How to replace your traeger hot rod and fuse

[@DesmoProfundis]

Thanks for showing where the fues was even though yours didn't need it. That was helpful.

[@doreenhockley2817]

Used your video to change our hot rod and fuse today. We are cooking with smoke again. Thanks so much for the informative video.

[@ptcrane6437]

Excellent! Just right level of detail and info. Perfect pics and no distractions; no bs. Got ours running again from this. Thank you!!

[@TheBeardedGriller]

Thanks!

[@triggertimetraining6963]

Love it. Straight to the point. Fixing my Traeger in the morning. Thanks

[@blueleader7577]

Thank you, got my traeger working again, back in business.

[@tomnadrich3159]

Thank you very much for this video. I am not good at fixing things and your video walked me through step by step. Thank you again.

[@JayWhiteJay2XLC]

Great video, thanks for posting! Exactly how mine was as well. Traeger sent me the hot rod free (UPS in about 5 days to Alberta, Canada). Instructions said to insert 3/16 to 1/4" inch into the firebox. Back in business!

[@gregschlaifer]

Definitely the best way.. no need to take the hopper off. Just pull it through the fan area to get a better pull/push through.

[@msburt01]

Great Video - My igniter went out and your video really helped. You cut the cable and tape the new cable was very useful way to fish the new cable through. Price for the igniter was $15 on Amazon. Thanks again!

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[@devonyusuf6336]

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[@TheOffcialElonMusk]

This guy did it the hard way. No need to tape or cut the rod

[@arrosconpollo1]

Great explanation and visual walk through. Thank you 🙏

[@kathyrains4367]

Thank you! Your video and explanation was much better than tragers video😊👍🏻

[@kmsoloman5000]

Thanks for the motivation and can do attitude. I am not mechanically inclined and I started to do this on my own, quickly ran into obstacles and thoughts of defeat and demotivation. I kind of like the fact that TBG ran into issues and had such a positive and confident approach. Googled the issue and this video popped up. I'm going to subscribe and look forward to see what else enters the stream

[@TheBeardedGriller]

Thanks for the compliment! Pretty much all projects even the simplest can take a turn pretty quick. Just gotta take breather regroup and figure it out!

[@clinton8432]

you are a good man. thanks a bunch. just what I needed to see.

[@meals24u]

Dude, quality vid, thanks for the effort. Very informative

[@TheBeardedGriller]

Thanks for the comment I have thought about redoing it with better audio but I sold my traeger... Thanks for watching!

[@DBrutale]

Thanks for making this video. I found it very helpful

[@tomreal2]

Thanks this video is well done........it confirmed I have a bigger issue with how dumb Traeger was when they consructed some units as mind does not have a screw holding the hot rod in place. Traeger got inspired and welded the hot rod to the fire box unit.. I'm having to drill the old hot rod from the fire box.

[@007robotchicken]

Hey, thank you so much! This helped a lot!

[@TheBeardedGriller]

I'm happy to hear it, thanks for dealing with the crappy audio! I don't have a traeger anymore and I have told all my friends to let me know when they need a new ignitor so I can redo it!

[@RetiredBadge]

Fantastic video! A huge help.

[@Etherdave]

Great video, everything explained. Liked the 'electrical tape' business to avoid having to remove the hopper. Our model however is the BBQ070 which does not use a digital control module. Does anyone know if the older control can be replaced by the digital control, or is there a voltage issue? Thanks for posting!

[@TheBeardedGriller]

I believe you can change to the new style, I'd give traeger a call just to double check! Thanks for watching!

[@Etherdave]

There shouldn't be a problem, as the 070 comes with holes pre-drilled for installing the RTD temp sensor. In the meantime we need to replace the auger motor and the hot rod, so we will go with restoration, then upgrade. Thanks for posting!

[@dwm1949]

Years ago I replaced the original “3 position switch” on my vintage BBQ 070 “Lil’ Texas” Traeger with the digital controller model BAC227; yesterday I replaced that controller with the newer “Elite” BAC236. Works fine.

[@Etherdave]

ADDENDUM: The BBQ070 is perfectly compatible with today's replacement parts. Replaced the auger motor/fan, replaced the hot rod, replaced the controller board with a new digital-display board that includes 2 meat probes and a temperature sensor. We've had a whole summer of excellent BBQ and the grill has not gotten exceptionally dirty after 5 months' use!

[@pattig9772]

Am replacing the old control module on my 070 today. Got the new digital one from Amazon.

[@brianstarkey1824]

Smart to fish the wire through instead of pulling the hopper off I will take this route also

[@nateitscake88]

Good video! But I didnt have to cut the wire... just disconnected it from the hopper side and ran the new part through.

[@QCMatt1]

Great video brother! Nice snap on screwdriver! Ha! Ha! Bet you're a diesel mechanic. Not afraid to buy quality products obviously. Thanks for the refresher course! Stay bearded!

[@redwolf8539]

Perfect, that's exactly how it's done.

[@lastlime3792]

Is there a fuse specifically for the ignitor or auger? I have bower fan/temp power just no auger and no ignitor working.

[@crimescenepharmacist]

Thanks dude. 👍

[@TheBeardedGriller]

The dude abides!

[@prettyshield5540]

Did you have to drill a hole to install your rtd?

[@secamosca]

Well done! Very informational

[@glendarogers9158]

What if the old hot rod is already out. What is the best way to feed the wires through

[@trurex007lee7]

Thanks, none of the others showed where the fuse was located.

[@joealcantar291]

Fuse is on the control panel. Some have an extra/spare fuse wire tied to it, above cover for fuse.

[@tamara0246]

Did I hear you say you had been lighting it by hand?? Didn’t know you could do such a thing

[@alanpitkethly5620]

My Traeger is tripping it circuit breaker on the mains even when the Traeger is turned off on the switch on the front. It’s a pro22. Any advice would great thanks

[@TheBeardedGriller]

That doesn't sound good, I would call traeger they have pretty good customer service. I'm fairly handy but that's a little past my electrical knowledge.

[@joealcantar291]

A hot rod /igniter can fail as an open or fail shorting to ground. If shorting to ground it may trip your breaker. Easy way to find out is to kill power (unplug unit) remove bottom cover to gain access to hot rod connector and disconnect it. Make sure all wiring is clear of fan etc. and plug back in turn on and see if it trips the breaker again if so you may have another issue. If it stays on, more than likely the hot rod failed. Replace it.

[@moraestecnologia]

How do I know it’s time to replace ? My stupid grill just stopped to produce smoke at all . Gets on fire ( don’t know if it’s enough) held the temperature but no smoke at all ! So frustrating.

[@tnemelk1]

Its it ok to extend the rod to more than 1/2 inch out?

[@espriceable]

Thanks!

[@CaptSlaytanic]

Very nice video! Thank you!

[@TheBeardedGriller]

+Ken Coy thanks! I hope it helped! I am gonna be doing a few traeger mod videos in the near future.

[@garytowne1548]

Perfect Thanks

[@joapps8135]

hi. how does ash exit the fire box? i saw holes only on the sides but not on the bottom. i thought the holes on the sides were for air that is blown into that "bowl". does that air also blow ash up and out? (im thinking of removing the pellet box along with the fire box and incorporating into a custom outdoor brick bbq grill ...and maybe use the same lid)

[@TheBeardedGriller]

Yes the ash blows up and out of the bowl and lands all around underneath,

[@TheBeardedGriller]

Yes the ash blows up and out of the bowl and lands all around underneath the drip pan, air is blown down past the auger through the holes from the fan underneath the pellet Hopper. if you do a Google search online you can find Hopper assemblies for sale on their own a friend of mine built his own custom pellet smoker.

[@joapps8135]

The Bearded Griller wow, thanks for that and the great tip! will save me from buying the entire grill! thanks!

[@TheBeardedGriller]

joapps smokedaddyinc.com/product-category/pellet-hopper-assemblies/

[@PAMAROSHOUSE]

awesome thank you

[@seattleguy8230]

Are you an electrician

[@billyyoung4388]

My traegar is a pos .....4 years ol....4 controlers

[@trex554]

Fire rod is too far into the firebox you are going to break it again and melt it.

[@mikeroberts5125]

why did he CUT the wires?????? now dont he have to replace the wires now????l

[@TheBeardedGriller]

I am confused by your comment? The only wires cut were off the bad ignitor that has no use at all and just used them as a fishing wire. Hope you got yours fixed!

[@joealcantar291]

He cut the wire because the igniter blew up, affecting the outside diameter. So he cut the wires to make it easier to work on so he could cut the blemished end and get it to slide through the hole without damaging pot.

[@lukeraymond9021]

Great video thanks for posting.