy.

[@jimsautter3021]

Phil, Is it possible to stick the ThermoWorks Smoke base unit on the BBQ guru magnetic arm? REASON I cannot find a magnetic arm for my ThermoWorks smoke base unit. Please let me know if the BBQ guru arm would work.

[@travisenglund]

I like that your wife is a Clemson fan .

[@progers5019]

Kind of a fanatic. Her whole family is as well as most of my children. We have fun with it. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Awesome Phil! Love that charcoal basket!

[@progers5019]

It's a very nice basket Tom. Thanks for checking it out.

[@campmeatbbqcampmeatbbq7951]

Congrats to U JIF on your Tigers, Phil, those Gamecocks held it close. The first thing that I was thinking about when I saw the basket, How can I deep fry some fish or boil some seafood in that thing before using it for charcoal. I will go to their website and check that out, curious to see the weight and also the type of stainless used for that thing, maybe would like to see some larger holes on it as not to suffocate the fire on a long overnight cook with no one watching the cooker. Nice to see this Guru work for ya Phil, it is always fun opening up something like Christmas morning and trying it right away. Stay tuned for PIF making some kind of wire management system for all the cords and maybe a weatherproof outlet mounted to one of the bottom legs of the WSM so to keep it dry during the Florence rains......hmmm, I can see the PIF gears turnin now! 😎. J

[@progers5019]

Hey Jay. Yea when you see that basket you think of fryin up some seafood. Lol Hey its stainless steel. Cook on it one day then wash it real good cook with it the next day. Mind over matter. I did need to shake ash powder down about 6 hours in. Greg said he did that with his but it was about 20 hours in. I have outside receptacles and extension cords. Was too hard crawling the house installing wire not to use. Status Quo is okay with me. LOL Stay Tuned for more.

[@DaveDabomb]

Great cook and review Phil! I could live wo the guru (too much work for me), of course I realize you were demonstrating how it worked so it probably wouldn’t be that bad if you weren’t demonstrating but just cooking. I did love that charcoal basket though👍 As usual, another great video 😎

[@progers5019]

Hey Dave. Yea it's not for everyone for one reason or another. I'm looking forward to using it more to get the hang of it. Just more toys. Thanks for checking it out.

[@upinsmokebbq6914]

Dang Phil, you have a license to fly that pit?Looks great.

[@progers5019]

Thanks for watching. I'm just having fun using this cooker.

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Nice video. Do you think you can run the guru around 220degrees with your current set up and if you didn’t want to use it- is there a cap that plugs the hole on your WSM?

[@progers5019]

Yes there is a plug for the adapter when not in use. I've only used it once, so still need more cooks and experience to know the range of temps. There should be an effective way to fire/charcoal arrangement so the guru can manage it if you want it to stay at 220. What you don't want to do IMO is pour lit charcoal over the entire basket of unlit coal. I'll be testing it. Thanks Louis

[@josephmercado1408]

Hey Phil thanks for responding was wondering did you use lavalofk to seal the lid for leaks ? If so what size or do you reccomend it tryna build smoker with Wsm 22.5

[@MsChopperdog]

I can`t afford all the fancy cookers and add ons that you guys use. Thankfully I learned to cook on my Webber kettle, with help from all of you, KZbinrs. So I can get a pretty good cook on it. LOL, I do it the Old Fashion way.

[@progers5019]

Your kettle will do just fine. I just like to waste good money. Don't hunt, fish, play golf, gamble, or travel, so gotta spend it on something. LOL Thanks for watchin Ms Chopperdog

[@LazyCookPete]

Your gadgets remind me of Q from the James Bond movies 😆 It's a lot of investment but the way that Boston butt looks makes it all worthwhile! Happy pulled pork faces 😋👍

[@progers5019]

Haha, that's funny. Glad you liked it Pete. I love this stuff. Thanks-phil

[@troyallen5806]

Man you have more technology than NASA had getting to the moon! lol Like your style.

[@progers5019]

I have a few toys to play with, and it's for the viewers to watch me use them. Thanks Troy and have a great week.

[@thegourmetgrandadandfamily]

Wow that's some great cooking there Phil.

[@progers5019]

Thanks for checking it out. It all worked out good. Have a great day.

[@tythomas2919]

Have you done anything to make your door seal better? I saw some kits on Amazon and I imagine if you made the door as air tight as possible it would make the fan and airflow work better. Also, what is the charcoal consumption like with this on the WSM 22"? How many hours can that 19 lb bag last you? Did you have to add any throughout the cook?

[@progers5019]

Hello Thomas. Installing gasket material around the door and lid is one thing I've been stubborn about doing. I just recently ordered some gasket material from Cajun Bandit and installed it. I have not done a low ans slow cook since doing this about 3 weeks ago. The large capacity basket from Arbor Fab can actually hold almost two of those bags. It will get you through any long cook brisket you will need to do. Probably about 30 hours. I will be using that basket soon along with their new minion basket sent to me to review and try out. It is a small stainless steel expanded type metal welded in a ring to set in the middle of the big basket. You fill it up with charcoal, then fill the big basket up with charcoal, then light a starter cube in the minion basket to allow the fire to gradually creep out all around (minion style). We shall see how it does. Stay Tuned for that in the next couple weeks or so. Thanks for watching.

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Toy heaven :) I was two minutes late picking up a used WSM. I will keep looking though since i know my UDS will not survive forever.

[@progers5019]

The WSM is one versatile cooker. Especially with the grilling brackets. I try to use the other cookers but keep going back. LOL

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Phil N Florence yes i have seen that ;) I wish i had known about them from the start ... But its never too late to learn is it? One day...

[@progers5019]

@@LassesFoodAndBarbecue when you snag one you'll be ready.

[@richardobannon6301]

Where did you get the leg clamps and the door at??

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hey Phil! A lot going on in this Vid........most will be lost and over the average Joe's head......but not Mine! I know and I get it! Great explanation on the set up and process. I've seen that small hole expanded Metal before........but it wasn't on Troy's channel.......Hmmmmm..... I'll try to remember where. That feature of the Guru were it can be set to shut the fan down when the lid is open is worth the price of it for that option. I have to pull the plug on my little stoker. Pork turned out perfect.. I love the picnic cut......has more depth of flavor. This stoker set up is the way to go! Don't listen to these Purist guys that say You need to adjust the dampers and it will hold temp. Yes,... maybe under perfect conditions.....but why not use a tool that will take the stress and aggravation out of the cook. Especially an over night cook with dropping environmental temps and you're trying to get some sleep! :-) Smoke On!

[@progers5019]

I believe I will really like the guru. I also believe it can have a little different relationship with different setups and smokers you have to learn over time with trial & error. They put that open lid feature option on there due to obvious spiking challenges IMO. Also, there is a Ramp down feature so when the food temp gets within 30° of set temp, the controller will begin ramping the pit temp down slowly to the food temp to prevent over cooking the food and keeping it hot too. Both are options to turn on or off. Pretty cool. I like the SS basket. I'm wondering if the slow low combustion environment in the firebox makes a difference how the charcoal burns vs just usimg the cooker vents. The ash powder buildup did not fall through the small holes totally but set on top the unburned charcoal. Even with the guru, the temp began going down after 6 hours. It was a combination of two things. Ash powder sittimg on top squelching oxygen, thereby putting out the already low combustion situation with the guru. Small holes get clogged up. However, after using my coal rake thru the door to knock off the ash, it woke back up and the guru got back on track. No big deal or deal breaker. You just need to know to do that. Just gussing, I think that's the same reason larger oblong hole came to be in the revised SnS which makes good sense. I'll give the folks at Arbor my feedback.

[@smippt]

Hi Phil... Great Video. Where did you get the magnetic holder for the thermoworks unit? Thanks for the other links!

[@progers5019]

Hey bud. You can order it from Amazon. It's not magnetic but clamps to the handle I installed. I have a pipe nipple bolred to the handle for the clamp to grab to. 8 inch 5/8 steel bolt goes thru a short nipple then thru the handle. The flexible Gooseneck clamp mounts to it. The magnetic holder goes with the BBQ guru.

[@siniquezu]

@@progers5019 would love a video on the mounts you have and how you assembled them

[@davidpearson5013]

Like your videos Phil. Where did you get the big dome thermometer.

[@progers5019]

Hello David. I picked that up at Academy Sports. Thanks for liking the PIF channel. Thanks-Phil

[@davidpearson5013]

Thanks phil

[@yftwentytoo]

Phil I really enjoy your videos !!! Enjoy Janet as well. Thank You!!and Tobi

[@progers5019]

Thanks so much for letting us know. More vids comin

[@whiskeyboysbbq8191]

Hey there Phil! As always another great video! I too run a guru and I like how you mounted the intake. I have mine the traditional way which keeps one vent from being used. What size drill bit did you use to drill the hole? Also what location did you decide on? As always Phil great job!

[@progers5019]

Hey bro, what's your first name so I can use it when I reply. You may have told me I just forgot. Sorry. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you like my setup. I saw the vids on mounting it on one of the vent holes, but I didn't want to tie up my vent due to not using the guru every time I use the wsm. So, I opted to move around and dedicate a hole for it. You can use a step bit, but they start at $45 and go up. Lowes didn't have the size I needed for another project, so I found the hole saw bits at ace hardware which will do the job. I used the 7/8 Milwaukee hole saw bit with the arbor that fits that bit (think it is 3/8 arbor). If you watch the vid before this one it will show the same install on my kettle. Bore the hole just below the charcoal grate. The guru adapter has a vent on the inside (as you already know since you have one) which prevents ash and hot coals from dropping in.

[@whiskeyboysbbq8191]

Phil N Florence Thanks Phil. I’m Tom. Thanks for sharing that info. I have a step down bit. I’m going to mount it the way you did. I really want my third vent to be usable so I can use my WSM without the guru. Thanks again Phil!

[@progers5019]

@@whiskeyboysbbq8191 Thanks Tom and you will like the guru adaptor better in the new location.

[@jasonlong1156]

The back of the ThermoWorks Smoke is magnetic. Will it stick/magnetize to the Guru’s holder. I have the same components and was thinking of ordering 2 from BBQ Guru if the Smoke will stick to the plate that the Guru actually slides into? Will the smoke work with the Guru magnet??? Please help so I can order :)

[@progers5019]

Seems I tried that but can't remember. Just went outside and found the magnetic on the smoke will not stick to the guru bracket due to it being stainless steel. I tried this before a while back, but forgot what I found. Option to make it work is find, bend, cut a piece of thin metal as wide as the smoke on one end, and about 1 1/2 inches on the other. Bend it in the bench vise, then drill a 3/8 hole in the small end for the rod to attach to from the guru magnet. I just went outside and made one which will work. The metal I used was a thin and rigid metal cabinet drawer divider. PM me on FB at Phil Rogers and I'll sen a few pictures.

[@jasonlong1156]

Awesome. Thank you!!!

[@DaveMurphy58]

Another great video! I learned a lot!

[@progers5019]

Hey Dave, yes this was a good one. I was using the large charcoal basket and the BBQ Guru. I love both of those accessories. The guru is pricy but is a great thing to have on the long brisket cook. I appreciate ya bud. Thanks for your support to the PIF channel. Means a lot to me. Have a great weekend what's left of it.

[@toddyamaoka6701]

Hi what is the magnetic bracket for ur smoke temp monitor? Thanks

[@509mm]

The bone was different because the flat bone you're use to is from the shoulder

[@shawnposey2515]

Lol look used to be a smoker now it's R2D2 from Star Wars lol. Just picking brother live your videos keepem coming. Roll Tide

[@progers5019]

LLLLLL. That has been said before. Thanks for watching Shawn when Bama meets up with Clemson they might feel the Rock and the Roll. The Gamecocks can't do it, but maybe the Tigers can.

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Shawn Posey hehe

[@patrickgrantlandsr158]

Hey Phil, did you get the grate and ring welded together or separate? Thanks for the videos

[@progers5019]

Hello Patrick. If you are talking about the large capacity charcoal basket from Arbor Fabricating, it is all one piece bottom welded onto the ring. If you are interested in one, Chad over at AF said to make sure you use the PIF5 discount code when placing your order to get the 5% off. It is a worthwhile basket, esp for long cooks like brisket, and it's stainless steel.

[@edwrd1990]

Nice vid. Where did you get the door?

[@progers5019]

You can find it at Cajun Bandit. www.cajunbandit.com/category/weber-smokey-mountain-upgrade-parts/weber-smokey-mountain-doors/

[@joemoneytaker1766]

Hi Phil, I'm trying your link in the description box for the charcoal basket but it is not working. Are they still in business? Thanks

[@progers5019]

Yes, I know why. Give me a few minutes to fix it. Thanks for letting me know, and thanks for watching.

[@progers5019]

okay, it's working now. Thanks

[@joemoneytaker1766]

@@progers5019thanks Phil

[@progers5019]

That was an early video talking a 5% discount, but now it's 10% discount with the same code.

[@anthonyanthonyanty]

Can someone tell me the clip he’s using for his ThermoWorks.

[@cherryanchorbbq7364]

Where can I find that mount for the thermo works?

[@chevellecarcass]

I'm wondering the same thing

[@nathanhassey4724]

Im sure you've mentioned this in another video but where did you get the Thermoworks Smoke holder?

[@progers5019]

Hey there Nathan. That is called a Flexible Gooseneck Smartphone holder or bracket. You can find it at Amazon. Macally Flexible and Adjustable Gooseneck Clip On Desk or Kitchen Table Holder Clamp Mount for iPad Air / Mini, Tablets, iPhone, Smartphones, & Nintendo Switch (ClipMount) www.amazon.com/Macally-Adjust...

[@anthonyanthonyanty]

Thank you

[@anthonyanthonyanty]

@@progers5019 thank you

[@richardrabalais3884]

You have more wires hanging off that thing then the back of my tv does. Lol...

[@progers5019]

You are right Richard. As long as you know where they are suppose to go you're good. lol Thanks for watching

[@jonathanwood1602]

Where did you get the magnetic holders?

[@progers5019]

Hello Jonathan, just now saw your post. The holder for the thermometer came from amazon. The magnetic holder for the guru is an accessory I purchased when ordering the bbq guru. There is a metal bracket/stand which comes with the guru, but I prefer this magnetic holder.www.bbqguru.com/storenav?CategoryId=5&ProductId=78

[@JG-vl8vs]

@@progers5019 Do you have a link to the magnetic holder for the thermometer?

[@progers5019]

@@JG-vl8vs The magnetic holder is from BBQ Guru and made to fit the Guru. It does not hold anything else. I ordered a second one and made a bracket that wold allow the magnetic backed smoke to attach. The clamp holding the Thermoworks Smoke thermometer is called a Flexible Gooseneck Smartphone holder or bracket. You can find it at Amazon. Macally Flexible and Adjustable Gooseneck Clip On Desk or Kitchen Table Holder Clamp Mount for iPad Air / Mini, Tablets, iPhone, Smartphones, & Nintendo Switch (ClipMount) www.amazon.com/Macally-Adjust...

[@davidmiller88ify]

why do you need the SMOKE and BBQ Guru?

[@progers5019]

Hey David. You don't have to use the Smoke since the guru gives the same information. I used the Smoke for 3 reasons. 1) I already had it so I could. 2) I used it as a Co-witness especially since it was the first time using the guru to make sure it was accurate. 3) The DigiQ version of the guru does not come with a wireless receiver, so you have to be at the cooker to read the temps. The Smoke has a transmitter and receiver so you can be 300 ft away e.g. in house watching tv or even in the bed asleep, and get an alarm if the temperature goes high or low. And by the way, it did alert me while watching football that the temps were falling. The charcoal was burning down to ash powder and it resulted in loss of proper air flow. It needed my attention to shake the ash powder thru and open up the air. There is another model of Guru called the CyberQ which includes both systems sot of. I could describe it but you can read all about it at BBQ GURU as well as watch YT videos about it. Thanks- Great question.

[@davidmiller88ify]

@@progers5019 Thanks Phil. I actually have the Smoke w the Gateway, and I am bumed about not having the fan to help regulate temps. Been looking at the Fireboard and adding a Pit Viper fan. In regards to the Ash powder issue, is that because of the size of the holes on the new charcoal basket? I like the idea of that in general for long cooks which usually scare me away. Wind up doing Hot n Fast instead. But if ash build up becomes an issue, that would negate its pros potentially. Thoughts?

[@progers5019]

@@davidmiller88ify This subject needs more fleshing out. Troy had a 16 hour brisket cook with his basket. He said in his vid he got up in the middle of the night once to check on it. Not sure if he needed to shake the ash buildup through. He used vents and No Guru. (Not that it's a difficult thing to do). Greg at The Woodshed Smoke & BBQ had to do the same thing at 20 hours. His homemade basket is open on the bottom and he uses the regular grates. I'm wondering if the low combustion cooker environment during a guru cook makes a difference than when you use just vents. IMO, that could be one reason the revised sns has larger oblong holes in the bottom because of ash build up decreasing air flow or needed oxygen. The basket maker may want to look at doing the same thing. Even with all that, I like both the large capacity stainless steel charcoal basket and the BBQ GURU. Can't wait to use them again.

[@usmc6157]

Subbed!

[@oakridgefacility3760]

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[@johnknapp6328]

Viewers we interrupt your program this evening for an informative presentation of bbq Q Guru brought to you by Phil in Florence. Set back and Relax. Guru seem to perform flawlessly, can u control temp by moving vent on guru. This brings us to basket should we recommend to Arbor either elevated grate or slightly larger holes for bottom of basket. Can you use waterpan with arbor basket. If your partaking of alcohol 🍷 beverage of choice, vintage wine from Pif orchards or good ole white lightning, should we worry about pit master tripping over all them wires a hanging. Ps what happened to the Ribs. This has been another 5 ⭐️ production brought to you by Pif Jif & Tif.

[@progers5019]

Hahaha. Comments only John can create. The guru worked great. Different things in a cooker can make slight differences in how a guru is affected. It takes a few cooks to realize what they are, and how to adjust. I think the basket would better serve with larger holes, or oblong holes. Seems ABC adjusted for the same reason. If the smaller burned charcoal completely burns up on topside, it turns to ash powder which does slowly stop air flow which begins putting out an already low combustion fire. At 6hrs in, I noticed my temps slowly going down. I already knew what it was with 20 lbs of charcoal piled up in there. I opened the door, and poked and shook the powder down into the bottom, then we were back in business. Even with a guru, it cannot handle a stopped up basket. I will send them this feedback. However, a pitmaster keeps a check on things, and if running a Wireless Thermometer with high low alarms, you will go check it which is what happened. Yes you can use the water pan. Thanks for your comments John.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Yep......Only John! "What Ever Happened to Naturally Aspirated Cookers"!?!? :-)

[@progers5019]

@@HeavyMetalBarBQue LLLLL

[@johnknapp6328]

@@HeavyMetalBarBQue where you been at Mc Donalds

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

No.........Burger King! :-) @@johnknapp6328

[@wade6584]

Too much technology for this ol country boy, good luck 🍀

[@oren5230]

Dang. All you need now is a gadget to shake the coals and another to pull the pork :-)

[@progers5019]

Bout to run out of stuff. I'm lookin one to call me on the phone and report in on how the cook is going, and when it will be done. LOL

[@bry120]

This looks like an electric drum

[@TDRUSH1]

Nice people

[@progers5019]

Thanks for watching Don

[@lindseyjohn4789]

Too many gagets .........

[@barbarapatton2111]

You are the most unorganized guy I’ve seen. Never put a magnet on a heat source. Heat kills a magnet.