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Bradley Smokers => The Digital Smokers (BTDS76P & BTDS108P) => Topic started by: Indy Smoker on July 16, 2012, 08:28:03 PM

Title: PID Question for BDS
Post by: Indy Smoker on July 16, 2012, 08:28:03 PM
I have a 4 rack digital where the element just doesn't seem to get the cabinet up to temp when cooking a load of pork.  I have plugged the cabinet directly to the power supply and the element glows red-hot.  I have also ran empty and it holds pretty true, but when I get a load of meat it's just not the same.
Will adding an Auber dual element resolve this issue ???
Title: Re: PID Question for BDS
Post by: GusRobin on July 16, 2012, 08:31:50 PM
No. The PID will only help you control the temp swings but not increase the power of the element. How big of a load? Do you keep your vent open?
Title: Re: PID Question for BDS
Post by: Indy Smoker on July 16, 2012, 08:40:49 PM
Vent is always wide open
I only do 2 butts at a time.
Last October I had a very small grease fire that tripped the hi temp switch and the inline fuse.  I replaced them along with the element and things just aren't the same since.  It's like the element just cycles too early.
I'm open to anything to get back to where I was . . . .any suggestions ??
Title: Re: PID Question for BDS
Post by: GusRobin on July 16, 2012, 08:49:23 PM
I have an OBS  so I don't know much about the BDS. Someone will probably be along soon that can offer some suggestions. Could the fire have damaged the temp thermometer or whatever controls the temp?
Title: Re: PID Question for BDS
Post by: SouthernSmoked on July 17, 2012, 05:53:32 AM
Hey Gary, is that inline fuse that I gave you last? If so maybe that's your problem. I think it was for the OBS and it sounds as if you have the DBS.

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