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This is probably my issue, even though Auber customer service said the PID would work if I didn't have to take the smoker temp too high. But it won't even start the element heating. Time to send the PID back.....
Thank you sir. I did keep the old element on the sole suspect that it may not have been the issue. I will check the ohms on it to see what readings I get. Luckily, I am fairly knowledgeable about electronics and repairs. I rarely throw anything away that I can repair.
I have an Auberpid for my mes and love it... took my 25 to 30 degree temp swings down to holding within 2 degrees. Mine was around $150 I think, probably a little more now but totally worth it!
Ryan
Recently, I’ve installed an Auber AW-1520H PID controller to my SmokinTex PRO 1400 model smoker. This model of smoker comes with a manual thermostat base temperature controller which makes it a great candidate to upgrade with a PID controller. Due to the simplicity of the smoker’s system, it...
The regular Bradleys are only half built. I ran a dual element controlled by an AuberPID that could do everything. Hot smoke, cold smoke (kinda) and ran rock solid.
Try a high-quality K-type thermocouple from Omega, Auber, or Watlow. Make sure it's properly placed away from direct heat, use shielded wiring to reduce interference, and check if your PID has input filtering. If swings persist, a better thermocouple should help!
Thanks, everyone. All connections look clean, not corroded or burnt, so it's a mystery what happened.
I see tallbm's guide to bypassing the controller, which is how I got inside mine to look, but is there a guide that can walk me through parts and steps needed for the AuberPID solution?
Yep, have done the 2 mods. AuberPID and mailbox for smoke tube or tray. I use this smoker way more than my RT pellet grill. Very accurate low temp control for sausage, jerky, fish, etc.
...the resistance on the old element if you still have it .
I think a 1200 watt element should be around 9 ohms ?
Other than that , I think your fine . Going by your description anyway .
Consider the bypass wiring , and adding an AuberPID controller . Turns the MES smokers in to a great smoker .
Today i removed the factory controller and heating element. Temporarily installed a 1500w 120v hotplate along with my new Auber AW-1520 WIFI PID. Max temp on the hotplate was ≈220f. Set the PID to 200f then 210f and this is a screenshot. Why couldn't TSM install this in the first place? This is...
Those panel mount marine circuit breakers are nice. I ran across them when I worked on an 80s cabin cruiser electrical system. I used one as a power switch and circuit protection in my homemade Auber powered PID controller, can't beat them.
AuberPID + anything electric. If it has controller, mod it for power only. Heads up the insulation in most smokers is not really designed for higher temps.
Do what most have already done. Get an third party PID (ex auber controller) and do the mailbox mod. Temps will be steady and you won't have to feed the beast every 20 min. And Yes, you'll get good eats!
10 degrees is not much between 2 sensors. The physical size and style of sensor makes a big difference. The best way to test the differential between the 2 is to tie them together with bare copper wire. One might lag behind the other but tied together they should match once they are saturated .
I like the way you rolled it out in the bags. I have learned something new. Looks much easier than extruding it thru the stuffer or jerky shooter. Thanks.
HT
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