Pit Boss P settings

[pheasant16]

Good morning all.
Older Pit Boss PB700FBW2 "Classic"
A very casual user, set temp and forget. Buddy was saying he got rid of his pellet smoker because of lack of smoke flavor. I've always liked a mild smoke so never looked any deeper than set at 225 and waiting for probe to say 205.
Was reading something AI generated about P settings. It suggested leaving it in SMOKE and turning the P setting down from the preset level 4 to keep the temp at about 225 for your desired length of heavier smoke before turning it up to the temperature you desire to finish the cook at. Using my old wood smoker for sausage I smoke for about 3 hours then stop chips to finish. I'd appreciate someone using a Pit Boss in this manner (hold about 225) for a few hours then turn up the temp to finish. Never would have thought about this. What P setting gets me to about 225? Would have to get a fire box thermometer too. I'd prefer the machine settings alone as opposed to adding a smoke tube if I wanted a heavier smoke.
Thank you

 

[JIMSMOKES]

My PB1150ps2 doesn't have the adjustable P (pause) setting. I start it on the lowest heat setting 180 for a bit to boost the smoke flavor. Then set it to my final cooking temp.
Pellet choice can make a big difference in smoke flavor. I'm getting some good flavor from Smokin Pecan pellets right now.

 

[pheasant16]

My PB1150ps2 doesn't have the adjustable P (pause) setting. I start it on the lowest heat setting 180 for a bit to boost the smoke flavor. Then set it to my final cooking temp.
Pellet choice can make a big difference in smoke flavor. I'm getting some good flavor from Smokin Pecan pellets right now.

I think this older model lowest setting is 200, and think increasing time between dumps to allow pellets to smolder longer might give a better chance at increasing smoke level. That's why this P setting sounds interesting. It said stay away from P6 and P7 due to fire dying. So all that would be left would be P5 and 15-30 seconds difference doesn't seem like it would make that much difference.

 

[Fueling Around]

I don't have a Pitt Boss. I have the short-lived MB pellet pooper that uses a similar if not identical controller as the older PB.
I have tried different "P" settings. Goal was to try balance the pit temperature (based on high and low ambient temperature) as well as diminish the billowing cloud of white smoke shortly after the Pulse feed of pellets. I've only succeeded in setting the "P" too high (slower pulse) and getting a flame out in the pellet pot.
I bought a cheap motor speed control off Amazon and will experiment with dropping the induction fan speed to reduce the billowing white cloud and maybe balance the pit temperature.

 

[Parshooter]

My Pit Boss has the P setting and the lowest temp is 200. Never thought about changing the P to increase smoke. I have a couple of tubes to get more smokey flavor and have been happy with that.

 

[pheasant16]

My Pit Boss has the P setting and the lowest temp is 200. Never thought about changing the P to increase smoke. I have a couple of tubes to get more smokey flavor and have been happy with that.

You're spot on. Tried a smoke tube yesterday and was pleasantly surprised by the increased smoke level without monkeying with settings. P settings was a mental exercise when the dust settled. Buddy could have done the same, but now he will invite himself over when I fire up the smoker.