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Pit Boss

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  1. Smokinpiney

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    I've had an 820 for 3 years and its never let me down. Does the 1150 have a wifi controller?
     
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    That's really the only complaint I've heard about them. Their wifi controllers can act a little wonky sometimes. But their customer service (under normal circumstances lol) is awesome!
     
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    We shall see...the one ii got is the newer version of controller and app
     
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    Very happy with mine, I got the updated controller and haven't found a need to install it.
     
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    Hot spot.....no good... 20220124_153821.jpg
     
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    Built a flame tamer 20220124_153838.jpg
     
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    made it out of 8 gauge ......more mods tomorrow
     
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    There's a gap in the hopper end between the grease plate and that bracket with the tan dust on it.
    The grease plate or broiler plate is curved half moon shape....the bracket is flat,so quite a gap there.
    The hot air goes thru the gap and hits the temp sensor that controls the pit.....fooling the controller thinking the pit is hot when it's not...so it shuts the auger off. 20220125_133709.jpg
     
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    Half moon I'm cutting out of 11 gauge 20220125_131914.jpg
     
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    i ran it last night with a piece of aluminum foil stuffed in the gap and it ran great
     
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    tonights run was a little off but im dealing with cold and wind....gotta give it a fair shake
     
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    They should of hired you as a consultant on the design.:chef:
     
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    Am I the only one that sees a steam locomotive without wheels in this pic?

    Nice cooker ! :yes:
     
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    Sub zero wind chills right now:headbang: I need more stable atmosphere before I do any more mods or I'm just chasing my tail.
     
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    Have you incorporated an insulating blanket into your operation? Perhaps a three sided shelter that weather vanes away from the prevailing wind to put your cooking device in with the open side having an insulating drop down curtain? Maybe something like the clear plastic barrier strips that places use to hold cold air in their freezers.. spitballing here.
     
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    Thanks for the suggestions, I'm not gonna go that far with it....I'll use my insulated pit today,the pit boss will be my fair weather friend:)
     
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    Pit Boss gave that dude a new cooker.
     
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