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All Things Considered => General Discussion--Non food Related => Topic started by: Kristin Meredith on July 07, 2020, 05:02:35 PM

Title: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Kristin Meredith on July 07, 2020, 05:02:35 PM
ThermoWorks has very graciously given PelletFan the ThermoWorks Signal to give away to one lucky member.  Thank you ThermoWorks!!!

If you wish to be entered in the drawing, you need to do the following (it is a bit different than prior drawings, so pay attention!):
 
1.  To receive a drawing number, you need to post, in this thread, a comment about the Signals product or something you observed and liked in the review.  It does not need to be lengthy, but needs to be specific -- no "I really like this product".  So, for example:  "I like 'X' feature on the Signals" or "I like that 'Y' was tested on the Signals."

2.  I will read your post and then assign you a number, again in this thread, in your post.

3.  We will keep this thread open and accepting entries until 8 pm (Eastern) on Tuesday, July 14.

4.  At 8:30 pm (Eastern) on July 14, I will use the random number generator to pick the winning number and announce it in this thread.

5.  One entry per member.

6. The winner must be willing to provide an address, via PM, to me so that we can send the unit.

Any questions, please either PM me or post here.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on July 07, 2020, 05:15:26 PM
Good luck to those who enter the drawing!  I will not be entering as I already own one that I have yet to use due to pure laziness.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: WiPelletHead on July 07, 2020, 06:05:16 PM
First off a big THANK YOU to Thermoworks and also to Bentley and Kristen for doing this.

A couple things that I liked about the Signals.

1. How well and easy the WIFI was use. I followed the brisket cook quite a bit with no issues at all.
2. The range of the Bluetooth.

Good luck to all that enter.

Entry No. 15 (I am starting higher up because I think folks think lower numbers have less of a chance!)
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: smokin soon on July 07, 2020, 06:31:05 PM
Excellent review. I did see a few things I liked over my current Tappeque. Also the ability to add a bellows fan is nice to have available if needed.

Entry No. 16
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Osborn Cox on July 07, 2020, 10:09:43 PM
I was also interested in the range of the Bluetooth because we don’t have WiFi at the summer cottage, and the combination of WiFi and Bluetooth makes this product particularly interesting to me.    Thanks to Thermoworks and Bentley/Kristen for the review.

Entry No. 17
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: W6YJ on July 07, 2020, 10:16:46 PM
I presently have a Fireboard, but definitely like the display on the Signals with all four probes showing at the same time.
I don't have a stick burner, but also like that it can control the Bellows.

Thanks for allowing Bentley to test it.

Entry No. 18
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: rfinley on July 08, 2020, 07:53:28 AM
I liked the fact that Kyle from ThermoWorks was available to answer questions. By the fact that he had
4 posts for the trial kind of says the app and hardware have been well thought out. Many times the apps
lag behind the hardware.  Thanks to ThermoWorks for allowing this product evaluation !!!  Also Thanks to
Bentley for doing the evaluation and giving us "Just the Facts" !!!! 

Entry No. 19
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: lil moose on July 08, 2020, 08:44:14 AM
Wow that's great of ThermoWorks to do this!!   Thanks to them :cool: :clap:

I really like the idea of having 4 channels with this unit because at times I will run two different grills next to each other and would only need the one thermometer to keep and eye on them  :clap:   Also I can relax and use my phone if the temp is way to hot outside  and it gets HOT here!

The other reason THEY WORK!  Love the instant reads I have and they are spot on!! 

Entry No. 20
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Brushpopper on July 08, 2020, 08:47:00 AM
Thanks to everyone involved with the test and the donation!  I liked the ease of set up and use.  It appears easy enough that even I could do it.

Entry No. 21
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on July 08, 2020, 09:10:14 AM
Wow that's great of ThermoWorks to do this!!   Thanks to them :cool: :clap:

I really like the idea of having 4 channels with this unit because at times I will run two different grills next to each other and would only need the one thermometer to keep and eye on them  :clap:   Also I can relax and use my phone if the temp is way to hot outside  and it gets HOT here!

The other reason THEY WORK!  Love the instant reads I have and they are spot on!! 

Entry No. 20

I think you will need their cable extensions in order to be able to use this device on more than one grill.  The cables with the unit are about 3ft long I think and the extender adds about 3ft. I have them and they work great.  I have not tried adding to extenders to make it 9ft though so I don't know if that would work.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: MP09 on July 08, 2020, 09:52:45 AM
I really liked having 4 channels instead of 2. the bluetooth range was impressive and i can see where that would eliminate dead spots at my house. The setup seems to be very easy which is a plus. Thanks again for the review and Thermaworks for donating...

Entry No. 22
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: glitchy on July 08, 2020, 11:03:01 AM
Best of luck to those entering! I'm hoping that someone that really needs it gets drawn. I love Thermoworks products (except the fridge/freezer alarm I bought that is a pain to program) and think many things about the Signals looks great, but I already have a Fireboard that does everything i need it to and has been regulated to mostly charcoal cooks with WiFi on the pellet grills. About the only time I put it on a pellet grill anymore is overnight cooks to make sure it doesn't flame out and as they keep improving the firmware on the Woodwind and SmokeFire this may not be needed much longer. Great looking product and so cool that Thermoworks donated it to be tested and given away. My decision would have been tough if this was out when I was buying the FireBoard.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: pmillen on July 08, 2020, 11:33:48 AM
I'm a PF Global Moderator, so I don't think it's appropriate for me to enter a random drawing, but I wanted to post–
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: jdmessner on July 08, 2020, 12:58:54 PM
I would like to join the chorus of people thanking ThermoWorks for providing the Signal for evaluation and to Bentley for doing the leg work. It was a very informative thread. I liked the simplicity of being able to use it with a $79 phone. I think Bentley and I must have very simular taste in phones! I am not real techie minded but I think I could actually figure this one out. Thanks again for all involved!!

Entry No. 23
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: yorkdude on July 08, 2020, 01:20:05 PM
Another one to Thank ThermoWorks (Kyle) and Bentley and Kristin.
Good job.
Good luck to the winner.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Kristin Meredith on July 08, 2020, 01:59:36 PM
Best of luck to those entering! I'm hoping that someone that really needs it gets drawn. I love Thermoworks products (except the fridge/freezer alarm I bought that is a pain to program) and think many things about the Signals looks great, but I already have a Fireboard that does everything i need it to and has been regulated to mostly charcoal cooks with WiFi on the pellet grills. About the only time I put it on a pellet grill anymore is overnight cooks to make sure it doesn't flame out and as they keep improving the firmware on the Woodwind and SmokeFire this may not be needed much longer. Great looking product and so cool that Thermoworks donated it to be tested and given away. My decision would have been tough if this was out when I was buying the FireBoard.

I assume you are not wanting to enter?  Let me know if I am wrong and I will assign a number. -- Kristin
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: glitchy on July 08, 2020, 02:06:01 PM
Kristin, correct, no entry for me. just expressing gratitude to You, Bentley and Thermoworks.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: cookingjnj on July 08, 2020, 03:20:46 PM
Not to sound like a broken record, but gotta give credit where credit is due..... thanks much to Kyle and Thermoworks for providing the Signals product for review.  Thanks to Bentley for another informative, complete and entertaining review of the Signals, and to Kristen for all the coordination of this drawing.

I liked quite a few of the items which have already been mentioned, the ease of use, the WiFi element etc.  I think I like the four channel display to see all the temps at one time.  I currently use a Ink Bird which does not have that ability. 

Thanks again Kyle, Bentley and Kristin.

Entry No. 24
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: hughver on July 08, 2020, 04:21:24 PM
The  Signal features that stand out for me are the 4 probes and WiFi.

Entry No. 25
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: okie smokie on July 08, 2020, 05:23:00 PM
I have WiFi with my 590 and 2 accurate probes.  So I won't enter, but I too would like to thank you and Bentley for time and effort spent for PF. 
 :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Bentley on July 09, 2020, 06:21:26 PM
I disagree, but won't fight you this time.  I will say for you or Lew and for the Members to know.  Neither of you will probably ever have anything to do with the drawing, so I do not see how there could be any impropriety on either of your parts.  And I say this so that moving forward, if we ever do have another drawing, that neither one of you feel you have to recluse yourself!


I'm a PF Global Moderator, so I don't think it's appropriate for me to enter a random drawing...
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: WiPelletHead on July 09, 2020, 06:41:46 PM
I disagree, but won't fight you this time.  I will say for you or Lew and for the Members to know.  Neither of you will probably ever have anything to do with the drawing, so I do not see how there could be any impropriety on either of your parts.  And I say this so that moving forward, if we ever do have another drawing, that neither one of you feel you have to recluse yourself!


I'm a PF Global Moderator, so I don't think it's appropriate for me to enter a random drawing...

I totally agree with Bentley on this. I feel that it would be fine for Paul and Lew to enter for the drawing. They both contribute so much to the forum. I can see Lew's reason for not entering, but Paul why don't you reconsider and toss your hat in. I for one would be happy if you did.

My  :2cents:
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: cookingjnj on July 09, 2020, 06:59:10 PM
I disagree, but won't fight you this time.  I will say for you or Lew and for the Members to know.  Neither of you will probably ever have anything to do with the drawing, so I do not see how there could be any impropriety on either of your parts.  And I say this so that moving forward, if we ever do have another drawing, that neither one of you feel you have to recluse yourself!


I'm a PF Global Moderator, so I don't think it's appropriate for me to enter a random drawing...

I totally agree with Bentley on this. I feel that it would be fine for Paul and Lew to enter for the drawing. They both contribute so much to the forum. I can see Lew's reason for not entering, but Paul why don't you reconsider and toss your hat in. I for one would be happy if you did.

My  :2cents:

+1
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Conumdrum on July 09, 2020, 08:54:52 PM
I would like to say legally, after the last Supreme Court ruling that I win. :cool:
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Kristin Meredith on July 12, 2020, 08:48:35 AM
Two days left to enter folks.  I am sure those entered hope no more because their odds are great right now!!! :pig:
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: rughead on July 12, 2020, 09:54:08 AM
 
  The probes being color coded at both ends are a winner!
Easy to track their position when using multiple probe locations.
Kyle, Bentley and Kristin, thank you very much...

Entry No. 26
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: SmokinHandyman on July 12, 2020, 01:28:16 PM
 4 channels instead of 2 is a lot better than my Maverick. Bluetooth would let me use my iPad or my iPod.
Nice review.
Thanks to you guys and Thermoworks.

Entry No. 27
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: JeffCO on July 13, 2020, 10:21:24 AM
I like the ease of setup and the multi-channel capability.  Thanks to ThermoWorks for providing the unit.

Entry No. 28
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal --WINNER IS....
Post by: Kristin Meredith on July 14, 2020, 09:11:08 PM
Sorry I am late, had Knight out for a little exercise once it cooled off.

AND THE WINNER IS....... No. 15 WIPellethead!!!!  Congrats! :clap: :clap: :clap:  Please PM me your address and we will get that out to you.  Thanks to all who entered.  I am sure ThermoWorks appreciates your feedback on the features you liked.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: WiPelletHead on July 14, 2020, 09:30:27 PM
Wow, I can't believe it. I never win.  ;D

Once again, A big thank you to Thermoworks, Kyle, Bentley and Kristin for this.

And to all the Pellet Fan members that participated.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: glitchy on July 15, 2020, 12:01:57 AM
Congrats WiPelletHead!
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: W6YJ on July 15, 2020, 12:06:19 AM
Congratulations WiPelletHead.

And thanks to Kyle, Kristin, and Bentley.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: yorkdude on July 15, 2020, 05:26:33 AM
Congratulations, enjoy.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on July 15, 2020, 07:57:48 AM
Congrats WiPelletHead!

Looking forward to posts on here about how you are using your new toy.

Thanks, Pellet Fan and Thermoworks for the member benefit.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Osborn Cox on July 15, 2020, 07:58:39 AM
Right state, wrong member  ;D congrats WiPellethead and thanks again to Pelletfan and Thermoworks for making it happen!
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: jdmessner on July 15, 2020, 08:59:46 AM
Congrats to you WiPellethead. Just curious whether this proves the starting with a higher number theory?
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Kristin Meredith on July 15, 2020, 09:10:42 AM
Congrats to you WiPellethead. Just curious whether this proves the starting with a higher number theory?

It may or I might have a bias.  It just seems to me that the lower numbers never get picked even thought it is random.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: lil moose on July 15, 2020, 10:38:35 AM
WOW, congrats WiPelletHead :cool: :cool:       
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: cookingjnj on July 15, 2020, 03:23:15 PM
Congrats WPH.  Huge thanks again to Kyle, Bent and Kristin for pulling this together.  Great review and great thread.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: WiPelletHead on July 15, 2020, 04:54:16 PM
Already planning the first cook with it. Think it's going to be Pepper Stout Beef.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on July 15, 2020, 05:26:54 PM
Already planning the first cook with it. Think it's going to be Pepper Stout Beef.

Good choice
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Bentley on July 15, 2020, 07:35:03 PM
OK, time to get off my lazy    and get this to shipping tomorrow, you have my Word on it!


Already planning the first cook with it. Think it's going to be Pepper Stout Beef.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: WiPelletHead on July 15, 2020, 08:15:11 PM
No worries Bentley. It will get here when it gets here. It's only been one day.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: Bentley on July 16, 2020, 10:19:50 AM
It is on its way USPS...I have sent you a PM with tracking info.
Title: Re: Member Prize Drawing -- ThermoWorks Signal
Post by: WiPelletHead on July 16, 2020, 11:04:46 AM
I got it. Thanks Bentley