2nd element or the 900 watt single PICS OF FAN MOD ADDED !!

cjj · July 08, 2011, 12:46:12 PM

What do you thinks is the better way to go add a nother 500 watt element or the 900 watt single ? thanks

muebe · July 08, 2011, 01:08:42 PM

I would go with the 900w....

Habanero Smoker · July 08, 2011, 01:18:04 PM

The answer is going to depend on who did what mod. I did the additional element 2 years ago, and never has a problem. The installation is very easy, so I would have to say go with the second element.

Just note; that it is not recommended to do this mod without some type of temperature controller, such as a PID or DigiQ II.

NePaSmoKer · July 08, 2011, 01:19:47 PM

Who has the 900w

muebe · July 08, 2011, 01:27:05 PM

Quote from: NePaSmoKer on July 08, 2011, 01:19:47 PM
Who has the 900w

I do and so does Beefman...

cjj · July 08, 2011, 01:35:29 PM

Grainger also sell it for $48 pt # 2xdw1. I have a PID to control it with i will be asking for help on how to set it up after I install another element or just the 900w thanks

ffrcoupe · July 11, 2011, 08:19:39 PM

Quote from: Habanero Smoker on July 08, 2011, 01:18:04 PM
The answer is going to depend on who did what mod. I did the additional element 2 years ago, and never has a problem. The installation is very easy, so I would have to say go with the second element.

Just note; that it is not recommended to do this mod without some type of temperature controller, such as a PID or DigiQ II.

Why?

Habanero Smoker · July 12, 2011, 01:32:43 AM

Without an PID, DigiQ II or other type of temperature controller the cabinet temperature could over heat and cause a fire. You can add the additional sensor and in-line fuse as TestRocket installed, but that may not be a fail safe setup. In addition to his extra safety precautions, TestRocket also uses a PID with his setup.

ffrcoupe · July 12, 2011, 05:16:23 AM

Quote from: Habanero Smoker on July 12, 2011, 01:32:43 AM
Without an PID, DigiQ II or other type of temperature controller the cabinet temperature could over heat and cause a fire. You can add the additional sensor and in-line fuse as TestRocket installed, but that may not be a fail safe setup. In addition to his extra safety precautions, TestRocket also uses a PID with his setup.

That makes sense.

I didn't think about it catching on fire.

beefmann · July 12, 2011, 10:44:06 AM

i do and have had it for many years and it has not failed me yet

cjj · July 12, 2011, 04:42:04 PM

Well i Installed a 900 watt element and just did the auto tune I got P-37 , I - 329 , D- 82 , does that sound about right ? It seems to be OK , I am Going to do a pork butt this weekend I will let you all know how it comes out Thanks for everyones Help

beefmann · July 12, 2011, 05:11:02 PM

sounds right on settings

Keymaster · July 12, 2011, 05:14:37 PM

Quote from: cjj on July 12, 2011, 04:42:04 PM
Well i Installed a 900 watt element and just did the auto tune I got P-37 , I - 329 , D- 82 , does that sound about right ? It seems to be OK , I am Going to do a pork butt this weekend I will let you all know how it comes out Thanks for everyones Help

You have any pictures of the Mod so we might help find any potential problems/not trying to scrutinize your work just want to be safe :)

cjj · July 12, 2011, 06:44:07 PM

I have some pics but I can't figure out how to post them ?

Keymaster · July 12, 2011, 07:03:31 PM

I use photobucket .com and it is easy to upload photos to it.Then after upload you just copy and paste the image code into your post.

2nd element or the 900 watt single PICS OF FAN MOD ADDED !!

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