Grill shutting off
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nubbinridge
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You might be having power flotations which could cause that.
Thank you, I will have to check the extension cord we use.
I use an extension cord on mine but it is only a 6 foot cord. I believe 25 feet or over are too long (I called Pit Boss one time and asked them I let one run for about a half hour using a 50 foot cord. No problems, but I did not want to risk using a long one and it cut out in the middle of a cook).
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This is very helpful to know. Thank you.
I use a 25 foot ext. cord but it is a 12 AWG so plenty heavy duty, never had that problem.
I even plug my heat gun into it to start the smoke tube while the grill is running.
I even plug my heat gun into it to start the smoke tube while the grill is running.
Mike From R.I.
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16 AWG extension cord 40' if I'm lucky (wife and daughter trimmed more than the shrubs) and I have no issues. Over 50' I would start worrying about a voltage drop, but these smokers and grills I thought didn't pull much amperage 6-8 amp?
Lindsey_1234
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Ours shuts off because of the poor hopper design. We have to try and pile Pellets over the feed area because the hopper needed to be designed with a steep grade at the bottom to assist in feeding Pellets. I had heard that pitboss was really good about replacing faulty components but I'm finding this morning that maybe I won't even be able to contact them. We have had our grill for 4 years and it's caught fire a few times as a result from it shutting off. I think we will look for a different brand for replacement. We Cook brisket often and it's been too many times where we cant depend on the grill to stay on all night.
