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  1. ctimmer

    PID help

    Here is a link to my PID mod on a SmokinTex electric. I really like to be able to switch between PID control and the stock thermostat - allows me to bring it up to temperature and then switch over to PID control. http://therockbottom.net/BBQ/SmokinTexMod/smokintexmod.html Curt
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    New to smoking... Just a few ?'s

    Here is the PID modification I did to a SmokinTex 1400 electric. You may find it useful in your decision / implementation: http://therockbottom.net/BBQ/SmokinTexMod/smokintexmod.html
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    Added PID controller to my SmokinTex 1400

    The PID controller worked better this time. The temperatures were a little erratic because I was testing different temperature settings. Because of the insulation the top just gets slightly warm. The specifications indicate that I am well below the requirement for a heat sink. If it gets to be...
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    Added PID controller to my SmokinTex 1400

    Fencesitter - lots to think about here!   Agreed, after adjusting the set point to 250F yeilding a stoker temperature of about 220F the swing settled down quite a bit. Because the SmokinTex is fairly well insulated it does not respond as quickly when the power is shut off. Setting the smoker...
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    Added PID controller to my SmokinTex 1400

    I just started a smoke. 3 racks of baby backs. As soon as the temperature reaches 200 or so I will start the PID controller and run the auto-tune. You can watch the temperatures at: http://curttimmerman.net/logger/bbqmonitor.html Just click on 'Start Monitor', it will automatically refresh...
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    Added PID controller to my SmokinTex 1400

    This is my web page and I will be updating it as I learn more about PID temperature control. I'm looking for feedback on anything that is not clear or missing. Thanks for the encouragement, Curt
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    Added PID controller to my SmokinTex 1400

    Almost completed: Results are encouraging, complete information can be found here: http://therockbottom.net/BBQ/SmokinTexMod/smokintexmod.html Curt
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    PID Enclosier

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    Greetings from Alaska

    Yes but the picture was actually taken about 35 years ago near Kennecott. Curt
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    Greetings from Alaska

    About 10 miles west and 5 miles south of Wasilla. Curt
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    Greetings from Alaska

    Smoking/BBQing all year around. Getting old enough to switch to electric (SmokinTex). Looking forward to a lot of good ideas here. Curt
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