PBV4PS2 temperature issues

ace_3s3s3s · Jul 5, 2023

I was the originator of this thread. Not sure if I mentioned I called customer service. They eventually sent me a new probe and circuit board. No change.

Geekchef - does the one you got have the same connections? Did it come with the plexiglass cover, and is it watertight, or did you make that?

Could you elaborate on the process to swap it out?

Thanks

ace_3s3s3s · Jul 5, 2023

One more thing...

Has anyone noticed there's new software for your phone for this? It's much better than the old one, and, you can actually change the temp from your phone.

It's no longer called SMOKEIT, now it's called PITBOSS.

Check it out.

GeekChef · Jul 5, 2023

Kellikins said:
I’m having all the same issues since day one with mine as well. Customer service already sent me a new control panel. Same issues still. WHERE CAN I GET ONE OF THESE CONTROL PANELS??? I’d gladly buy one if you say you have proper temp settings and results now?

Unfortunately you can't buy one.....unless you have a friend that owns a ReqTeq and then they can ask for a replacement controller for their unit....but highly doubtful.

There are other PID Controllers on the market now....but I have not used any of them. There are no "drop-in replacement with known settings....except the RecTeq....it just seemed to work great.

Here are a few links to get you started.

Savannah Stoker Pellet Grill Control System

Savannah Stoker, Traeger, Smoke Daddy, pellet grill controller

www.savannahstoker.com

Savannah Stoker Pellet Grill Controller [Review]

The Savannah Stoker WiFi PID is one of the best pellet grill controllers today. Everything you need to know for the Traeger, Campo Chef, and Pit Boss mod.

theonlinegrill.com

Traeger Controller Replacement (Very Easy To Do In A Few Minutes)

A TRAEGER CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT can be done in a few minutes. Use a Traeger or Aftermarket controller to upgrade your Traeger grill to a higher level.

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ace_3s3s3s · Jul 5, 2023

GeekChef said:
Unfortunately you can't buy one.....unless you have a friend that owns a ReqTeq and then they can ask for a replacement controller for their unit....but highly doubtful.

There are other PID Controllers on the market now....but I have not used any of them. There are no "drop-in replacement with known settings....except the RecTeq....it just seemed to work great.

Here are a few links to get you started.

Savannah Stoker Pellet Grill Control System

Savannah Stoker, Traeger, Smoke Daddy, pellet grill controller

www.savannahstoker.com

Savannah Stoker Pellet Grill Controller [Review]

The Savannah Stoker WiFi PID is one of the best pellet grill controllers today. Everything you need to know for the Traeger, Campo Chef, and Pit Boss mod.

theonlinegrill.com

Traeger Controller Replacement (Very Easy To Do In A Few Minutes)

A TRAEGER CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT can be done in a few minutes. Use a Traeger or Aftermarket controller to upgrade your Traeger grill to a higher level.

bettergrills.com

Hey Geekchef,

Be careful. After telling us how great it is, and then you can't get one, don't be surprised if one of us puts you in your smoker and fires it up LOL.

GeekChef · Jul 5, 2023

ace_3s3s3s said:
I was the originator of this thread. Not sure if I mentioned I called customer service. They eventually sent me a new probe and circuit board. No change.

Geekchef - does the one you got have the same connections? Did it come with the plexiglass cover, and is it watertight, or did you make that?

Could you elaborate on the process to swap it out?

Thanks

I detailed the process a bit here back in 2021.....so a few years back.

Pit Boss Pro S4 V2 Controller Change

Well....I tried to stay with the Pit Boss controller....but the temperature took off on my twice.....and most other times it would never seem to reach temperature. So I took out their controller(until they get an update) and I installed a spare RecTec controller that I had for my RT-340. I...

www.pitbossforum.com

GeekChef · Jul 5, 2023

ace_3s3s3s said:
Hey Geekchef,

Be careful. After telling us how great it is, and then you can't get one, don't be surprised if one of us puts you in your smoker and fires it up LOL.

Well....when I detailed the process originally, you could still call them and get a replacement controller....but they stopped allowing that when the masses were calling to buy replacement controller from $800 smokers for cheap pitboss $400 smokers.

But I sent you link to other controller manufacturers....there are plenty to choose from now that will work fine.

ace_3s3s3s · Jul 5, 2023

GeekChef said:
Well....when I detailed the process originally, you could still call them and get a replacement controller....but they stopped allowing that when the masses were calling to buy replacement controller from $800 smokers for cheap pitboss $400 smokers.

But I sent you link to other controller manufacturers....there are plenty to choose from now that will work fine.

Thanks, man! Seriously, you seem to know your stuff!

ace_3s3s3s · Aug 13, 2023

Now it's August. Just smoked a whole pork butt and 2 racks ribs. I ALWAYS put a probe with my ThermoWorks thermometer b/c it is within +-0.1 degrees. Just noticed the smoker was up at 460F! Immediately unplugged it and opened the door, pretty much salvaging my meal.

Mind you, this is with the new probe and controller they sent in January. Anybody else having this problem? Solutions?

Thanks

GeekChef · Aug 13, 2023

ace_3s3s3s said:
Now it's August. Just smoked a whole pork butt and 2 racks ribs. I ALWAYS put a probe with my ThermoWorks thermometer b/c it is within +-0.1 degrees. Just noticed the smoker was up at 460F! Immediately unplugged it and opened the door, pretty much salvaging my meal.

Mind you, this is with the new probe and controller they sent in January. Anybody else having this problem? Solutions?

Thanks

It’s just their crappy controller. It so laggy that it can’t catch itself if it overshoots.

Made ribs too this Past weekend!

ace_3s3s3s · Aug 13, 2023

GeekChef said:
It’s just their crappy controller. It so laggy that it can’t catch itself if it overshoots.

Made ribs too this Past weekend!

Gee, thanks, I'm salivating!

Do you have the same model? What do you do about the wild temperature swings (and in my case, off the charts)?

GeekChef · Aug 13, 2023

ace_3s3s3s said:
Gee, thanks, I'm salivating!

Do you have the same model? What do you do about the wild temperature swings (and in my case, off the charts)?

I removed that piece of crap controller and installed a ReqTeq that I had as a spare from my older smoker. Works amazing! The PB4 is an excellently built smoker…it just needs a better controller

ace_3s3s3s · Aug 13, 2023

GeekChef said:
I removed that piece of crap controller and installed a ReqTeq that I had as a spare from my older smoker. Works amazing! The PB4 is an excellently built smoker…it just needs a better controller

Yeah, unfortunately you can't get the reqteq separately if you don't have one of their smokers.....

GeekChef · Aug 13, 2023

ace_3s3s3s said:
Yeah, unfortunately you can't get the reqteq separately if you don't have one of their smokers.....

Correct, but there are many temp controllers that will work the same on the market. Would be nice to get their elite 6 series controller with the new smoke technology! I would test it in the PB4 for sure!