New Control Panel | How to Install | The Dirty Truth

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

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[@shanedoucet8291]

I have a competition 5 series. The controller died in the middle of a cook. My controller was a Bluetooth with 5 degree increments. The guy at pit boss said they were on back order so he sent me the older version along with the blue tooth controller they arrived together at no charge. Now I have a backup controller if I need it. The controller going out after only a year was bad but pitboss made it right. Gotta love a company that will stand behind their products. Now smoke us a brisket low and slow at 275 sir 👍

[@OleensEmbroidery]

I'm a 73 year old weakling woman. If I can do it anyone can. Watched a lot of videos like yours then went in. Once I had it taken apart, there was no turning back. Truth disclosure, my husband did help me turning it on it's sides as needed.

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

That’s what I’m talking about! No surrender! Thanks for watching. Smoke on!!!

[@TreehouseCustomsMetalSigns]

Hey there Quatro Cinco... LoL I appreciate this video, I just got my replacement control panel in after a 2 month wait. My Wifi/Bluetooth wasn't connecting. You mentioned cleaning out under the "Burn Plate" do you have a video of that? I sure appreciate your videos brother!

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

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[@931tow]

The person that gave me mine for some reason bought the Lowe's extended warranty also,so when I wanted the new control panel I went to Lowes and they had one of the new ones and gave it to me. I have found i still get a 20° difference but it varies throughout the cook chamber from 20°-30°. I have just learned to live with it.

[@jayphilbin2871]

Watched last night. I’ve been waiting for a replacement myself (the smoker was my Christmas gift and the control panel was damaged somewhere in shipping). Today I got an email that mine is on its way! If ever there was a more timely video posted, yours beats them all - a heads-up that the shipment arrived and the instructions on how to swap out the panel!

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Their customer service is top tier. Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions. Smoke on!!!

[@jayphilbin2871]

The new panel arrived the day after my post. My daughter Sarah and I installed it the following evening. A couple of points I’ll add… After removing the original panel, we found connecting the new controller less tedious by replacing the metal cover (inside the pellet hopper) first. Make sure the wires are in place before replacing the screws. Now the new panel can be connected and snapped into place. We noticed the new panel rattled in cabinet and it wasn’t until I took the old panel apart (just to have a look see at the PCBs) that I noticed the old panel had a rubber gasket around the bezel. DOH! Once again removed the control panel, replaced the metal cover, and installed the rubber gasket on the new panel. NOTE: there are two slots on each side of this gasket- they are there to clear two ribs on each side of the bezel. Make sure you position them to sit directly over the ribs so the gasket seats flat against the edges of the bezel. Once again we connected the wires and thermometer lead and snapped the controller back into place. No more rattles.

[@GrillSergeant]

Great video! Love my Pit Boss smoker. Smoke on!

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Smoke on, Grill Sergeant! Smoke on!!!

[@arlenchamberlain3021]

Sweeeeeeet.. Gotta order me one now, so glad the have the updated temperature control;)

[@TreehouseCustomsMetalSigns]

My Bluetooth won't hook up, soI have to replace my control panel also, AND seems like will have to do the BackOrder waiting game also. Grrrrr!!!! How did you get the Grate for the pellet hopper out? The furthest left side screw will not come out regardless of what screwdrivers I've been using. I love the videos bro!!!

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Mine came out pretty easy. May need to torch the screw

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Thanks for the support! Smoke on!!!

[@TreehouseCustomsMetalSigns]

@@TheAmericanSmoke That is exactly what I did... Great Minds Smoke Alike I guess!!! Thanks Smokey!

[@johnmanthey2683]

I've been watching you for a long long time. I've been waiting for this video. I told it about this controller months and months ago. I put mine in way last summer. It works great and you should be able to use Smoke IT app. If it wasn't for the fact i found jerky racks to fit mu Series 3 I wouldn't have given it to my granddaughter. I just wish Pit Boss would quit inventing new grills and develop a controller like this for the series 3. I think you will love it.

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

I’m already very pleased. I seem to have more consistency in my temps now. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

[@leighhill9185]

Great stuff Zac, I'm not sure it will help your temp swings but at least you have the newer model with the 10 degree increments. I have the same one and I find I have to set it to 260F to get an actual 225F. It's funny, I did a smaller brisket the other day and ran low on pellets so I fired up the Weber kettle and used the snake method. Held solid as a rock at 275F, barely had to check or adjust any vents. I think I spend more time stuffing around with my pellet smoker haha That's not the way it's supposed to work lol

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Man is drawn to fire on a primal level. Weather we want to admit it or not, on some level, we enjoy all the tinkering. We just don’t like a lack of control. Smoke on!!!

[@mikee10]

Nice! Cant wait to hear if this helps. Some of the comments are a bit depressing - and saying that it won't help? Either way - at least you can better dial things in if you are a bit off. Vs - the ridiculous 50 degree hops. Give us an update! Been fighting with this problem also.

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

There will be updates galore! I’ll be making bbq with this unit for years to come. As long as that warranty fixes any issue I have, it’s on like Donkey Kong! Thanks for watching and smoke on!!!

[@mikee10]

Pitboss is great. One button press - and you are on the phone with a live support person. You cannot beat that. As frustrating as it has been... I am making good BBQ still - and I feel pitboss has our backs. (... at least for 5 years... Haha)

[@kevinbender2656]

I found that if you start the smoker and then crank it all the way up and run till it gets up all the way then back down to what temp you want and will be more steady and where you set it.

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Solid technique. I use it often. Especially if it’s cold out

[@DanGodici]

Thanks very helpful. Where did you order the controller pit boss shop says out of stock

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Pit boss customer service. 1 877 303 3134

[@howardgreenfield804]

What have you found the temperature variation to be? I’ve heard it can be as much as 30 degrees. Have you ever considered an alternative controller live the Savannah Stoker?

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

30 degrees is about right. Same as an off set. Temp will always vary with convection cookers. I’ve not considered alternative controllers but I have heard of the Stoker. I’ve heard good things.

[@kennethmorrow740]

Ugh still waiting on my updated controller , would like to be able to adjust temperature in smaller increments

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Mine took forever. Most people say theirs came in fast though. I hope yours arrives soon. Smoke on!!!

[@dandonahue2320]

Is the net plate, located at the top of the hopper and held in place by 6 or 8 screws, necessary for the grill to work poperly?

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

That’s a negative. I can only assume it is a failsafe. I removed mine long ago.

[@asmxh]

I have just replaced my control panel recently. Ran my smoker for 1.5 weeks and the thing went down. Had to wait until the back ordered panels came in. Got it last week. I hope this is not going to be a reoccurring issue. I love my smoker, but since I purchased it just before Christmas it has broke down on me 2 times. Pit Boss was very good about sending out the parts, but it sucks when something you enjoy starts having issues. My auger only lasted 2 days, the probe that came with the unit made it 1 week, and then the control board took a dump back in January.

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Wow! That TRBL. I hope this new control panel puts things right.

[@austinkeeney7502]

Err on control panel and the fan indicator on nothing else? Any suggestions?

[@carloscastellanos3615]

I have the same issue not achieving my temp I set itat. My only question do I ask for temp probe as well as the controller or will the controller fix my issue?

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

I can’t say what will fix your smoker. I replaced thermostat then control panel before mine got to acting normal.

[@2010stoof]

Is this new controller on this model in the store? Or you think they still have the old controller on them? The new model says it's Bluetooth and WiFi. I'd assume you can set the temp in the app right?

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

All models of the Pro Series have wireless connectivity

[@gabrielpena8412]

I have both the PBV5V1 & V2! The V1 is a workhorse and has had a few components changed out over 5 years, but within reason. The new V2 computer controller was messed up out the gate! Ran my Weber igrill grate probe and it was about 100 degrees off (which caused a fire one day)! Call with PATIENCE as the customer reps were rude and condescending, as if I haven’t been cooking 12+ years. I love these vertical grills but customer service stinks👎🏾

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

I hear both good and bad reports with their customer service. It depends on who you get. Next time ask them their name and hang up. Call back and make sure to get someone else. I’ve only had good experiences, personally.

[@christopheryang4565]

I’m thinking of ordering the smoker from Lowe’s, do they come standard with this new 10 degree increment control panel now?

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

All the newer units have more precise temperature settings. You can always double check with Pit Boss but I’m pretty sure. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

[@christopheryang4565]

Thanks!!

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Your welcome! Come over to my Facebook group sometime. American Smoke Carnivores. It’s a great place to learn and share your cooks. See you in there!

[@mikedavis6613]

Back order? I called customer service and had one in my hands two days later but that's up here in Canada.

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

I’m guessing when they got mine, they also got yours. Not sure though. All I know is they didn’t have one. I called them every 2-3 weeks.

[@miguelzavala12]

I’m having the same issue with my exact same smoker, Did that fix the issue?

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Seems to be running much more true. I’ve only got two cooks on it so far though

[@patlacy2761]

Did you find the new control board loose?

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Slightly. Not much though. However, if my unit sat in the elements, I would be sealing it off better.

[@patlacy2761]

So what I found out is you need to take off the rubber gasket off of the old one and put it on the new one.

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Someone in my Facebook group, American Smoke Carnivores, shared that same information. Thanks for the input! Smoke on!!!

[@johnpetersen2049]

Are you able to adjust the temp from control panel while also being logged in on app? Once I setup the app I can’t change temp from the control panel anymore.

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

I never had that problem but the old version of the app was so terrible that I quit using it completely

[@shanedoucet8291]

Same here I only use it to monitor pit temp when I’m in the house .

[@Pje3ski]

Didn’t know your controller didn’t go in 10 degree intervals.

[@kurtscicluna3942]

Hey, did this work for you, please, as i have the same problem.

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

It did. Much more accurate temp readings. Pit Boss warranty covered the part. Thanks for watching!

[@stephensundet8472]

Aaron Franklin's method has never worked as well, for me. I've knocked him way out of the park so many times with the hot an fast method. Weird but I don't think he's totally honest with his method to the public.

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

You are probably right. We shall see. Thanks for watching!