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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    A few days ago I smoked a pork butt. This was my first attempt since the turkey breast that started this thread. I took some of the suggestions that were presented here, and I am happy to say that the Auber worked perfectly. Here's what I did: I changed the settings to match Chopsaws. I wrapped...
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    The sensor was middle left side about 1/3 down from the top. PID settings are standard factory settings. The turkey breast was 5.3lbs raw weight. I removed the skin and injected 1 1/2 cup of chicken broth, butter, and spices. There was about 2/3 cup of liquid in the bottom of the pan that I...
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    Thanks for all your responses guys. My next attempt will be to try a different circuit and make the settings adjustments to the Auber and see what happens. I think I will also set the control at 260*. I'll let you know how it goes.
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    I believe the next thing I'm going to do is determine how the meat effects the temp inside the box. I now have a situation where the smoker is holding 270 degrees +/- 2 degrees when empty. I'm thinking that I may only have to regulate when I need a lower temp (for salmon or other low temp apps)...
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    Yes sir, that's exactly what I did.
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    Yes I can access the connections. When I replaced the element I also put new stainless connections on it too. I will have to take the covers off and double check my work, but I'm 99.5 % that the element is wired directly to the plug. I also believe that it can get hotter, but the only...
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    20 amp circuit with no other draw besides internet modem.
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    The electric cord with plug is wired directly to the element. MES electronics have been bypassed. I have been watching this for about 1/2 hr now and it is maintaining 270 +/- 2* with no controller at all. Just plugged in directly. Strange.
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    So... there is a limit switch on the burner itself?
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    So this is interesting. As I said earlier, the heating element is wired directly to the plug. I plugged it in and put my ThermPro sensor directly in the middle of the box. It took about 30 minutes for the temp to rise to 282, outdoor temp in Golden Co today is 47. Then it started dropping, as if...
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    Easy enough to do. The element is wired directly to power in the smoker so all I have to do is plug it in and let it go. I performed this test right after I rewired the smoker but I did not measure the temp, only that it was on and getting hot. I'll plug it in and measure and report back.
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    Yes you are correct that the set up performed "better" with the box empty. Better, but not accurate. It did reach a higher temp, but not the set temp, and it did not hold it. It was set at 275. Empty it went up to 272, then dropped to 265, and continued dropping to 260. At that point I shut it...
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    Thank you for the settings. Yes, you are correct. I don't have a real understanding of how these controllers work. Some research is in order. I was expecting a plug and play operation, but the controller is so versatile it has to be configured to your specific application. In our case, smoking...
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    Auber WS-1510 Not Reaching Temp

    Thanks. I have the same smoker so your settings should be about what I need. Sounds like something you have to get a feel for. I was hoping for a set it and forget it. This turkey will be consumed today so I'll be doing another later this week to try it again.
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