i did my first smoke with the pid. Set the temp for 260. when it got to 248,249, started cycling. It never got over 250. Does anyone know if running auto tune will help, or is there a simple way to calibrate the sensor?
The dual probe comes pre-set to work with a OBS. An auto-tune might help if you have a 6-rack due to the larger size cabinet. Just right down your settings before running the auto-tune in case things get really messed up you can set them back. And use a couple foiled bricks in the cabinet to help simulate a load of meat. Have the water bowl in also. Try to make it a close as possible to an actual cook. Vent wide open. It could take up to an hour or more to run the auto-tune ;D
Quote from: muebe on May 31, 2011, 09:14:06 AM
The dual probe comes pre-set to work with a OBS. An auto-tune might help if you have a 6-rack due to the larger size cabinet. Just right down your settings before running the auto-tune in case things get really messed up you can set them back. And use a couple foiled bricks in the cabinet to help simulate a load of meat. Have the water bowl in also. Try to make it a close as possible to an actual cook. Vent wide open. It could take up to an hour or more to run the auto-tune ;D
Any idea where I could buy a couple of bricks? The hardware store doesn't have them.
Quote from: freakaccident on June 25, 2011, 09:00:19 PM
Quote from: muebe on May 31, 2011, 09:14:06 AM
The dual probe comes pre-set to work with a OBS. An auto-tune might help if you have a 6-rack due to the larger size cabinet. Just right down your settings before running the auto-tune in case things get really messed up you can set them back. And use a couple foiled bricks in the cabinet to help simulate a load of meat. Have the water bowl in also. Try to make it a close as possible to an actual cook. Vent wide open. It could take up to an hour or more to run the auto-tune ;D
Home improvement stores....Lowe's, Home Depot, OSH...
Any idea where I could buy a couple of bricks? The hardware store doesn't have them.
Quote from: muebe on June 25, 2011, 09:16:47 PM
Quote from: freakaccident on June 25, 2011, 09:00:19 PM
Quote from: muebe on May 31, 2011, 09:14:06 AM
The dual probe comes pre-set to work with a OBS. An auto-tune might help if you have a 6-rack due to the larger size cabinet. Just right down your settings before running the auto-tune in case things get really messed up you can set them back. And use a couple foiled bricks in the cabinet to help simulate a load of meat. Have the water bowl in also. Try to make it a close as possible to an actual cook. Vent wide open. It could take up to an hour or more to run the auto-tune ;D
Home improvement stores....Lowe's, Home Depot, OSH...
Any idea where I could buy a couple of bricks? The hardware store doesn't have them.
I tried lowes and they laughed at me when I told them I wanted two bricks. Ill try home depot.
Thanks,
Aaron
That is strange...They all carry bricks that can be purchased individually. They are usually only like 30 cents a piece.
I'll try home depot and see if they are nicer about it. Would be awesome to have the bricks to help with the heat after opening the door.