2 new temp. gauges and bottle opener for the PB850PS2

KP33,

The drip pan/ sear plate that goes from left to right has a compound radius with the left hand being larger, the right hand being tighter. Also it is sloped down being lower on the right.

So as you move his shield on the X axis, the gap between his shield increases or decreases the gap on the Y axis from underneath.

So, if moving the shield to the left hand side, there is a greater gap between the shield and the drip pan/sear plate to allow more flow to the left hand side of the grilling area from the firepot. Move to the right hand side, it closes the gap/ maybe even making contact depending on his design, which would force the flow from the fire pot to the right hand side of the grilling area, Think of it as a damper.
 
KP33,

The drip pan/ sear plate that goes from left to right has a compound radius with the left hand being larger, the right hand being tighter. Also it is sloped down being lower on the right.

So as you move his shield on the X axis, the gap between his shield increases or decreases the gap on the Y axis from underneath.

So, if moving the shield to the left hand side, there is a greater gap between the shield and the drip pan/sear plate to allow more flow to the left hand side of the grilling area from the firepot. Move to the right hand side, it closes the gap/ maybe even making contact depending on his design, which would force the flow from the fire pot to the right hand side of the grilling area, Think of it as a damper.
Any chance you can take a pic of what you are referring to?
 
When I move it to the left, it allows more heat to travel to the left, when I move it to the right it stops the heat from traveling to the left.
The 'GAP' under the broiler plate increases when the shield is moved to the left and decreases when moved to the right.
 
When I move it to the left, it allows more heat to travel to the left, when I move it to the right it stops the heat from traveling to the left.
The 'GAP' under the broiler plate increases when the shield is moved to the left and decreases when moved to the right.
But that’s a piece you created and made on your own correct it did not come with the Pit Boss right
 
it's the square housing of the air chamber that the combustion fan blows through, also the auger tube is inside there.
 
I was hoping the Original poster would have replied back about the request to see his heat diffuser mod... and I’ve requested twice. I don’t believe in high jacking someone’s posting... Hopefully we’ll see his mod in the near future. I did a heat diffuser mod on my Austin XL a little over a year ago that’s been very effective. I’ll start a different thread with details and pictures for anyone that’s interested.


Pellet Pro Austin XL and a few more mods... In SoCal and Always... Semper Fi
I have seen this mod, but I don't have a pic. It's simply a piece of metal a bit bigger than your firepot that is bent in an upside down "U" shape and fits over the firepot and under the heat deflector to add an extra layer of heat deflection. It is rigged to slide out of the way when you want to use your sear plate. I doubt there would be any other reason to slide it back and forth.
 
So here is my Adjustable Heat Shield (patent pending) for the PB850PS2
I know it has been a while but I have been testing and I forget to take pics when my grill is open for cleaning, just like I forget to take pics of my finished cooks.
You slide it to the right to block heat from going to the left, slide it to the left to allow heat to go to the left.
I take advantage of the shape and slant of the broiler plate to control the heat.
The more you move it to the left, the more the 'gap' opens between the broiler plate and shield allowing more heat to the left.


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So on your grill the left gets hotter than the right I assume that’s why when it’s close to the fire pot it’s less heat to left side and the more you slide it the more heat goes to the left, on my 1150 my right side is always hotter.
 
So on your grill the left gets hotter than the right I assume that’s why when it’s close to the fire pot it’s less heat to left side and the more you slide it the more heat goes to the left, on my 1150 my right side is always hotter.
that would be correct.
the 1150 has the opposite problem with the right side being the hot side.
I know I can fix that too, but I would have to have a 1150 to experiment with.
I smoked two large Tri Tips this wknd. and because one was bigger, I put it on the left and adjusted the Heat Shield accordingly and both internal temps. were the same almost through the entire cook. Done at the exact same time. and very good!
 
That is a pretty clever heat deflector and would work just as well on the 820. I just need to get the dimensions and take it to my local fabricator since I don't have the tools to do that kind of work. But it is clever. It's a shame PB doesn't add it to all their grills to solve what is clearly a wide spread problem. Cheap and effective solution
 

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