Temperature Problem

[Gotbbq]

Set up 2 racks of ribs at 180 the for about hour. Then I set the temp to 225. All good for 1 hr, then went without me changing anything to 240, 250, 260. Set to 225. Thoughts on the cause and how to get temp under control???? This is not a good situation ??

 

[Mastertech59]

Set up 2 racks of ribs at 180 the for about hour. Then I set the temp to 225. All good for 1 hr, then went without me changing anything to 240, 250, 260. Set to 225. Thoughts on the cause and how to get temp under control???? This is not a good situation ??

What is your feed rate set to and temps out side in full sun today?

 

[bfletcher]

You asked for thoughts, so... perhaps the elements could have played a role (sun/outdoor temp). Is this your first experience with this problem?

 

[Gotbbq]

What is your feed rate set to and temps out side in full sun today?

My rate is 6 and about 80 degrees outside. ??

 

[Gotbbq]

You asked for thoughts, so... perhaps the elements could have played a role (sun/outdoor temp). Is this your first experience with this problem?

2nd time. Couldn’t get temp down ??

 

[Gotbbq]

2nd time. Couldn’t get temp down ??

80 degrees. I’m expecting we are
Going to have a lot of 80+ degree days.

 

[Mastertech59]

My rate is 6 and about 80 degrees outside. ??

Turn the feed rate down to 3.5 on the app or grill and see what that does.

 

[Gotbbq]

Turn the feed rate down to 3.5 on the app or grill and see what that does.

Will have to try it tomorrow. Ribs were done and came
Out good, even without temperature control. Maybe the temp control thing is a scam ? ??

 

[Mastertech59]

Will have to try it tomorrow. Ribs were done and came
Out good, even without temperature control. Maybe the temp control thing is a scam ? ??

Fake News

 

[Infantryman]

You asked for thoughts, so... perhaps the elements could have played a role (sun/outdoor temp). Is this your first experience with this problem?

I'll bet you that the sun did indeed play a part in this mystery. I've seen the sun raise my pit temp 20°F - 25°F over ambient. I'm no engineer but I know cooking and would hazard a guess the auger feed rate is calibrated at around 70°F or so, hence the positive temp deviation. But, then again I could be completely full of Sh$# too. The latter is probably the case here! ?

 

[Gotbbq]

Fake News

Wouldn’t be the first ??

 

[Gotbbq]

I'll bet you that the sun did indeed play a part in this mystery. I've seen the sun raise my pit temp 20°F - 25°F over ambient. I'm no engineer but I know cooking and would hazard a guess the auger feed rate is calibrated at around 70°F or so, hence the positive temp deviation. But, then again I could be completely full of Sh$# too. The latter is probably the case here! ?

No, I think you are right. I lowered the feed rate and it looked like the temps evened but I took the ribs off before they overcooked. I’ll get a better look at it tomorrow. ?? Go greenies

 

[Infantryman]

No, I think you are right. I lowered the feed rate and it looked like the temps evened but I took the ribs off before they overcooked. I’ll get a better look at it tomorrow. ?? Go greenies

Nice. Can't wait for the update, gonna get real hot around here real quick! This is a handy tip that may have an imminent application. ?

You're correct Sir, we greenies have to stick together! ?

 

[Mastertech59]

I'll bet you that the sun did indeed play a part in this mystery. I've seen the sun raise my pit temp 20°F - 25°F over ambient. I'm no engineer but I know cooking and would hazard a guess the auger feed rate is calibrated at around 70°F or so, hence the positive temp deviation. But, then again I could be completely full of Sh$# too. The latter is probably the case here! ?

I'm pretty sure your point on and not full of Sh$# ?

 

[Bytor]

I posted yesterday about direct sun exposure on my Trailblazer. The peak is from direct sun exposure. I never did anything with the feed rate, just shade....

https://www.rectecforum.com/threads/sun-induced-temp-swings.1568/

 

[Blues1]

I had noticed my temps running hot lately. Adjusted the feed rate and it's been holding steady since. As summer temps increase, I suspect I'll be adjusting even more.

 

[Gotbbq]

I had noticed my temps running hot lately. Adjusted the feed rate and it's been holding steady since. As summer temps increase, I suspect I'll be adjusting even more.

Any thoughts on how low you can adjust without causing a problem? ??

 

[George Karahalios]

Set up 2 racks of ribs at 180 the for about hour. Then I set the temp to 225. All good for 1 hr, then went without me changing anything to 240, 250, 260. Set to 225. Thoughts on the cause and how to get temp under control???? This is not a good situation ??

Just a thought... Did you update the app on your phone? I never had a problem with temp swings until this Sunday after I updated the app, was cooking a London Broil at 250 and had big swings in temp.
Just thinking out loud...
George

 

[Mastertech59]

Any thoughts on how low you can adjust without causing a problem? ??

I wouldn't go much below 3.0 to 3.5

 

[Blues1]

Any thoughts on how low you can adjust without causing a problem? ??

I'm going to do it small increments at a time until it stays consistent. 20 -30 degree swing doesn't bother me too much. Seems to do that when sun goes in and out. Until it goes high and stays there, I won't adjust