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<blockquote data-quote="tRidiot" data-source="post: 3359886" data-attributes="member: 9374"><p>I honestly don't remember, it's been too many years. But I got one like this:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.bbqislandinc.com/ortech-traeger-pellet-digital-replacement-control.html" target="_blank">https://www.bbqislandinc.com/ortech-traeger-pellet-digital-replacement-control.html</a></p><p></p><p>This is the Ortech replacement which works well and has a whole lot more control available for the augur, allowing you to fine-tune your temps more. But, it is just a set pellet drop rate based on your P settings.</p><p></p><p>The PID controllers like the Savannah Stoker are actually responsive to temp fluxuations and much better, IMO. I wished I had gone this route, but I didn't know about them initially. For $90 for the Ortech or $200 for the SS, I would have gotten the SS first, but didn't want to shell out to replace it, since I almost never use my Traeger anymore. Honestly, the Ortech one works great and has much better control than the factory one, especially once you get to know it. Much like learning how your rifle shoots, and reloading your own rounds, keeping good records and monitoring temps continuously makes a monstrous huge difference. Each smoker reacts different based on your pellets, your location, etc. You can probably achieve 80% of the results of the Savannah Stoker with the Ortech, provided you have a really good thermometer. I use a Fireboard which was a phenomenal investment in my BBQ efforts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tRidiot, post: 3359886, member: 9374"] I honestly don't remember, it's been too many years. But I got one like this: [URL]https://www.bbqislandinc.com/ortech-traeger-pellet-digital-replacement-control.html[/URL] This is the Ortech replacement which works well and has a whole lot more control available for the augur, allowing you to fine-tune your temps more. But, it is just a set pellet drop rate based on your P settings. The PID controllers like the Savannah Stoker are actually responsive to temp fluxuations and much better, IMO. I wished I had gone this route, but I didn't know about them initially. For $90 for the Ortech or $200 for the SS, I would have gotten the SS first, but didn't want to shell out to replace it, since I almost never use my Traeger anymore. Honestly, the Ortech one works great and has much better control than the factory one, especially once you get to know it. Much like learning how your rifle shoots, and reloading your own rounds, keeping good records and monitoring temps continuously makes a monstrous huge difference. Each smoker reacts different based on your pellets, your location, etc. You can probably achieve 80% of the results of the Savannah Stoker with the Ortech, provided you have a really good thermometer. I use a Fireboard which was a phenomenal investment in my BBQ efforts. [/QUOTE]
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