newbie startup temp question

[Fxsales1959]

Hey Y'all
Did intro earlier. Sorry to be a newb PITA.
Just got my PBV4PS2.
the manual kinda sucks.
Attempted burn off. being the techy I am I placed a probe from my Inkbird on the middle of the middle grate during burn-off. to verify temps versus control panel.
The inkbird was nearly 50 degrees hotter than what the control panel read on ACT temp. Image attached shows 330 for ACT and 383 for inkbird temp.
Inkbird is verified accurate.
Is this normal? Am I going to have to "guess" on what to set the control panel on to get 250 internal on chamber. If so , me and my new smoker are not going to get along.
Thanks in advance
John

 

[Fxsales1959]

Update: called support. they say replacde the temp probe, which is an act of congress and on backorder.
Not a good start for me and PitBoss

 

[Ol' Smokey]

Put the inkbird as close as possible to the probe in the unit and see how far off it is. Your probe may have been in a "heat path" if that makes sense.

I know it sucks to buy a part that is under warranty, but you can get a new probe off Amazon for about 10-15 bucks....

Heres one on ebay...

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[Cowboy1955]

I have the INKBIRD and could care less about using the PitBoss probes

 

[Fxsales1959]

Put the inkbird as close as possible to the probe in the unit and see how far off it is. Your probe may have been in a "heat path" if that makes sense.

I know it sucks to buy a part that is under warranty, but you can get a new probe off Amazon for about 10-15 bucks....

Heres one on ebay...

Replacment Ambient Tempature Probe Pit Boss Pro Series Vertical Smoker PBV4PS2 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Replacment Ambient Tempature Probe Pit Boss Pro Series Vertical Smoker PBV4PS2 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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didn't have to buy, but do have to replace. I've read similar posts regarding PB temp issues. I think they're throwing darts.