PID Question for BDS

[Indy Smoker]

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 ???

[GusRobin]

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?

[Indy Smoker]

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 ??

[GusRobin]

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?

[SouthernSmoked]

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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