Auberins controller problems again!

[golfpro2301]

So I was 3 hours in to an 8 hour cook and my dual probe controller went out again. This is the second time. I have food in the smoker for 50 people coming over tonight and now I have to plug the element straight in to the outlet and keep venting the heat by opening the door. Anyone else have problems with these controllers. I am wondering if I should just replace it with a PID setup. I am leaning more towards the PID setup. I have a basic understanding of the wiring but I would like to wire in two lights on the front panel for when the element is on and when a cooling fan is on. Anyone able to show me how to do this?

 

[mneeley490]

I'd contact Auberins and see what they say.

I'm on my second unit (the first one blew an internal fuse), so I now keep a few 20A. fuses on hand for just such an emergency. Haven't had to use any of them yet with the second one.

 

[jalan43]

Mine just stopped working again today! Sent them an email. 

 

[golfpro2301]

They are going to replace mine. Its frustrating because it will handle 1800 watts and im only running 1500. I am wondering if I run an auto-tune on the new one if it would put less stress on the unit. And I thought electric wouldnt have any problems.

 

[jalan43]

I'm running 1500 through mine too! It just seems to be one thing after another!

 

[golfpro2301]

Neely,

Where do you get your fuses at. Mine blew again and I cant find any place that carries 6 X 30mm.

 

[mneeley490]

Neely,
Where do you get your fuses at. Mine blew again and I cant find any place that carries 6 X 30mm.

I bought mine on ebay from a seller in China. Took about 3 weeks to get here, but it was the only place I could find any. The upside is that they were pretty inexpensive. Rat Shack was no help at all, and even Fry's Electronics didn't have them.