Vertical smoker series 5 copprrhead

[Roostershooter]

Hi all. I am a new Pit Boss smoker owner. I have read that the S setting will control the temperature between 180-225. I tossed in some baked beans to smoke and fired it up. After an hour the temp was only 140. Is this slow ramp normal on that setting?

 

[Mike From R.I.]

I have the PBV4PS2, and I always thought smoke setting was 180 deg. Thursday I got schooled, when I took it out of S the next temperature was 130 deg. I'm thinking S has to be around 120-125 deg.

 

[Roostershooter]

I have the PBV4PS2, and I always thought smoke setting was 180 deg. Thursday I got schooled, when I took it out of S the next temperature was 130 deg. I'm thinking S has to be around 120-125 deg.

Mine was 140. I found some info that says use the S setting just starting the unit up. Then after smoke appears close door and set to cook temp.

 

[Mike From R.I.]

Mine was 140. I found some info that says use the S setting just starting the unit up. Then after smoke appears close door and set to cook temp.

Many will use the S mode for an hour or two for more smoke flavor, then adjust the temperature to the desired degree for what you're smoking.

 

[Roostershooter]

Many will use the S mode for an hour or two for more smoke flavor, then adjust the temperature to the desired degree for what you're smoking.

Thanks. Probably the way it was designed.

 

[Redoctapus]

I have the PBV4PS2, and I always thought smoke setting was 180 deg. Thursday I got schooled, when I took it out of S the next temperature was 130 deg. I'm thinking S has to be around 120-125 deg.

This is good info... perfect for smoking fish (or cheese).

 

[MikeInFla]

I have the Copperhead series 3. The S setting is pretty low, typically less than 180. I think mine hovers 140-150.