My Pit Boss 1150 went up in flames today. I don't know the reason why, it's been smoking for over 4 hours without an issue. Guess we'll see what Pit Boss has to say. Sad day.
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@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Update - Pit Boss upgraded me to a 1600 at no cost! Pit Boss is the mvp for sure!! Videos in the channel using the 1600 as well as going deeper into what happened with the 1150! Upon further research, the Err code the smoker gave is for the temp probe having an issue which would make sense as to why the auger kept spinning creating a large fire and eventually catching the brisket. I thought it was a grease fire at first but that Err code looks to be the cause as to why the smoker kept feeding it pellets. IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU so be careful.
@David-burrito2 жыл бұрын
@L&L Ranch BBQ I'm not sure that a constant pellet feed would start a fire unless maybe they had been feeding for an extended time. My pellet grill has a feature where once you get past the highest temp selection (500 degrees) it goes into "Full" mode where the auger continues to run until the grill reaches maximum temp. Unless your grill got extremely hot from a runaway auger, that in itself would not be my primary suspicion for the fire. My neighbor has a Pit Boss with a feature where you can slide the flame shield over to open up the firepot for searing. Even when he's not using that feature he can look down and see flames under the drip tray. His grill has caught on fire twice. Yours did much better than his. If I could post a picture I would show you. By the time he woke up in the morning the fire had already burned out.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I have reached out to quite a bit of owners of this smoker and most are informing me that this is an issue they themselves are experiencing as well. Others have stated that they got this issue when using the app. I don't think the app would explain the error code nor the auger still feeding it pellets but anything can happen with electronics.
@jerryshoescuffer21332 жыл бұрын
My pit boss over feeds all the time. This is why I went to a stick burner. Do you clean the internal probe that sits on the side on the inside?
@JessePazzi2 жыл бұрын
get an offset.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I have one. I have videos of it. Lone Star Grillz 24x40
@grahtz2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man i bought a 1150 and you were one of the reasons why. You were one of the first resources available about it that i found. PITBOSS do right by this man.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it man! They already told me they wouldn't replace the smoker but rather replace what failed, in this case the temp probe.
@OrlandoMachadoJr2 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq That's nuts. I was planning on buying an 1150 Pro tomorrow. Hmmm...
@davidpeters23422 жыл бұрын
Man that sucks! I just purchased the 850 now few days ago because of some of the videos I've seen of ur 1150. Hopefully I won't regret my decision and it works out. Glad you guys are okay and that nothing to major happened. Keep us updated on what pit boss says
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. I haven't reached out to Pit boss just yet, I'll probably do so tomorrow since it's the weekend anyways. I'll keep everyone posted for sure.
@davidfrey86692 жыл бұрын
I recommend Recteq. A little pricey vs. Pitboss, but built like a tank and absolutely amazing customer service.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
A buddy of mine has the 1250 and he loves it. It's just a bit pricey for sure and I thought the 1150 would last me more than a year. We'll see what happens. Personally, I wouldn't want a replacement but rather an upgrade and maybe RecTeq is the answer. They are worth a pretty penny for sure.
@Ebaybow2 жыл бұрын
The Recteq is a different animal with no direct flame. The build quality is top notch and the initial assembly is simple. The hardest part is hooking up the WiFi controller.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Almost everyone in this comment section is saying go RecTeq 1250. It's money as hell though lmao. Looks nice though
@stevewalter26722 жыл бұрын
I upgraded from a cheaper pellet grill to a RecTec 700 and absolutely love it. It is pricey but you get what you pay for. If i have to do it all over again it will definitely be another RecTec. Nothing in its price range compares.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I may just go that route my man! Thank you!
@ChrisPollard2 жыл бұрын
Not the first person this has ever happened to. May need to do little more than clean it all up, re-do it with some high temp paint, and carry on. But it can definitely sour your experience when something like that happens. I've only had my 1150 a couple of months, but it's been great. I put the insulated cover on it for below freezing cooks, and it works great. The nice thing today is there are several brands of grills to choose from if you don't want to go with another Pit Boss. But hopefully PB comes through for you on warranty. Often the cost of a grill to them is more than worth the PR - especially for someone with a channel and followers. :) Good luck!
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man. Personally I don't think I'd trust it. Looking at the code it gave me Err, it appears that the temp probe got an error mid cook and I'd imagine if I were asleep, the house might have caught on fire. I haven't sent an email to Pit Boss yet, perhaps tomorrow and see what they say.
@deplorableredneck4.022 жыл бұрын
Doesn't have nothing to do with making it pretty ..it's in the controller..I called pitboss they told me it was the auger motor mine still did it..I couldn't trust it anymore and just bought the Oklahoma Joe Rider 900
@pheng752 жыл бұрын
That sucks man, I love my Pitboss. I've had it for over 3 years now and still going strong. Their customer service is great and they'll probably send you a new unit.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
They've been great to me, that's why I was a bit shocked when they told me to pound sand.
@cam12121able2 жыл бұрын
A NEW UNIT IS COOL I GUESS. WE ALL WANT ONE WHEN THE PAINT IS BURNT A LITTLE. BUT HIS UNIT IS NOT DESTROYED! JUST DO A BETTER JOB. HEY YOU GUYS. WE ALL TAKE OUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF GRANTED SOMETIMES. LESS FAT OVER THE HOTTEST SPOT MEANS NO FIRE. WE LOVE SOME FAT. BUT TOO MUCH IN THE HOTTEST SPOT MEANS INTENSIVE MONITORING OR POTENTIAL PROBLEMS. IJS CHECK MY POST. YOU JUST MIGHT AGREE!
@johnlizadventures65582 жыл бұрын
Man I'm glad you got to that in a quick response. It could have been a real disaster. Have had my 1150 for about 10 months and your experience and sharing were instrumental in my decision to purchase the Pit Boss. Followed your lead on the controller update and have been very pleased so far. Thank you for sharing your experience. It might just save someones life. Pit Boss should be very grateful for what you have shared that might just help others avoid disaster. Thanks again for your service to a loyal following.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!! I've seen on facebook where Pit Boss replaced their 1150 with a 1600 no problem for smaller issues. I'm unsure if they were sponsored or what but I figured they'd do something similar for me. I might just switch to a different brand to be honest. Pit Boss told me they'd send me whatever part failed and to keep smoking on this smoker. Personally after this, I really don't trust it. Just imagine mid cook it does it again and this time I don't catch it in time?
@robarko71892 жыл бұрын
I love my pit boss and I can understand the hesitation but replace the failed part and it'll keep doing good for you I've smoked on treager and not impressed for the money difference
@bgonz35992 жыл бұрын
Question were you using a drip tray? That helps to avoid grill fires. Of course a clean grill helps as well. I'm quick to remove any meat that catches fire. Lol looks like you just watched it burn 🤣 good luck with your next grill and cook.
@johnanderson66142 жыл бұрын
I love my Pit Boss but I REALLY love my Pit Barrell Cooker. Everything on that is amazing.
@cam12121able2 жыл бұрын
MINE TOO! WHEN YOU COOK A BRISKET OR ANF VERY FATTY PIECE DIRECTLY OVER THE HOTTEST SPOT YOU SHOULD PAY ATTENTION. ACTUALLY YOU SHOULDN'T DO IT! LEARN THE HOTTEST SPOTS OF YOUR PIT AND PAY ATTENTION.
@lionelgonzalez112 жыл бұрын
Sorry to see that. I bought my pitboss because of your constant updates. You really sealed the deal for me. I headed to Lowe's and picked one up. It's been 4 months . No issues yet. I sure hope PitBoss hooks you up, you convinced me.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Pit Boss said they wouldn't replace the smoker. Some folks here are calling Pit Boss direct to see if they would do something for me but no updates yet. I'll call them again tomorrow and if there is still nothing then I'll just go ahead and move onto a different brand.
@Nathanallenpinard2 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq What is there reasoning for not replacing it? If the auger continually fed pellets then the control panel is clearly faulty, and they are liable. Hell if your house burned down they'd be liable probably. They need to take this more seriously. I would consider calling the parent company and skipping pit boss alltogether.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
@@Nathanallenpinard they ended up replacing it and actually upgrading me with a 1600. When I first called they said no then they asked me to send pictures. I called to complain about the whole ordeal then a supervisor called me and verified there was an issue with the controller causing the runaway auger to happen and it wasn't a grease fire. They then said they'd upgrade me to a 1600 and it's currently on it's way here.
@Nathanallenpinard2 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq That's very good to hear. I ordered this from Lowe's today. Hopefully they have fixed that issue with new firmware. I know they updated the app two, just 3 months ago it was garbage but it works for people now. I probably won't be doing overnight cooks. Never really planned to anyway. It was my understanding that if an Err happens on the PID, it shuts down. Maybe that's the case NOW. But you did get the firmware upgraded on that PID as well, so hard to say. Did they give any detail on what they are doing to prevent this, or what should've happened based on design?
@StewartHaasNewman2 жыл бұрын
This is why I ALWAYS shop vac the entire grill especially the fire box and the pellet hopper, I scrub the grill temp probe and make sure it’s super clean, and scrub the inside of the grill of all grease after every single cook. Even if I’m just smoking salmon for 45 min. Yes it’s a pain in the ass but it keeps my pellet smoker tip top. Have only had issues with the thermocouple cable but that was cuz I bought a floor model. Problem free since
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Same here, in my case though the auger kept feeding it pellets and it did not stop. If you look through some of the comments down here, others have had the same issue with a "runaway" auger creating fires. This wasn't just a simple grease fire or anything like that.
@StewartHaasNewman2 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq sorry that happened man, can’t imagine how frustrating that is. I have a cuisinart woodridge pellet grill, I wanted a pit boss so bad but my wife got ours on clearance at Walmart for $200. Aside from the thermocouple issue and then one time the fan wouldn’t engage I’ve had no issues. My biggest fear is a runaway auger. Did a 22 hour brisket cook recently and the whole “set it and forget it” adage doesn’t apply, I was constantly monitoring. Hope you get it sorted out man, keep on smokin
@ruddogz71 Жыл бұрын
Pitboss has great customer service and when it comes to their products. I had several issues with the classic 700 and after several parts replaced pitboss sent me a whole new unit for free. I sold that one and now have this pro series 1150, no problems in 2 years so far.
@BBQPITDOG2 жыл бұрын
I thought "grease fire" while watching this video but your comment about the err code makes perfect sense now. Any device that is thermostat controlled can have other issues when a controlling device fails. Luckily no house fire for you and a good thing you were on top of things during your cook. They need to resolve this issue and shut down the power when any error occurs. Hope they help you out. I don't have any plug in grills but this video is very interesting and makes us aware to keep all grills away from structures and fences. New subscriber here. Cheers Bud!
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Unfortunately Pit Boss told me they won't send a replacement smoker so I may just buy from a different company now.
@dougt75232 жыл бұрын
@L&L Ranch, I got my 850 mainly due to your informative posts and fully encourage Pit Boss to get you back in service if they have to helicopter drop a new 1150 at your ranch! I work in process automation and a common safety feature is to detect an input fault and stop feeding energy. In this case, a thermocouple fault is easy to detect (low mV)…and stop turning the auger! I would also recommend not allowing the phone app to change temperature settings as too much can go wrong. Pit Boss really needs to address home safety.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
@@dougt7523 I was team Pit Boss 100% and I've seen on facebook where some folks get replacement UPGRADED smokers with less issues than mine. I figured with some of the publicity I did for them, they'd do something similar. No sir, not even a replacement so that kind of left me a bit upset but it is what it is.
@BBQPITDOG2 жыл бұрын
@@dougt7523 Agreed!
@JohnJohnDu42 жыл бұрын
Man I’m saddened to see this. Bought my 1150 because of your videos brother! Hope Pitboss helps ya out and you get back to doing Pitboss videos
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Man I'm bummed out right now too. At first I thought it might have been wagyu drippings got past the sear plate and into the fire pot but that Err code says the temp probe had an error which would explain why the auger kept feeding it pellets. Sucks for sure but we'll see what Pit Boss says! I certainly appreciate the kind words!
@007conspiracytheory2 жыл бұрын
Me too. Just git mine two weeks ago. Haven't even done the burn off. It's stored away in garage.
@cam12121able2 жыл бұрын
YOU DID THE RIGHT THING BY BUYING THE PITBOSS. IT'S GREAT AND EFFORTLESS IT SEEMS. THUMBS UP.
@albou52592 жыл бұрын
I've had my 1150 for a little over a year and I began to notice my temps would go super high then down to set temp. Then out of the blue temp would start climbing again. I never smoke over 300 so when my bluetooth thermometer gives the signal I have to open then check my meat. I have since upgraded to the Brunswick and it has been amazing! The searing feature of the 1150 keeps it as an option for me, but I did decide to stay with piboss!!
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I'm not exactly sure what it is to be honest but this isn't what I've experienced with Pit boss until recently. Still bummed out
@holcombgl2 жыл бұрын
Probably started with the sear plate it doesn't seal all the way. I have the older version from Lowes I don't even cook over the sear gate because most things get burned on the bottom. Even wing causes flare ups so I can't imagine a brisket over the sear grate
@Aski2472 жыл бұрын
Bro I’ve had like 3 grease fires in my 1150…. All during the start up because I’m beyond lazy and haven’t cleaned it since April… I let that sucker just burn away… sand and paint the needed spots and go back to cooking. It’s a grill not a car…. 🤷♂️ replace your parts, sand, paint and keep it moving.
@whiskeywhiskey96962 жыл бұрын
Oh man... I hate that this happened. I bought the pit boss 1150 based off what you have posted on it. Mine still works and I appreciate your great reviews of the 1150. I hope it all works out in the end for you. Please keep us posted to pit bosses response.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I wish it did my man. Sending pit boss the pictures they requested tomorrow since I'll have a bit of spare time then. They already told me they won't replace the smoker so there's that.
@SamuelHigginbotham3 ай бұрын
I'm glad they got you sorted. Mine caught fire last month from over feeding like yours but they told me to kick rocks. I won't be buying a pit boss ever again.
@ElSenorBbq3 ай бұрын
You should reach out to the manager there. He will get you squared away
@Clint32852 жыл бұрын
I would recommend calling them versus emailing. In my experience with my 1150, phone calls fixed things much faster than email correspondence.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea, I'd like for them to see this video so they can see what all happened and possibly offer a solution to other folks. I've seen where Pit Boss sends customers an upgraded smoker vs what they had previously but I feel they might tell me to screw off. Guess we'll find out Monday.
@Jordanfiend3612 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq they are usually open every day bro. Call them tomorrow and see what happens.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I did, they told me if the probe temp was the issue, they will just replace that and that alone.
@andrewp70232 жыл бұрын
Damn that’s a bummer. My guess would be your temp probe was dirty and reading inaccurately. I’ve gotten into a habit of cleaning mine as I have the cover removed. Sucks. Great videos man keep em comin
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Maybe but I always put another probe in there to keep an eye on ambient temps as well and it read just fine. I think the probe died mid cook or something. Who knows. I wish I can make more videos but this thing is dead sir haha!
@Ligia18th2 жыл бұрын
The Grilla Grills Silver Bac only ran me about $900 with accessories, add ons, shipping and tax. Solid pellet smoker built very well! I’ve had it for 3 years now no issues!
@dhansel48357 ай бұрын
I just purchased a Pit Boss 1150 Ver #3. I installed the app on my phone and the first thing it said was "Major Firmware Update Required". Maybe there was a glitch in the software causing the unit to keep feeding pellets. As more appliances want to get on WIFI and Blue Tooth the more problems I can see happen. I would rather not having so much technology even in a BBQ/Cooker/Smoker. My .02 worth
@ElSenorBbq7 ай бұрын
Most definitely.
@SaxmanDH832 жыл бұрын
It was between and 1150 and a GMG peak when I was in the market. I went with GMG and couldn't be happier. Rock solid since day 1.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Looking at how Pit Boss is responding to my claim with the fire, you made the right decision.
@timothywagner98782 жыл бұрын
I am sorry for your bad experience but I have learned from your experience to move my 1150 to the concrete pad that I have. Wishing you the best of luck and a happy new year.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and hope all goes well for you. The 1150 is a great smoker as long as it doesn't have that glitch.
@timothywagner98782 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq Yeah I just put the new controller on it, mines didn't have the increments of 10, it would only jump up in increments of 50. So hopefully it goes well. but I'm definitely keeping it on the concrete slab. It Pit Boss sending you a new 1150? If I may ask.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
@@timothywagner9878 They gave me sort of an update yesterday but I won't say much until I get a legit update.
@jefffroese65782 жыл бұрын
I have the same 1150 and never cook at high temps. 4 months after purchasing, I noticed the finish was wrinkled/damaged at the top centre area of the pit (directly above the fire pot). Pit Boss told me the warranty doesn't cover the finish and recommended I buy some hi temp BBQ paint.... Basically saying "screw you, we know are pits suck and you're on your own." Good luck with your warranty claim. I look forward to seeing how it turns out.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
They pretty much told me the same thing. They said, if the temp probe had an issue we'll replace that and call it a day.
@jermelpurse3018 Жыл бұрын
I don’t think you actually went over what went wrong though. I mean what caused this to happen specifically. Clearly there was a grease fire of some type. Some fuel kept getting lit and started a really big fire. How did that happen?
@JessePazzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video.. I was planning to upgrade my Austin pit boss to this one. Not anymore.
@jeremymitchell50582 жыл бұрын
Dude. So sorry that happened. I just bought the 1600 after watching a bunch of your videos. Hope pit boss does right by you. Keep us updated!
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeremy, Pit Boss basically told me to pound sand so exploring other smoker options currently.
@johnnyclarik12 жыл бұрын
When a device fails, it can fail in one of two states. It can cause a shutdown when there was no actual problem, or it can fail to detect a problem and thus fail to shutdown. When we are using only one RTD, we are prone to failures. I am not sure what action should be taken by the controller. On one hand, allowing the pellets in the burn pot to burn off while adding no new pellets makes sense. However, perhaps the logic is different. Pellets can burn in the auger, and I assume that fire can make its way to the hopper. I would suggest that if there is going to be a fire, it is best to contain it within the grill. Although there may be no fire, perhaps the safest course of action is actually to start a fire and contain it than to assume that there is no fire, and have that fire burn in what might be an uncontrolled manner in the hopper.
@bluesmoke62292 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. Sorry to hear the smoker is lost. I have the Smokefire Ex 6 and it is awesome. It truly is a work horse it can do it all. Weber customer service is awesome they stand behind their priduct.Good luck with getting things worked out with Pitboss.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man!
@cam12121able2 жыл бұрын
DID THEY FIX THE IGNITER PROBLEM? I GAVE UP ON THE WEBER. THEY HAD AN AUGER FIX THAT THEY SENT ME TO REPLACE I SENT THE WEBER BACK, AND I NOW HAVE TWELVE IGNITOR PLUGS I'LL NEVER USE. BUT I DO THANK THEM FOR THE SET OF WEBER GLASSWARE THEY SENT ME. THANK YOU.
@scottcarrier11212 жыл бұрын
Anything else from PB about the warranty? That thing went from 270 to out of control. I think you had two different issues with the sequence of operation. This exact thing happened to a friend of mine that had a 1600 PB. He had a "run away" auger and the fan never shut down. This caused an extreme high temp in the barrel and the probe "did not" shut things down....it ALL came down to a "faulty" controller. He had to remove it and send it in to PB. They got back to him and said the relays were bad on the board causing the probe NOT to sense the heat and the auger NOT to shut down and the fan to keep running. They ended up sending him a new controller...and everything that was electrically operated in the smoker. They would NOT replace the entire smoker that was only 6 months old. This is all too similar to what happened to you brother. I have the 1150 as well about six months old. So far so good. I have a flame sensor in the barrel that will shut off ALL the power going to the smoker. This was an add on that I did after I purchased it from Lowes....Good luck on your endeavors
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
This sounds EXACTLY what happened and I talked to Pit Boss today once more and it appears they are wanting to handle it just as your friend. Luckily, I took a screenshot of the graph lytics showing 180* across the board, and when I changed it to 270, it did exactly as what you mentioned. Like a runaway auger. It went up to 270, DID NOT SETTLE, kept on climbing and climbing until it eventually caused this fire. Pit Boss said they rarely if ever send out a new smoker. I told them when they were having controller issues with the first 1150s, I was one of the only ones trying to offer people solutions so people can keep smoking on. Same deal when they created a new update and showing almost weekly how good of a smoker it is until that day. I figured they'd at least send a replacement or something given the publicity I've sent them. I understand that's how things work, just a real bummer my man.
@dailyDIYdude2 жыл бұрын
Keep lid closed next time to kill the fire after securing the power. You gave the flame a fuel source (oxygen) when you opened the lid and kept it open.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I hope there is not a next time tbh haha
@gconner1995 Жыл бұрын
There was a hole on the top , still getting oxygen
@gcastruita8662 жыл бұрын
That sucks bro. I always have that fear that my pit boss 1150 will catch on fire when I smoke over night. Hopefully they give you a replacement and it never happens again.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I just talked to Pit Boss and it wasn't the news I expected to hear unfortunately.
@dailyDIYdude2 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq what did they say?
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
They said if it was the probe that failed then that's what they would replace.
@dailyDIYdude2 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq wow. That’s definitely not the correct answer. I’d reach out to someone of higher power than the person you spoke with. That’s a big brand and I’m sure they’ll replace your smoker.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
@@dailyDIYdude she said unless I'm sponsored then that's all they can do
@mikecapell39962 жыл бұрын
I had the same this happened to me but I have an tailgate pit boss err code pop up and so I unplugged it and pulled the meat out so what it was where the pellet go where the heating Element gets covered with ashes that’s why everything start messing up as long as you keep the clean it will never happen and I will keep using a pit ball Thanks for sharing
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I do a clean up before each video to prevent these issues from happening. I'm unsure what happened, I was able to take a screenshot of the temperatures graph from the app, its 180* all the way, when I turn it up to 270, it never settled in temp, it just kept climbing until it eventually caught on fire. Idk if there was a glitch in the controller or what.
@KillerMillerQue2 жыл бұрын
Man... crazy to see that happen to a pretty new pellet grill. Smh... Glad you caught it fast, and a waste to a good piece of meat. I think I saw you said you'll probably go with the recteq which I don't think you can go wrong, I have a Green Mountain Grill Pellet smoker and I love it, when I use it. I actually sold my Traeger at the time to upgrade to it.. it's been rolling strong for about a couple years now.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I called RecTeq and should have something coming soon :D
@troyv83022 жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience with the Brunswick. I did all the maintenance that the manual said but it only said dump the ash from the ash pot that slid out. I never took the screws out of the fire chamber to vacuum the ash as it was not in the manual. That was my first pellet cooker so I did what I thought I should. Was on my 5th cook (pichana) and turned it up from 225 to 450 to get a sear and a few minutes later the app was telling me it was 500 degrees. I went outside and just as I got there the doors blew open and I had to call the fire department out to put it out as I had to try to hold the doors on the best I could to not let it catch my fence or gazebo on fire. They were about 10 feet away but the flames almost were hitting them. Turns out the grease from the protein mixed with the ash in the fire chamber and went up in flames and did it quickly. Walmart picked it up and refunded me the money but I put a review on Walmart and the Pit Boss website about the missing step in the maintenance in the manual and how it was dangerous. They never posted it. Pit Boss lost me with that. Glad nobody got hurt.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
That is crazy!!! Glad everyone is safe! I clean out the insides of the pit boss before each video we do, especially when using wagyu because of the amount of grease it pours out. I was able to take a screenshot of the temperature graph pit boss has on their app, 180* all the way no problem. When I bumped it to 270, the temps just sky rocketed and never settled to 270 so I feel now that it may have been a controller glitch.
@troyv83022 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq Hmm, now you got my head thinking. I came to the conclusion of why mine went up from the people in a FB group. We bounced the idea around and that was the idea why. But mine went up like yours did, when turning the temp up after an hour or so at low and slow. Wonder if it might have been a glitch as well. I'll never know because I don't have the unit anymore but now I'm sitting here scratching my head. I hate that this happened to you but am glad you posted it as it might help someone in the future avoid a catastrophe. Anyway, new sub here, thanks for the content!
@pedromunoz44682 жыл бұрын
Oh man at least you got it on camera,
@patrickwindham882020 күн бұрын
I’m just curious did pit balls replace that pellet grill for you?
@ElSenorBbq20 күн бұрын
Absolutely! I have a pinned post here
@Nathanallenpinard2 жыл бұрын
I suppose one way to detect this is to use a wireless term that pings you if it's over a certain temp, like 600. I just bought this due to various videos, including yours. I don't expect this to happen to everyone but ...YOLO?
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I've always used the inkbird IBBQ-4T and had alarms in case it would get too hot. Since the app has a new graph, I stayed with it instead of the inkbird. Pit Boss did say the controller had a malfunction and it doesn't happen often. Pit Boss did rectify the issue and a 1600 is on it's way here so subscribe and stay tuned for when it does arrive, I'll post up an update!!
@juanandujar71872 жыл бұрын
I love my 820 pitboss
@curtisrogers41902 жыл бұрын
Glad no damaged other than the grill and brisket. I highly recommend Grilla Grills out of Michigan. They do also have a store in Dallas, TX. I'm in Wisconsin and have been using there smaller chimp for almost 3 years with zero issues. The one larger than the chimp would be similar to what you have now. Check em out. No I am not employed by them but a true believer and customer for life.
@gtsbarbecueandcuisine48372 жыл бұрын
I had that happen with a Green Mountain Grill about six years ago. They gave me a new one but I never trusted it and it had big temp swings. I can’t complain about the customer service but ended up selling it and got a Rec Tec. Best grill I’ve ever seen. Too bad about your experience.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. There are quite a bit of people suggesting to go RecTeq so I may do that.
@BackyardWarrior2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the loss brother....Thank god nobody hurt and the house is good🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. I m sure pitboss will do right by you
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man, I appreciate it!
@joemakowichuk38885 ай бұрын
Iam on my third had trouble with temperature sensor in bbq changed twice on last one looking to replace use mine summer and winter here in Canada
@ElSenorBbq5 ай бұрын
Ouch, try to talk to management and see what they can do for you.
@davidharkey94192 жыл бұрын
Operator error. Grease fire. Cooking meat directly over the sear plate, even with it closed. Grease drips thru the slots into the firepot and bottom of the barrel. Grease was dripping thru slots, fire ignites it and it burns. Seen it many times on the drip pans that top and bottom plates are both slotted.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Except for the fact that this is 100% incorrect. Probably didn't watch the whole video either. A grease fire would not account for the probe temp error causing it to continue feeding it pellets. The other thing I mentioned in the video is before each video I clean the bottom of the barrel to prevent this from happening, especially with wagyu. Nevermind the fact that I've done so many cooks on this thing including wagyu that this has yet to be an issue. So spare me your 2 cents with what you feel was the issue but this wasn't it.
@danashay2 жыл бұрын
Yikes. So sorry. Good luck.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
All good, they replaced it with a 1600!
@chrisjory85952 жыл бұрын
The 1150 reviews that I know of personally have been terrible not sure why online it shows 5 stars . However I have several friends with the 800 series and it’s such a work horse thousands of hours on . Never any issues …. I’m a treager guy personally but was very impressed what bang ya get for the buck .
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
For sure my man. I'm switching brands now so I'll have an update once it arrives!
@christopher64872 жыл бұрын
Dang!!! That sucks bro! Please let us know if pit boss does anything to compensate you or replace grill
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Will do my man!
@bullhogsbbq96582 жыл бұрын
My Pit Boss Vertical caught on fire after a year or so, called CS and they asked for pictures, they replaced it with the newer version. RecTeq still my favorite
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
That's what I assumed Pit Boss may do for me, especially bringing great videos of the 1150 and how it's the best bang for your buck. Unfortunately, at least over the phone, I was told that a replacement was out of the question let alone an upgrade.
@TChalla0072 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq Damn bruh. I have a Campchef that had rust issues and they were ready to send a replacement if I could donate it to a fire station. No questions asked. The rust wasn't that bad and opted for multiple grilling utensils sets with case.
@dmproske2 жыл бұрын
I have had my 1150 since July. First pellet cooker for me. Have always used my custom stick burner. had a issue with my RTD temp probe today also. Had it set to 230. Said 230. Actually 260 inside cooker. I am looking at RecTec 1250 also.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I'm getting swayed to a RecTeq but they are money :o
@silentkool212 жыл бұрын
I was about to buy a lone star smoker then seen their pellet grill. It's a beast. So many features, you can convert it into a charcoal smoker. It's very nice
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I have their offset 24x40 smoker. It's an incredible smoker!! Drove to their facility to pick it up.
@joshuadickerson14032 жыл бұрын
Pitts and spitts great replacement grill. A big upgrade
@grouponful Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video n info!
@danielerevia62252 жыл бұрын
Get that @recteq 1250 or 700. You know I love mine!
@Just_A_Gun_Guy2 жыл бұрын
I have to ask, my 1150 never seems to be producing actual smoke like yours did. It looks more like a oven when I open it than anything. Maybe it's the pellets, I'm using bear mountain. But I almost wonder if mine is faulty in some way or if it isn't feeding enough pellets or something.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
What temperature do you use? Regardless if the smoke is crystal clear or thick, the heat and gasses coming off of burning wood (pellets) is still smoke. I just smoked a brisket on my offset smoker and the smoke was almost invincible.
@r.g.medina2132 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your Pit Boss. I highly recommend a Camp Chef Pellet Grill! Great prices and fantastic. Smoker/Pellet Grills. 😉
@doningratta2 жыл бұрын
I have a PB150PPS, portable, keeps burning back into the auger tube on smoke settings, almost into the hopper. Found this to be a problem with most people who have purchased these units. Pit Boss has told me it was a controller problem, they would send me a new one, but that was months ago. NOT HAPPY!
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I don't have much experience on those portable ones but it's my understanding anytime you have a hopper fire or smoke, usually the fire pot is filled with ashes. If that's not the case then Pit Boss needs to make this right for you.
@darcyroy64832 жыл бұрын
Great content helped me pull the trigger on my Pro Series II 850. I am loving it and really appreciate your videos. Let us know what you replaced it with!
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Hey Darcy, Pit Boss found that the controller had a glitch and replaced it with the 1600! I have a video of it all if you'd like to check it out.
@Perfecto132 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you shared this video, I'm no longer gonna be doing any overnight cooks. I'm glad you and your Familia are safe, it could have been alot worse. I've been following you since I bought my 1600 and enjoy smoking just as much as you do. I'm disappointed that pitboss didn't offer to replace your smoker. Stay healthy and safe my friend.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man. We got something in store coming soon so stay tuned!
@greatwhitenorth37172 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you sharing this with us! Thank god no one was hurt or there wasn't any serious damage! Jeez...keep an eye on your errors...You DO still have the 5 yr warranty under your belt so would you even want another 1150? I wonder if there is even a diagnostic from Pit Boss for this. Is Pit Boss rushing product to market too fast without proper testing and relying on consumers to do product testing and finish development on the fly like Tesla did?
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
They told me they wouldn't replace the whole smoker, only the part the failed and that's it unfortunately. It sucks too because in alot of videos, people have commented stating that due to the videos we've made, they bought the 1150. Pretty sad right now but it is what it is.
@matte77752 жыл бұрын
Man get a RT. I sold my PB and got my 1250 delivered. No more worrying about Temps or fires. I was always outside through the entire cook with my PB because of this reason. I didn't trust it. Major temp swings had two fires in a year. Kept baking soda close for that reason. I was done. RT is amazing with exceptional customer service.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Sweet! You might want to keep an eye out for an updated video we'll be doing as well. You'll be pleasantly surprised!
@matte77752 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq Sure will! I subscribed!
@juanabernathy53712 жыл бұрын
Try the Big brother of the 1150. "THE 1600" 💪🏽. Sorry to see the 1150 do that. I hope you figure out what caused it. So I know what to watch out for. I have a 1150 as well. I got one from watching your vids. It inspired me to get one and start cooking more. I originally was using a charcoal grill that my grandbabies got me on father's day. Sorry again for your loss on the 1150 bro 🥺
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man. Pit Boss believes it might have been the temp probe and if that's the case, then that's the only thing they'll replace is what they said.
@juanabernathy53712 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq wow but because of the temp probe, it ruined the whole smoker 🥺. You could clean it repaint it with high heat temp paint and reseason it . And keep cooking on it.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I would no problem, my concern is I can't trust it anymore. If I hadn't been awake and been aware of my phone telling me whats up, I would have never gone outside to check up on it. Imagine if this had happened to someone that was sleeping. The house could have caught on fire as well especially since the auger was still going. Pretty crazy
@juanabernathy53712 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq your completely right. It could be worse if it was a overnight cook. Trusting your cooker is important.
@bradmitchell31492 жыл бұрын
I had the exact same thing happen to me with my 1150 same cut of meat everything I was able to save the meat and eat now the 1150 I took completely apart cleaned got off all chipping paint bought high temp paint and have not had the issue sense mine was about a year old as well when this happened to me what was ur outcome with pitboss company on the warranty etc
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I contacted Pit Boss with their supervisor and they informed me the controller was at fault causing the auger to keep feeding it pellets which eventually caused the fire. They ended up replacing it with a 1600 which I am currently using. On this 1150, I'm going to cut it open and turn it into a small offset smoker and make a video of it.
@ScottysBackYardBBQ2 жыл бұрын
brisket had nice bark lol my pit boss works great so far,, sorry for your loss. pit boss ia amazing pit
@bigguybbq2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Sorry about that. What are you getting next? What did you end up doing with the brisket?
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
We put the brisket it in the oven wrapped in foil paper to soften up the exterior. The inside was fine, the outside was obviously toast so had to cut it off. Surprisingly the brisket turned out good with the bark removed. As for what I'm getting next, I talked to RecTeq and I guess we'll see what happens.
@bigguybbq2 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq good news that you were able to salvage some of the brisket. Meat is so expensive now! Good luck with @rectec . Let everyone know what happens.
@denniskomeshak90822 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I have the PB1100PS1 and a very similar thing happened while I was smoking a pork butt. I've had 2 fires with the Pit Boss and fortunately, I was near the grill when it happened. I think the crappy controller not regulating the heat very accurately, and the sear feature not blocking the open flame are what cause the fires. I'm leaning towards a RecTeq 700 or 1250 to replace the Pit Boss. I've only had this for a few years and it will be the shortest lived grill I've ever had. I've had 2 Traeger grills and a Green Mountain grill in the past and never encountered any fires.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I'm unsure what to go with currently. I wasn't expecting to have to replace this smoker. I'm unsure if it was a sign or what but I had woken up at 3am or so to fire up the smoker and put the brisket in. Normally it's no biggie, I wake up, get some coffee and get it going. This time however, I said screw this imma go to bed and do this during the daylight. Who knows what could have happened if I really had put the brisket in there and went back to bed.
@michaelchilds-qn3bl Жыл бұрын
A $2.50 disposable aluminum pan would have prevented a $650 mistake. All fatty meats can cause grease fires, so you want to put it in a roasting tray that has a rack in it. That will keep your tallow from going to the fire gods but also make it easier to transport the meat from grill to table, and there won't be any clean-up because the grease stayed in the pan, keeping the meat tender.
@ElSenorBbq Жыл бұрын
The problem with that logic is that it wasn't the meat that caused the fire. If you had read the pinned comment, you'd see that Pit Boss did their own investigation into it and found that the controller was at fault here. You think Pit Boss would replace and upgrade a smoker at no charge for no reason? I had to show them data that the controller captures, pictures of the inside of the barrel, there was no grease in or around the fire pot itself, they said that a grease fire almost melts the stack because of how the fire wants to spread with a grease fire and so on. It came out to be that the glitch happened on the controller itself where it kept feeding it pellets thinking that the ambient temp probe wasn't reading the actual temp inside the barrel. It's amazing to me how many people come to this conclusion even after explaining in the video what happened and having the pinned comment regarding the updates to it. Pit Boss has an amazing customer service, I think most people here think I'm trashing them but that's not the case at all. I recommend going through the comments for updates as almost all youtube videos do. Hell I even have a follow up video as well so please don't jump to conclusions with the whole, "A $2.50 aluminum pan" it wouldn't have made a difference in this case.
@michaelchilds-qn3bl Жыл бұрын
Pit Boss is good shit no doubt. I'm telling you it was the meat, likely both. From what I observed, you had a greasy piece of meat on a malfunctioning grill. The pan would have worked because even if the fire was continuously being fed, it would not have combusted above the broiler plate without extra fuel (fat drippings). Also, the fat wouldn't be around the fire pot because it would burn up. You also had flame on top of the broiler plate, cmon. Listen, at the end of the day, don't leave fire unattended. Even if it's a fancy "controlled" burn, Murphy is going to sneak around the corner when you're gone. Imagine if you went to Walmart, and that happened, much less sleeping through the night as some do, bad idea. Bad logic is assuming because you got a 1600, that everything is good to go. $2.50 of prevention AND checking on it is worth $650 of cure. Also, I watched all of the videos, and I could care less about the comments because I saw it for myself, hence both videos.
@ElSenorBbq Жыл бұрын
@@michaelchilds-qn3bl my man, if it were the meat, why did it only do it just a bit after setting it to 270 vs having it 4 hours at just 180? Once set to 270, the temperature never settled, it just climbed and climbed and never even tried to settle once. All this info was taken from Pit Boss direct that they needed to see what exactly happened. Grease fires aren't covered under warranty period which is exactly why I brought that up. I've done idk how many long cooks on the 1150 for hours and hours and so have thousand of other 1150 owners. It also threw that temp probe code, something I've never seen before. The fire was going to happen, sure the meat doesn't help but regardless, that fire was happening due to a malfunction within the controller. It sucks for sure and again, the meat certainly didn't help but it's not like we all turn on the smokers for hours and hours on a random day without any meat inside. When you buy something at this price, you have to trust the equipment especially with the updated controller they sent out. And even then, I kept track of everything including the app which is why I went outside in the first place because it didn't make sense to me that the smoker was up to temp that quick I talk about this on the video as well). If you look at the back of the barrel, the fire came from the back side, not the actual grease tray itself. After the meat caught on fire sure that'll happen on almost any meat even chicken for that matter. Even on a tray, the way the flame rolled over from the back and over the grate, it would have still hit the meat. It is what it is but I have yet to have an issue with the 1600 and I hope I never do. I don't do the whole set it and forget it and fall asleep, that is just careless.
@michaelchilds-qn3bl Жыл бұрын
@ElSenorBbq I'm impressed that it fed that much in there. Thats a lot of damn pellets to create such heat. So yeah, it was both but mostly the controller. If it would have done that on a burn off and no grease, it would be even easier to prove a faulty controller. But who cares since you have a 1600!
@ElSenorBbq Жыл бұрын
@@michaelchilds-qn3bl I hear you my man. It sucks but Pit Boss is the goat though! I tell everyone even though it happened, I still support them and still use Pit Boss and recommend them to this day.
@DC-wc7xh2 жыл бұрын
I have a Z grill 700D4E and I love it. Best price. They ship right to your home. So, no middleman.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! I decided on a RecTeq 1250 then Pit Boss sent over a 1600 so I'll be doing a comparison between the two.
@jamesobrien86682 жыл бұрын
I have the Austin xl for two years, not one problem.
@NurseChuck2 жыл бұрын
I fully believe that your sear box wasn’t completely closed. Also Never open the lid when you have a fire like that unless you plan to use and extinguisher. You just gave the fire more oxygen. Best thing was to unplug it close the lid and screw down the stack cover.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
It was fine for hours up until I raised the temp to 270. I sent Pit Boss everything they needed and they concluded the controller ended up having an issue with it. There are other folks here in the comment section with the exact issue I had. Pit Boss did replace my 1150 with a 1600 and provided more details there.
@NurseChuck2 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq well I’m really glad that they stood by their product and happy you didn’t get any other property damage. I have a 1500 and absolutely love so I at least feel better about the Pitt Boss brand doing the right thing.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
@@NurseChuck Yeah man, I uploaded a video with the 1600. I talk about what all pit boss found and what they provided. I certainly appreciate it and honestly, their customer service made it all better for sure.
@adamcorn9608 Жыл бұрын
First off you put the Brisket on the bottom. Never do that! Place it on the top rack and then put a aluminum large pan under the brisket to catch the tallo then use the tallo to put on you brown paper wrap it helps so the brown paper will not absorb any more of the moisture from your brisket.
@ElSenorBbq Жыл бұрын
I've made countless brisket on here, including wagyu. That was not the problem. If you look at the pinned comment I made and look at the updated video you'll see everything what came from it direct from pit boss themselves. I understand people go off of emotion rather than logic but this ain't it my man
@adamcorn9608 Жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq nothing emotional I have owned my PitBoss 1150 pro series going on 3 years now no regrets here.
@markruss76052 жыл бұрын
I say Pitt boss should stand behind their product. Especially with all your documentation.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I sent them all the pictures they asked for, including the wiring, and a screenshot of the temperature graph. I was going to share all that info to the public but feel I should give them a shot to see what they say before anything else. Guess we'll see what happens.
@SmokedMidwestBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Man that’s a bummer!! What are you going to replace it with?
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I uploaded a video on what I replaced it with if you want to check out that video!
@SmokedMidwestBBQ2 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq I’ll check it out!
@stevephillips952010 ай бұрын
I have 3 Recteq pellet smokers. Love them all.
@ElSenorBbq10 ай бұрын
Immediately after this video I purchased the Recteq 1250. Been solid so far!
@jamesduggins8687 Жыл бұрын
You have to known that you don’t set meat directly above the heating source and turn the temp up 70 degrees above the temp that you had prior set! I did the same thing now I cook brisket the far right or left! Too much grease come out of the meat to put in the center!
@ElSenorBbq Жыл бұрын
Well the issue wasn't the grease that created the fire but it also didn't help either. Pit Boss did an investigation into this and did indeed find the controller to be at fault. I have alot more hours onto the 1150, more than what most people will have and not once had an issue including wagyu meats. Your comment does address an issue but the problem with this is that you lose absolute almost your entire real estate by doing what you are suggesting. Putting it to the far right I have tested to have a 75* temp higher than commanded because of the back pressure before leaving the stack. The last thing is I would encourage pit boss to use an actual heat deflector over the fire pot and can be slid out when wanting to do a sear plate over just having a sear plate that has cervices where grease can drip down. We aren't smoker engineers but we can simply inform pit boss of the issues that rise. For me, it ended up being the controller itself. Hope this helps answer some questions or doubts you've had! Cheers!
@jamesgraham7762 жыл бұрын
How did that much damage occur in a short time? That had to be a hot fire and burning for a while??
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Auger kept feeding it pellets until it created a giant fire. If you go through the comments, others have had this issue and verified through pit boss.
@stephenfriend4422 жыл бұрын
I have a green mountain grilll ledge and haven’t had one issue with it catching fire,but I also religiously clean it out after each and every cook because fear of a grease fire!
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I do a full cleanout before each video, especially when doing wagyu because of the amount of grease it drips. I was able to take a screenshot of the temperature graph in the pit boss app and you can see 180* all the way through, then when I set it to 270, it never settled. It just kept climbing until eventually it caught on fire. I'm starting to lean into it may have been a controller issue.
@gabebolling45482 жыл бұрын
Sorry this happened to you.... Might be time to give the LSG offset a little brother. That LSG pellet cooker is making a lot of people happy lately.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Might convert it into just a grill or I can weld a little offset box on it. Not sure just yet.
@demondmccray85822 жыл бұрын
I have the 1600 and the igniter went out after 3 months. They sent me a new igniter with an instructional diagram. Well their instructions didn't work and customer service was clueless. I sent pictures and videos and they DID NOT have a resolution. If they continue to leave me hanging I would never buy another pellet grill of any kind.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I have the 1600 and it seems alright for now. If you do upgrade, I highly recommend the recteq 1250. I have two videos comparing the two of them. Personally, the 1250 is something I know I can trust 100%
@demondmccray85822 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq Ok I will look into that....Thanks
@RVingillini2 жыл бұрын
Green mountain grill may something to take a look at. I have one myself.
@mannyrevera5916 Жыл бұрын
I think Your Tallow got too hot and caught on fire splashing inside and over your Brisket. Let me know what caused it.
@ElSenorBbq Жыл бұрын
I created a follow up video when Pit Boss sent their 1600. Fortunately I saved the Graph Lytics, recorded the error code, and did troubleshooting with Pit Boss to find out that there was a glitch in the controller. Once I went from 180* to 270*, the auger did not stop feeding the fire pot pellets causing a fire to happen. Pit Boss received pictures of the bottom of the barrel along with others to determine it was not a grease fire. They were amazing about it though and sent me a 1600 at no cost.
@2chrisward2 жыл бұрын
So will a new probe fix your grill? Will you continue to use it once it's working again?
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Pit Boss is sending me a 1600 so I'll be using that.
@2chrisward2 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq Cool. I was between a Camp Chef/Pit Boss/GMG and your situation gave me pause on PB. Glad they did right by you!
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
@@2chrisward Yessir!
@brianmiller722111 ай бұрын
I think this may be user error, I never had a problem with my Pitt boss or my Traeger. I do a lot of BBQs for a lot of people and never had a problem. You may want to keep it clean after every BBQ. I've never had a problem with my briskets. It may work better in your oven.
@ElSenorBbq11 ай бұрын
My man, saying you've never had a problem with it doesn't make the issue not exist. If you go through the comments section here, others have had similar problems as well. Fortunately for me, I kept record of everything including the data of the entire cook. Pit Boss requested all of it along with pictures and found the controller to be the cause of it. For hours the cook was doing well, once I raised it to 270, it never stopped feeding it pellets and the controller even gave an error code. Again, just because an issue doesn't happen to you does not mean you should ignore anyone elses issue. It would be naive to think nothing will ever happen.
@zanderwow Жыл бұрын
I would definitely call and talk to pitboss some more. If nothing else but to simply try and figure out exactly what happened. Let them know you are a youtuber and have a dedicated subscriber/customer base. Obviously dont be jerk about it but let them know that your viewership wants to know what happened as well!
@zanderwow Жыл бұрын
Nvm, just saw your pinned comment. I knew Pitboss would do right by you. Their customer service is top notch! Looking forward to the new vids on the 1600!
@zanderwow Жыл бұрын
And also just realizing this video is over a year old.....🤦♂️😅
@jeffclark50242 жыл бұрын
Man idk I think it could’ve been just an isolated incident where grease was able to reach the flame somehow. Hell, I’d scrape the paint off spray it down and maybe move it away from the house a bit and use it. Had my Trager for at least 5 years and have had very little problems. Things can happen with any pellet smoker. Even if no liquid grease hits the flame, vaporized grease certainly could. That heat deflector/ sear pan gets way hotter than the set temp and even hotter when it’s trying to raise the temp considerably.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I talked to Pit Boss and sent them all the pictures. They said this didn't look like a grease fire either. I also sent a picture of the temperature graph and it was fine at 180 for 4 hours straight, bumped it to 270 and it never settled at 270. They said it most likely had a runaway auger after resetting the temp. I should have an update soon but they did tell me they will get me going asap.
@jeffclark50242 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq cool, hopefully they hook you up. With all due respect, it most certainly was a grease fire. The flames coming off the brisket and the grease underneath it is what burned the paint off your grill. If I’m not mistaken that grill has a spot to open up the sear pan to get direct flame for searing. That’s a path to the flame even if it’s closed it could be dripping grease.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffclark5024 That's what I thought at first. The brisket obviously caught on fire and stayed with flames going on. That is not where the fire originated. If you look at the barrel, you can see where the flames came from towards the back, not through the sear plate. Another thing is that the pictures I sent to Pit Boss was with everything removed and there was no signs of grease in the fire pot, around the bottom of the barrel or the like. Plus, 4 hours straight of no issues but as soon as I put it to 270 it goes up in flames? There are other things Pit Boss looks for to confirm grease fires and this did not meet those things.
@0dumping2 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq Glad to hear they're going to do right by you. Even more glad you were on top of it when it happened. Were you using the Smoke-IT app or the Smoke-IT Legacy app?
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
@@0dumping I was using the Smoke IT app just to keep an eye on things but not actually using it for controls.
@Noodlz262 жыл бұрын
I think it's those knotty wood pellet I have an pit boss 820d for 3 years and it has the old school controller non pdi I use the lumberjack pellets i never had an issue with flare ups, look at the other reviews on the knotty wood pellet
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I was reviewing the Lumberjack Mesquite blend and was comparing it to the knotty woods. It was fine for over 4 hours but anything can happen.
@Noodlz262 жыл бұрын
@L&L Ranch BBQ I was watching the KZbin videos on knotty wood pellets and one of the videos I watched said that those pellet leave an harden substance that doesn't get burnt off now I'm not saying that's what happened in your case but it may be an possibility
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Woah that's crazy!
@Noodlz262 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq I was gonna upgrade my pit boss with the same one you have, but now im thinking about getting the 1600 instead But if I had the money I would love to get the lone star pellet grill
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
My biggest issue with the whole thing is Pit Boss wants me to keep using the same smoker, after it was literally on fire with alot of unknowns, use their replacement part that failed and want me to trust the smoker.
@justinritz55942 жыл бұрын
What did Pit Boss say?
@Rbouch2 жыл бұрын
Have you heard anything from pit boss?
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Going to upload a video of our new smoker and a small update on Pit Boss
@Crown.A2 жыл бұрын
Oof. Was leaning toward buying one of these but after this video and the response they gave I think I will pass.
@Jordanfiend3612 жыл бұрын
Damn bro sorry this happened. Seems because you cook with the fat cap down and raised the temp the grease slipped through the seer plate and started a small fire. Once that fire starts kissing that fat cap cause you do it fat cap down it’s all over. It’s a recipe for disaster. Why I alwyas use a jerky pan or something to fetch the grease. Hope you get another pit boss bro. Seems it was just a grease thing. Can happen to anyone. Atleast you’re ok
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
The error code suggest it was the probe that failed and before I killed the power, the auger was still feeding it Pellets. Sucks for sure. I've done idk how many wagyu briskets on it without issue until today
@Jordanfiend3612 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq ahh I see. Very true that could have been the issue also. I will still use a drip pan from now on just to be safe.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Yessir. I'm pretty observant on things thats why I stepped out when it reached temp that quick, saw it on fire, looked at the controller and saw that the auger was still going. Crazy but luckily no one got hurt other than not having a smoker but I got a nice stick burner and my kamado joe still to hold me over.
@Jordanfiend3612 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq thank god bro it could have been a lot worse. Have you called pit boss yet?
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I did, they said if the temp probe was the issue then they'll replace just that.
@hinds902 жыл бұрын
Have had the smokefire almost a year and a half. Not 1 grease fire or flame out.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
In this case it looks like the temp probe went out and the auger kept feeding it pellets. Super bummed and Pit Boss told me sorry bye. So I'm definitely thinking about making the switch to another brand at this point.
@hinds902 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq Go with the LSG pellet. I love my weber smokefire but if I had the coin I'd move to the LSG.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I have the LSG 24x40 and have videos of it here on this channel. I'd like to get it but man I can't spend offset money for a pellet smoker.
@hinds902 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq lol I hear you. Maybe look into Zgrills or pellet pro.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Alot of folks here are recommending RecTeq, I have no experience on those but a buddy of mine has one and loves it. They are just money as hell too haha
@johnmanthey26832 жыл бұрын
I have a series 3 Copperhead nearly two years now, Old analog controller, no WiFi, and never a problem. 39 outside now and I'm smoking chuck roast. To me a cabinet smoker is the way to go. I'm looking to upgrade to a Copperhead 5 for a little more room. I had a Pro 4 from Pit Boss with their PID WiFi. I found it to be a bit wonky so I gave it to my granddaughter. I. personally am not a fan of the slide and sear. The Pit Boss Sportsman 5 and the even bigger 7 may be an option for you. Again old school analog controller. If you want slide and sear and WiFi check out the Camp Chef Woodwind models. Their WiFi is better than Pit Boss's. If you can live without WiFi Green Mountain makes an excellent choice as does RecTec. Their WiFi controllers are, from what I've read and seen on KZbin, are pretty darn good. For a grill I have the Camp Chef Deluxe 24 without WiFi, but has PID, and that temp controller and their probes match my Maverick really spot on. My biggest problem with my Camp Chef is getting the smoke flavor I want. I put is on high smoke and she's a pellet hog and only a 15 pound hopper. I'm going to try and use a pellet tube. She's a summer time grill here in South Dakota without a heat blanket. If you really want, in my opinion, the best smoker, get a 22" Weber Smokey Mountain. I've had an 18" for 12-15 years, best ever. I've added a few mods to make it easier to use. Sorry this has been so long. I wish you well in your hunt for a replacement if necessary.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Hey John, I had a vertical smoker as well and have a video of it here comparing the 1150 vs the vertical. Vertical never gave me problems either although I was a bit scared of the grease fires reported going into the electronics right underneath. That's why Pit Boss changed the location of the controller. I may look into the RecTeq since that is the one almost everyone is recommending.
@johnmanthey26832 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq Check out R-Shack BBQ and More on YT. He does a lot on RecTec. No hopper clean out though.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
@@johnmanthey2683 Will do!
@cachemoola20422 жыл бұрын
I have the same model. You think it might be the pellet? Burn hotter and faster?
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
No I don't think that was the case. I was able to take a screenshot of the graph Pit Boss has in their app so I'll provide more updates once I get more info
@cachemoola20422 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq yea man idk. That’s crazy. I only keep the pellet the same brand. I’ve never changed it to other pellets. I’ve heard other pellets might be dense and accumulation in the pot could cause it to burn like that. Like I said though, I’ve never mess with other pellets. Let us know what Pit Boss say. Thanks bro for the video.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Pit Boss pretty much told me to pound sand. Pretty bummed.
@cachemoola20422 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq dang no way. You get the Lowes protection?
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately no, I was duped into thinking Pit Boss' 5 year warranty would suffice.
@colindriver547 Жыл бұрын
You should always let the bad smoke out when you up a temperature. And if it starts to smoke crazy pull the meat
@BennyBestt2 жыл бұрын
The main reason I got the Kamado was the long warranty
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I love my Kamado Joe! I use it more than almost all of my smokers and with the new Fireboard 2 Drive that I recently got, it's that much better!
@enerudatdude96372 жыл бұрын
Hey do you have android or ios. I noticed that my iPad doesn't give me issues but if you use a android app it turns the heat up randomly to 500
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I have Android but I changed the temp manually but I have seen comments on the New App Update video I made where people legit had these issues. Was this an issue with the app? I really don't know. I just know I got an error code for the probe temp and the auger kept feeding the smoker as it was engulfed with flames. Super disappointed my man :/
@enerudatdude96372 жыл бұрын
@@ElSenorBbq yup that can actually be the issue. I use it the same way on android app just to check the temp and it was at 500 or HI with out me setting it. So from there I only check the temp on IPAD or grill. I Hope Pitboss makes this right for you. You give great tips. Regardless glad you and the fam was safe
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man!
@TheRealPunisher2 жыл бұрын
Tbh i always feel like big cuts with a lot of fat should always have some sort of drip pan underneath it. Cooking on the top rack and the drip pan on the main rack.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I've put on 18lb wagyu briskets in here without much issue. Mainly because on the top rack, there is some room for brisket but as it cooks, it swells up and hits the top of the barrel scoring the meat quite a bit. I may just fix it up and keep it for now but I doubt I'll do any overnight cooks with it. It's not the fat that bothers me, it was glitch in the controller other commenters have had issues with that causes a "runaway auger" and it appears that is exactly what happened to me as well. Bummer but it is what it is, I have something new coming hopefully next week so hoping for a better experience.
@newtonbrook2 жыл бұрын
I had a small fire in mine due to lack of cleaning. It was the grease buildup.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
In my case it looks like the auger kept feeding it pellets. If you look through some of the comments here, others have had the same issue with a "runaway" auger after adjusting the temps.
@rickyciaccia10612 жыл бұрын
Rec Tec for sure would be my goto I had mine for a year and can't say one bad thing about it. Their customer service does not tell you to kick rocks they make sure you are all good and ready to cook. They also have great warranties on their models. Everyone that works at rectec has a rectec and knows about their grills. I'm sure you can't say that with pit boss or other companies.
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
I hit up RecTeq and lets just say there is going to be a big update soon so stay tuned my man!
@markkoenig93442 жыл бұрын
There is a 5yr warranty isn't there?
@ElSenorBbq2 жыл бұрын
There is but just for parts. They ended up replacing the whole smoker for a 1600.