Bull BFG auger motor in the RT-700. It's awesome!

[Cne7son]

i just emailed them. and i did ask if they have nothiced and increase. forgot about my commission check.

It’s gonna get pulled now lol

 

[C. Keeper]

It’s gonna get pulled now lol

That's okay, I ordered a dozen and will have a auger motor sale shortly.

 

[Tombo]

Holly shit Bat Man. New auger is amazing.
84 to 425 in 20 mins.
I am sold

 

[chadinsc]

she has the power of a gas grill now no kidding. don’t forget a picture of the pizzas

 

[SweaT-rex]

It's even better for reverse searing, because you can go from 225 to to 450 in 5-7 minutes.

 

[Cne7son]

It's even better for reverse searing, because you can go from 225 to to 450 in 5-7 minutes.

Damn.. really want to buy one and thinking about the sear plates. 225 and reverse searing in 7ish mins would be perfect.

 

[jfjohn77]

Damn.. really want to buy one and thinking about the sear plates. 225 and reverse searing in 7ish mins would be perfect.

I'm going to find out tomorrow. Just installed mine this evening!

 

[C. Keeper]

In an effort to contribute here's my findings:

I checked my Bull firmware version that I purchased in March and it's 1.05 and auger will go below 30.

Frankenstein firmware version is 3.0 and will NOT go below 30. Now, if I can get RT to upgrade the controller on Frankenstein (Traeger) that will be awesome customer service!

I haven't checked the 680 but suspect it's version 4.0 / 5.0.

 

[jfjohn77]

In an effort to contribute here's my findings:

I checked my Bull firmware version that I purchased in March and it's 1.05 and auger will go below 30.

Frankenstein firmware version is 3.0 and will NOT go below 30. Now, if I can get RT to upgrade the controller on Frankenstein (Traeger) that will be awesome customer service!

I haven't checked the 680 but suspect it's version 4.0 / 5.0.

Does RecTeq go backwards numerically with firmware versions?

I have version 1.6.6 (279)... Whatever that means. Or, is this the version of the app on my phone? How do you find the firmware version in the controller? Anyway, I was able to change the feed rate to 15.

 

[Fire Whirl]

My 3 rpm auger and large shelf (free shipping) showed up yesterday. Just checked my feed rate this morning and I am good to go.

 

[C. Keeper]

Does RecTeq go backwards numerically with firmware versions?

I have version 1.6.6 (279)... Whatever that means. Or, is this the version of the app on my phone? How do you find the firmware version in the controller? Anyway, I was able to change the feed rate to 15.

Power on will display the version of controller. Sounds like the 1.6.6. is app version.

 

[Winkler]

Quick Update on the Smoke Daddy version of the upgrade. I tried to do a couple of test fires, just to ensure everything was working well. Glad I did, because there was an issue. I was getting flame outs, the first test it wouldn’t even go above 115, and the second it got up into the 350 range before dropping slowly down to the mid 200s. At first, I suspected bad pellets, but it turned out to be the cooling fan on the auger getting caught on the housing still. The gearing is all attached, so if the fan isn’t spinning, the auger isn’t either.

To fix this, I emptied out the hopper, and pellets in the auger tube, and took the out the two screws that hold the white nylon bushing in place. I removed it all and replaced the keeper pin with a bolt, nut, and a lock washer just to be safe. The keeper pin is too large to fit into the auger tube, and everything had to be pushed forward a little to give the fan on the back enough clearance.

While I had it apart again, I looked more at the Smoke Daddy bracket. Sadly, as it is, I don’t see a way to make it work. When it’s all the way forward, the motor axle does not reach the auger shaft. The shaft can be pulled back, but then the fan sticks out so much the housing can’t go on at all.

So, I thought about just flipping the bracket around. This could work, but it would need further modification. The hole for the motor is off center, and by flipping it around, the bolt holes for mounting no longer line up properly. The hole be could cut bigger, but that will wait for another day.

Attached are some pics of the mount

EDIT: Didn’t think about it at the time, but if I flip the motor upside down, the holes might line up properly on the bracket. I’ll give it a try at some point!

 

[Beak]

That sucks , thanks for the info tho , I was gonna order my bracket tonight , let us know if u find a way to make it work

 

[C. Keeper]

That sucks , thanks for the info tho , I was gonna order my bracket tonight , let us know if u find a way to make it work

Why do you need the bracket?

 

[Winkler]

Why do you need the bracket?

It’s not a need, but it looked like another neat upgrade.

 

[C. Keeper]

It’s not a need, but it looked like another neat upgrade.

I'd be concerned with binding the auger using the bracket, IMHO

 

[Hilbe]

What’s the fix for the fan hitting the cover?

 

[C. Keeper]

View attachment 10812
What’s the fix for the fan hitting the cover?

I think he took the fan off of the old auger and swapped it.

 

[jfjohn77]

@Hilbe, You have the cotter pin in the worng hole. Put thr pin in the second hole from the end.

 

[C. Keeper]

You have the cotter pin in the worng hole. Put thr pin in the second hole from the end.

What has two holes, the auger or the motor?