I have the dual probe WSD-1503CPH model. I built my own electric fridge conversion, but I am not electronically inclined enough to build a PID from scratch. So this Auber PID was a godsend. My element is 1500w, so I went with the higher end version that can control up to 1800w. Also, they say it'll run on either 120v or 220v, but I haven't tried the higher voltage yet.
It takes a while to figure out how to run it (the manual could really be written better) but once you have it down, it couldn't be easier.
This model has 6 settings, meaning you can program it to do 6 different things on each smoke. You can cook by temp and time, temp and internal temp, or any combination of both. It will hold your smoker temp to within 1-2 degees.
For instance, on a pork butt, I will pre-program it to come up to 225° smoker temperature and hold for 1 hour, to bring the smoker up to temp.
Then, after the hour is up, it will automatically shift into cabinet temp and IT, and keep going until the IT on the pork butt hits 200°.
When it hits that temp, which I consider pulling tenderness, I have it set to drop down to a smoker temp of 130° to hold until I'm ready to take it out. That uses only 3 of the settings, so theoretically I could set it do 3 more, but my smokes aren't that complicated yet.
This is a perfect "set it and forget it" PID for an overnight smoke, or for when you have other things to do, like run to the store, catch the game, etc. In fact, I'm using it right now to make rawhide sticks for our dog.
