We Fixed Our Pit Boss Temperature Issues in UNDER 5 Minutes!

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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025

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  • @madbackyard
    @madbackyard  Год назад +22

    🔥 Heat Deflector Mod now available on Amazon. Check it out HERE ➡ amzn.to/456wwWA
    🔥 Flame Tamer Style Diffuser ALSO now available on Amazon. ➡ amzn.to/45SFZRx

    • @75novaguy73
      @75novaguy73 10 месяцев назад +2

      That diffuser is twice as expensive as smokeslikeaboss but the heat deflector is half as much

    • @youmustbekidding7341
      @youmustbekidding7341 9 месяцев назад

      A Better brand of a pellet grill is available everwhere

    • @jmc041071
      @jmc041071 9 месяцев назад

      Will the heat deflector work on a Pit Boss 700FB1?

    • @TrevorRoberts-h9e
      @TrevorRoberts-h9e 5 месяцев назад

      I wish someone just made a flat version of the broiler shield without the option to sear. Would solve both of these problems.

    • @daviddillow2113
      @daviddillow2113 4 месяца назад +1

      The diffuser in your link is much larger than the one in your video. Most of the reviews on amazon say it is too big for their pellet grill.

  • @vernonverrett844
    @vernonverrett844 9 месяцев назад +15

    Thanks for being so kind to share these Useful tips for the Pitt Boss grills.

  • @tsbrooks007
    @tsbrooks007 9 месяцев назад +10

    Shout out to Mad Backyard for sharing these potential fixes! I've been frustrated with temperature issues since the 1150 came out. I'm ordering the deflector and tamer as soon as possible! Hopefully, Pit Boss will have enough sense to incorporate these two modifications into there production line so that new sales customers won't suffer our fate, and pay you a consulting fee as well.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  9 месяцев назад

      Ha, I won't hold my breath, but thank you for the kind words!

  • @robertstewart5989
    @robertstewart5989 5 месяцев назад +86

    You should not have to modify a $700 pellet smoker. Pit Boss needs to fix this.

    • @mikewiththebluecar
      @mikewiththebluecar 3 месяца назад +4

      In my opinion it should’ve been fixed during their testing phase. These seem like common sense fixes.

    • @mikesouders1
      @mikesouders1 2 месяца назад +3

      I tried this. Then put thermometers throughout the grill. It ran 60° hotter than the temp read out said. Then I pulled the end cap mod and the temps averaged what was on the read out. It seems the engineers did account for this.

    • @GlennPearsonDIY
      @GlennPearsonDIY 2 месяца назад +1

      @@mikesouders1 I think it depends on the model. Yours might not be the same, or the design has been updated. This video is just almost a year and a half old.

    • @carlossantini3605
      @carlossantini3605 2 месяца назад +4

      My new 850 model was redesigned and doesn’t need that piece

    • @mikewiththebluecar
      @mikewiththebluecar Месяц назад +1

      @ mine came with the piece under the left side of the heat shield already installed but I did have to put a piece of steel channel over the fire to distribute the heat better. Before I installed that piece of channel the left side of the grill was 70-90 degrees hotter than the right. After installing it both sides are within 1-2 degrees of each other at 250 degrees but I did notice that at 350 degrees the left side gets about 40 degrees hotter than the right. It’s better than before but still not perfect at hotter temperatures.

  • @mikyflyy3175
    @mikyflyy3175 6 месяцев назад +18

    Believe it or not, it's been hard for me to find helpful videos with my pit boss, but this video was great. GOD bless you!

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  5 месяцев назад +1

      Good to hear! Thanks!

  • @heavyg2968
    @heavyg2968 Год назад +6

    I finally did my homework and came across this video. I purchased the two mods for the curved air gap and a diffuser over the firebox for my PB1100 Pro Pellet and Gas split. I was never able to keep my large low and slow cuts on the pellet grill long enough and therefore they were never as tender as I hoped. The center of the grill would run 20-40 deg over the firepot and therefore it cooked too quickly.
    Roasted a 5.5 lb pork butt yesterday and it pulled away from the bone with ease and I could tell it was going to shred nicely. Very happy with these changes and now I have hope for tender brisket the next time I smoke. Thanks very much for this info.

    • @triage9082
      @triage9082 11 месяцев назад

      I just got this combo too and I think I'm having temp regulation issues too. Set to 270 fluctuates between 270 to 285. Can you link me the stuff you bought?

  • @sslocke
    @sslocke 10 месяцев назад +2

    Pit Boss seems to have addressed the issue of heat going to the temp probe themselves. Just checked and my Nav 850 has a rounded off the area that the broiler sits on. So it's nice they tried to fix that issue.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  9 месяцев назад

      850s have always been rounded for some unknown reason…

  • @mlwilson69
    @mlwilson69 Год назад +12

    Ordered both for my Austin XL and Laredo 1000. I have to say they made a major difference in my temp fluctuations. I would, definitely, recommend the diffuser and air gap mod to anyone having temperature issues.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Awesome, thanks for the feedback, it's always good to hear that products I recommend are working for other people besides just myself! 🤪

  • @michaelkeohane7941
    @michaelkeohane7941 11 месяцев назад +3

    I really appreciate your taking the time to give assistance for these Pit Boss Smokers. I am still new to the game of smokers. I bought a Pit Boss 1150 at my local Lowes back in Summer of 2022. It took me three or four smokes before I realized that the very important piece of metal that should have been at the end of the heat deflector was missing and causing my cooks to take entirely too long because of the false temperature. I did the mods and it helped a little, but I have found that my Pit Boss to be an epic failure. It is less than two years old and it struggled last year to get to 350 and stay there. I probably got a lemon. I have a friend who has the Pit Boss 850 and she doesn't have half the problems. I am going to spend the extra money and get a Traeger Ironwood XL. It is a lot of money, but I have had some really frustrating smokes with this Pit Boss. What is most annoying about the Pit Boss 1150 is that they are still making them without the heat deflector mod.

    • @tsbrooks007
      @tsbrooks007 9 месяцев назад

      I agree with you on the temperature issues you mentioned. I've had my 1150 since the summer it came out and I've been through 3 control boards including the original one, an augur motor and a fan. Luckily the control boards were replaced under warranty (pretty good customer service in the 1st year, but still a pain). The rest out of pocket but not expensive. I just replaced the inner temperature probe before seeing this video, in hopes of getting more accurate temps. Shout out to Mad Backyard for sharing these potential fixes!

    • @tvideo1189
      @tvideo1189 8 месяцев назад

      If I am not too late, look at the Camp Chef Woodwind series. GREAT pellet smokers, MUCH better than Traeger.

  • @jeremytrice6284
    @jeremytrice6284 7 месяцев назад +12

    Your video helped tremendously!! I’m a fabricator. Took a piece of 20 gauge stainless and made my own rolled ledge for the flame broiler to set on.
    Also remember to use stainless steel for that little piece of C channel that you put over the broiler. Some steel is cooked with chemicals and may get end up in your food.
    Thanks 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @edwardcowburn2632
    @edwardcowburn2632 Год назад +7

    The air gap on my pro series 850 is rounded on the left side already. I bought the flame tamer a few years ago and it works wonderfully! It was well worth the money. Thanks so much for this video. Keep up the good work.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Thanks so much!!

    • @johnnycortez46
      @johnnycortez46 Год назад

      ​​@@madbackyard I just bought the navigator 850g. Haven't used it yet. Maybe that flame tamer would work on mine. Or just cut a piece "C" Channel and use it

  • @UnavailableUserID
    @UnavailableUserID 11 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks for this ! I just bought a Pit Boss 1250 Competition Series and made my own for free with scrap laying around the garage.

  • @heavyg2968
    @heavyg2968 Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @lafawnduh1543
    @lafawnduh1543 4 месяца назад +2

    I just got a pit boss last weak and was struggling with the temps. Thank you for the tips. Awesome video.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  4 месяца назад

      Glad it helped, thanks!🙏

  • @South40613
    @South40613 28 дней назад +1

    Great info. I have the issues you addressed. Though I have a different problem now the display board is hard to read. Also it shuts off at random. I unplug it to reset.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  24 дня назад

      I’m definitely not an expert on electronics but sounds like it may be a controller or power supply issue that there is no way to fix other than replacing. I would contact Pit Boss tell them to send you a new one.

  • @shannonlambert8826
    @shannonlambert8826 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the video . I just looked at my pit boss and yeah my thermometer is coated with a lot of grease and chard food . I have to clean now after watching this .

  • @Shamrock365lawn
    @Shamrock365lawn Год назад +2

    Omg! Thank you! I upgraded my panel to wifi/bluetooth and got these….nailin the temps now

  • @upstatecre8
    @upstatecre8 2 месяца назад +1

    Man thanks posting this video! Your material plus the ideas in the comments is enlightening!

  • @ramonlawrence8375
    @ramonlawrence8375 9 месяцев назад +2

    Just bought a Pitboss sportsman 820 and had the heat issue because of the center being hotter. So glad i came across your page🙏.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

  • @MrLemurman
    @MrLemurman Год назад +2

    I am new to pellet smoking and have a Lockhart Platinum which has put a lot of ash in the box and I was on the phone with Pit Boss this morning and I mentioned I had just ordered the diffuser and the lady told me that ANY 3rd party accessory would void the warranty.... having read many here that have already installed these two items, I think it is the right path to a fix for many....

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +1

      You can use the diffuser without screwing it in. It just slips right into the slots on the flame broiler and the weight will hold it in place.

  • @RicoRich74
    @RicoRich74 Месяц назад +1

    Great video and tips 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark Год назад +7

    GREAT video. I have a Camp Chef and it seems that all the pellet brands have their own unique problems. One thing I didn't hear you say how important it is to keep that temp. probe CLEAN. Once the probe gets caked up, the grill temp can vary quite a bit so CLEAN THAT TEMP PROBE! !! !!!

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +1

      Thanks! Yes, you are absolutely correct, thanks for pointing that out!

    • @mngold3464
      @mngold3464 Год назад

      I've been having so many problems with mine and it's so disappointing. Gonna try this and see if it helps

  • @toddthompson3311
    @toddthompson3311 4 месяца назад +1

    I know I'm late to all this, but you guys at Mad Backyard are awesome! Thanks so much for your videos!

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  4 месяца назад

      Welcome aboard! Thank you!🙏

  • @marcusdavilla1310
    @marcusdavilla1310 10 месяцев назад +2

    Concise and very helpful- Thank you!

  • @dennisklinedinst
    @dennisklinedinst Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for a very informative video. Hoping the deflector solves my temp issues. Will let you know. I"ve ordered the deflector.

  • @mikebingham469
    @mikebingham469 Год назад +2

    Very good info! New Pit Boss owner here. Keep ‘em coming! 👍

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Thanks!! Make sure to also check out our website madbackyard.com!

  • @tonykuriger573
    @tonykuriger573 11 месяцев назад +1

    Got a pit boss pro 850 about 3 months ago. The ledge for the heat-shield is curved to match so seems like that feature has been fixed as standard. The extra shield for the firepot sounds nifty though.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  11 месяцев назад +1

      For whatever reason the 850 never had this problem. But on most other models they made a straight edge. I will have to look at some new floor models this spring to see if they ever changed it on the larger versions.

  • @Farcry-yh4mu
    @Farcry-yh4mu 8 месяцев назад +1

    I just bought a Pro850 from Lowe's and they've already fixed the gap issue by the probe. I did buy the diverter for over the firebox. Thanks for the tip

    • @scottallberry
      @scottallberry 7 месяцев назад +1

      I bought the same grill a couple months ago and I noticed the curved bit was already fixed

  • @samuelsaeturn
    @samuelsaeturn Месяц назад

    I purchased both of these items a couple of years ago from smokes like a boss and I can confirm that my 1100 has way better temperature control now!

  • @EduSouza-d6f
    @EduSouza-d6f 6 месяцев назад +1

    I have that problem right now with my pit bbq thanks for the tip I’ll buying as soon i can

  • @whitetiger6868
    @whitetiger6868 Год назад +1

    I am in Northern Illinois so in winter i have a welding blanket from a harbor Freight that i use to cover the smoker to help hold in the heat better for those cold winter smokes. I had a vertical smoker from Pit Boss originally and it had a heat diffuser that came with it. I wonder if that would work here if they offer it as a replacement part

  • @desiretuiel
    @desiretuiel Год назад +1

    Does this fit the 850?

  • @mJones6
    @mJones6 Год назад +2

    Hello. Just got the PB850 ps2 and it has the rounded lip on both sides. Doesn’t have the fire pot cover. Good to see them making corrections! Maybe they saw your video!

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Hey Michael- thanks for watching! I believe I heard that they never changed the rounded lip on the 850 for some reason. A couple other people have told me their 850s don’t have this issue. All the other recent models, as of right now at least, do though. The smokes like a boss guys have the full list on their website. Thankfully you don’t have to deal with it!

    • @BlueandSong
      @BlueandSong Год назад +1

      I have have the same Pit Boss, PB850PS2 and just checked their list and looks like Heat deflector isn’t available for my model.

  • @shanesimmons6127
    @shanesimmons6127 Год назад +3

    This was a really helpful video. I ordered both today. Excited to see the difference

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Glad it helped Shane! Thanks for watching!!

    • @marilyndoucet3106
      @marilyndoucet3106 Год назад

      Where can I order these items? 2:27

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      ​@@marilyndoucet3106 I bought mine from smokeslikeaboss.com. There are also Amazon versions available now, keep in mind they are not exactly the same but many have purchased them and reported good results: Heat Deflector Mod ➡ amzn.to/456wwWA
      🔥 Flame Tamer Style Diffuser ➡ amzn.to/45SFZRx

  • @jojofixer
    @jojofixer Год назад +1

    My Pit Boss has given me an overheat error from day 1. A new control panel didn't fix it but THAT metal side piece will this afternoon. Thank you!

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Hopefully does the trick, thanks for watching!

  • @techguy3507
    @techguy3507 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you. I kept saying there was a crazy hot spot in the center. I'm new to this so I was so happy to hear I was right! I'll order the part!

    • @suicidebylifestyle9267
      @suicidebylifestyle9267 7 месяцев назад

      I've got a smaller pitboss and the firepot is directly underneath the temp probe, so simplly opening the lid you get swings like a damn acrobat.

  • @edaced4
    @edaced4 5 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent vid! So, theoretically you could wad up some aluminum foil and put it the space by the thermometer?? You could probably make a "cover" for the pot as well...just thinkin here

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  5 месяцев назад +1

      Yes. I actually tested with a rolled up wad of aluminum foil before ordering the piece itself and it worked the same. Just annoying to have to constantly reposition every time you move the flame broiler. As far as the cover for the fire pot, I'm not sure if you were implying to use foil there too, I would NOT. Unless you really know what you are doing with sheet metal and can fabricate a similar mod, I would just order theirs.

  • @juliestockton8079
    @juliestockton8079 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for this very informative and helpful video!

  • @johnnycortez46
    @johnnycortez46 Год назад +1

    I have the navigator that I just bought. I'll check my heat and see if I need the different heat shield

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +1

      Thanks! Lets us know how it works out!

  • @lauriemillage3369
    @lauriemillage3369 6 месяцев назад +1

    Happy 4th of July! This video on dealing with inaccurate temperatures was very helpful. We are new to smoking and the few cooks that we have done to this point did not turn out as well as hoped. We believe a big part of the less than desirable result was due to the huge temperature variations. The ambient temp (measured on the grate), over the burn pot was almost 100 degrees below the set temp of 250. The temp at on the hopper side of the grill was about 20 degrees below the temp at the burn pot, and the temp at the smoke stack end was about 30 degrees less than at the burn pot. We have a PS850PS2, so the curved deflector was already incorporated by Pit Boss. We purchased the massive Flame Tamer referenced in your Amazon link. It evened out the temps very well. Pit Boss should incorporate this into future builds. I have a couple other questions I’m hoping you can help us with. When you select your cooking temp, for example, 250 degrees, do you expect the ambient temp a couple of inches above the grates to be at 250 or do you assume the ambient temp to be 20-30 degrees less than the set temp? We put a Meater in the middle of a pork butt approximately, about 3” above the grates and the temp was around 220. We are unsure whether we should increase the set temp to allow us to reach the 250 at the middle of the butt or leave it at 250. The second question is in regards to the hopper design. We were told by Pit Boss that a 20lb hopper should last around 16 hours when set at 250. We filled the hopper with new pellets. After 6 hours, the hopper was still 3/4 full but there was a tunnel of no pellets exposing the auger. Is there a fix to get the pellets to fall evenly so we don’t have constantly jiggle the grill to make the pellets fall? Thanks in advance !

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  6 месяцев назад

      Hi Laurie! Glad the flame tamer helped with your temp issues. There's nothing wrong with turning the temp up to 270 or so if you find your Pit Boss running a little below your setting. I hadn't found the flame tamer mod yet back when I made this video so my smoker tended to run too hot which is why I kept it back a little at 250 knowing it might be creeping up to 270 in reality. I love using the Meater as well but keep in mind there sometimes will be a cooler "bubble" of air around your meat which is where the Meater is reading, especially during the first half of the cook. This is just from the cooler temp of the meat itself, evaporation, etc. So, its normal for the Meater to read a little lower than the true cooking temp. It will usually come up more to what you expect as the meat cooks and gets hotter.
      As far as the hopper, I made a video showing how to remove the grate so you can brush and even out the pellets with your hand if you want to. ruclips.net/video/-p3RxgRhx7M/видео.html. If you don't want to do this, you can use a paint stick to jostle the pellets and even them out so you dont have to shake your whole smoker. Hope that answers your questions! Thanks for watching the channel!

  • @thomasmeeks55
    @thomasmeeks55 2 месяца назад +2

    which heat deflecter would i need for the Pit Boss Wood Pellet Pro Series 850-Sq in Hammertone Pellet Grill with Smart Compatibility

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  2 месяца назад

      I would check the smokes like a boss website. They have a running list of compatible models.

  • @dtrust68
    @dtrust68 Год назад +1

    i needed this video like a year ago lol. the temps were like 30 to 40 deg off. thinking it was the thermometer they sent me a new one and i had the same issue. got tired of it, so i sold my pit boss.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +1

      Haha. Well thanks for watching!

  • @imadjawad4408
    @imadjawad4408 Год назад +2

    very helpful🙂, thank you for sharing!

  • @joehunt4506
    @joehunt4506 2 месяца назад +1

    Where did you get the bottom plate that sits over the burn pot and auger tube?

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  2 месяца назад

      This came on older models. I do not use it anymore and pit boss does not include it anymore.

  • @75novaguy73
    @75novaguy73 10 месяцев назад

    Neat. I watched a video on their website and it appears that not all pitbosses have this issue. Maybe just the older ones??? I got to go pull the cover on ours and check now. We've only done the bake off and cooked in it once so wasn't really paying attention to that. We have the slider for searing etc but I do believe ill be making one from a sheet of stainless myself now that I know what it looks like. Now that I know this is an issue for a hot spot in the middle It does explain some of the oddities we experienced in cooking. I will order that side cover tho for the probe if ours doesnt have it.

  • @stebstebanesier6205
    @stebstebanesier6205 Год назад +1

    I have a ZGRILLS smoker, got it back in 2019, before prices went crazy. I love it, never had a bit of trouble with it, only complaint is that it didn't have casters on the hopper side legs, but, nothing a welder and some casters ordered from Amazon didn't take of.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Yes mine has performed well too. I only wish the lid and frame were a little more heavy duty but temperature control has been great. Thankfully they must have switched to adding 4 casters since then!

  • @FSULAUBACH
    @FSULAUBACH 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this. I've been having crazy temp differences between what it was reporting and what it actually was. I just ordered this it should be here today fingers crossed because it's been driving my bunkers trying to figure out!

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  11 месяцев назад +1

      Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

  • @fixandfoodgman6987
    @fixandfoodgman6987 Год назад +1

    Awesome Thks just got into smoking and noticed the temp flux

  • @shanepowell5115
    @shanepowell5115 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for making this video 😊

  • @phtevenchevas3960
    @phtevenchevas3960 11 месяцев назад +1

    Well done video! Great tips

  • @chrisyerp174
    @chrisyerp174 Год назад +1

    Did all these mods years ago where where ya at lol. I did thermal images via my fluke got my temp deffs to 8 degrees across my whole top

  • @gchomuk
    @gchomuk Год назад +1

    Great info here, thanks. I've suspected the temp readings on my Pitboss 700fb weren't accurate. Was excited to see this fix. I checked the website you mentioned, and they don't list the 700fb. Hmm. Might be time to disassemble it, clean it, and have a look. My first pellet smoker. My son found them on sale over the winter, and he talked me into buying one, too. I'm glad I did. It's much easier to use than my WSM. Consequently, I use it more often.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +1

      I love my WSM. First smoker I ever bought. Everything I have made in It has tasted Amazing. But yes, it can be an ordeal to setup and cleanup for a just a simple meal.

    • @duanehenicke6602
      @duanehenicke6602 Год назад +1

      That's the first thing most notice once buying a pellet grill. You cook way more outside than you ever did. I love mine for baking.

  • @Kevin-bi3qt
    @Kevin-bi3qt 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this video. I made these modifications, and it was a great improvement.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  8 месяцев назад

      Great to hear! Thanks!

  • @jeaows
    @jeaows 11 месяцев назад +2

    Will this work for the pit boss Austin xl?

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  11 месяцев назад

      I believe yes but you can check the smokes like a boss website they list all the compatible models.

  • @billyferagen2939
    @billyferagen2939 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  4 месяца назад

      You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @kensharp1630
    @kensharp1630 11 месяцев назад

    I gave up on the direct flame option on my Pit Boss. I purchased a Heat defuser from Smoke Daddy which is modified for the pit boss curved sides. Enjoy your videos.

  • @roguerebel2023
    @roguerebel2023 Год назад +1

    As I was watching this I was thinking that my Pit Boss wasn't flat on the left side that I remember so I checked, and sure enough mine is rounded on both ends. I have a PB820PS1 which is about four years old, so maybe the newer models are flat. The only issue I have had with it is that priming doesn't work anymore, otherwise it has been a great unit!

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Yes, some of the previous models were rounded. I’m not sure why they made the change on the 1150 and other newer series. That stinks about priming. So the auger still turns normally, just not when you hold the prime button?

  • @RonRabie
    @RonRabie Год назад +1

    I don't know when you did this but my new Lexington has this temperature baffle built in.

    • @RonRabie
      @RonRabie Год назад +1

      Also, the plate over the slots in the broiler plate is solid, which adds metal between the firebox and the cooking aea.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Good to know! Maybe they watched this video… 🧐 😆

  • @woody65536
    @woody65536 Год назад +1

    I am going to try putting foil over the broiler when I do ribs and brisket instead of getting the flame tamer.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Let us know how it works for you!

  • @TheJbaker19
    @TheJbaker19 3 месяца назад

    GREAT video, thank you! I just got my Pit Boss 850 and I thought you'd like to know: they fixed the flat/round heat deflector problem! My heat shield rests on 2 rounded ends, out of the box. I'll be buy that flame tamer soon though :)

  • @scottconwayfitness
    @scottconwayfitness Год назад +2

    This is incredibly helpful. I just bought my first pellet grill (Pit Boss Pro 1600) last week, and have noticed exactly what you just described. Thanks for all of your content!

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Glad it helped! Thanks!

    • @travisguilbeau8404
      @travisguilbeau8404 Год назад +2

      I went with Pitboss specifically because the sear plate but I wasn’t aware of the issues I’d have. I’m glad I found this, I actually ordered the flame tamer. I didn’t need the air gap mod because my pit has the round plate. We will see how it goes!

    • @Jaykav99
      @Jaykav99 Год назад +1

      Same for me with the 1150...good luck to us both now i have to some how wait patiently for the mods to ship lol

    • @travisguilbeau8404
      @travisguilbeau8404 Год назад +1

      @@Jaykav99 let me know how it works for you. As soon as I get it I’m doing a Boston butt!

    • @ericmoran9510
      @ericmoran9510 9 месяцев назад

      Is it the same size for the 1150 and 1600. I just got a 1600 proseries today.

  • @5.56JMAY
    @5.56JMAY Год назад +4

    I also see on their website that they have firebox mods with 3 and 4 window options. Wondering how these would compare to the original

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Yeah I saw those recently too. I may try the 3 window one to help direct more heat away from the left side which tends to get hotter with the flame broiler being closer to the grates on that side.

    • @tonymo4138
      @tonymo4138 Год назад +1

      @@madbackyard I did testing before and after the diffuser. I ended up being within 30 or so degrees across the grill. I contacted Smoke Like a Boss, and they suggested the 4 window. I tested afterwards, and with the exception of the edges, I'm say within 10-15 degrees across the grates. The only thing I've noticed now is that due to the Flame Tamer, my temp runs a bit under the probed temp, so I end up cooking slightly hotter.

  • @cnote4987
    @cnote4987 Год назад +1

    Omg you are so right 😢😢😢 thank you 🙏

  • @IzzyEatz
    @IzzyEatz Год назад +3

    Cleaning the temp gauge
    And the vent chimney. Open all the way changes stuff to

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +1

      Great tip about cleaning the temperature probe! I found a little isopropyl alcohol on a rag works well to get the built up grease off.

    • @IzzyEatz
      @IzzyEatz Год назад +1

      @@madbackyard I had temp issues with mine… I had to replace the motherboard and Rod lighter after 2 years…. They make em very cheap

  • @holcombgl
    @holcombgl Год назад +1

    Have both mods. Have the 3 window flame tamer. I have the older Pitboss 1000. Same issue lack of smoke flavor unable to cook anything over the middle even on the top rack it gets crispy on the bottom of the meat. Temps all over the place. Get more accurate temps with the heat shield to the side. However get issue with flame going out with the boiler plate over the middle especially on lower temps not so much on higher temps. Also it takes a while for the grill to get up to temp with it on as well as it is burning a lot hotter with it on if you measure across the grill but you do get more even cooking. I have had my Pitboss for 6 years. So I am just riding with it until I can pick up a new pellet grill but Pitboss will not be an option next go around. Borrowed my friend old Traeger not the one with the PID system. Cooked ribs at 225 on both with same seasoning and the difference in flavor and presentation was vastly different.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      I have had a good experience with the Z Grill if you are looking for an alternative to Pit Boss that's not as expensive as a Traeger. Supposedly it was started by some designers who used to work at Traeger but I'm not 100% sure if that's true. It's definitely not built as solid and heavy duty as a Traeger, or even the Pit Boss for that matter, BUT it has really even and consistent heating if that's the main thing you are looking for. Here's the full review on our website. Thanks for watching! www.madbackyard.com/z-grills-pellet-grill-review/

    • @holcombgl
      @holcombgl Год назад

      @@madbackyard Thanks for the response. I think I will just dish out the money this time. Looking at a rectec or the weber ex6. Leaning more to the Weber for its features.

  • @stevenpidek4387
    @stevenpidek4387 4 месяца назад

    Did the flame tamer that went over the fire pot work to even out the temperature in the pit?

  • @velmasshaggy
    @velmasshaggy Год назад +2

    Thank you sir. I recently purchased the 1600 series and I've noticed that it's so big it's hard to keep an even temperature across the entire space

  • @erickatica6790
    @erickatica6790 4 месяца назад

    I made this from thick sheet metal, works great, thank you

  • @bradleygray2511
    @bradleygray2511 Год назад +1

    Wrap temp prob loosely with tin foil. I was struggling with temp issues on my copperhead v5 for three years and finally figured it out. Tin foil is your friend brother! Thanks for the tips

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Interesting...thanks for sharing! What's the rationale behind doing this? Just to keep it clean or to lower the perceived temperature?

  • @valeriesparks4574
    @valeriesparks4574 Год назад +1

    Thank you for your site. I am working to be a PIT MASTER, so I purchased this Pit boss. I have used it probably about 4-5 times. I love it and have had good success for a beginner. However, the last time I used it, it was a NIGHTMARE. My grill just kept overheating resulting in out-of-control flames which finally resulted in my beautiful brisket catching fire. The grill just kept overheating and flaming. What am I doing wrong? I would appreciate any feedback.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Oh no! That’s horrible! Make sure you are emptying your ash pot after each cook and that you don’t have grease pooling anywhere. Not sure if what you’re describing was possibly a grease fire from collected grease from the previous cooks

  • @garyturner1784
    @garyturner1784 Год назад +1

    Will this work on a kc combo platinum??

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      I haven’t used that model before. Maybe someone else who has can chime in. The smokes like a boss website also tells you which models they fit on. Link is in the description. Thanks!

  • @JamesLennard-t1l
    @JamesLennard-t1l Год назад +2

    Great video! Have you run into any problems with the Pit Boss temperature being too high (e.g. higher than what you set the control to)? Ours is always too hot. Pit Boss sent us a new temperature probe, but that didn't fix the issue.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Thank you! Make sure to also kelp the temp probe very clean with isopropyl alcohol so it’s reading the true temp. I think the flame tamer might help as well if the issue is mostly in the center. If it’s the entire pit boss and WAY off, by like more than 50-100 degrees, as I’ve heard some people say, you may need a new control board and it’d be better just to contact pit boss about getting a new model.

  • @danielploy9143
    @danielploy9143 Год назад +1

    Interesting. You think you could use some aluminum sheet pans on top of the heat diffuser?

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Hi Daniel- On the cooking grates, yes. It would be hard to position a pan right on the curved flame broiler and definitely don't put directly on the fire pot. The one from smokes like a boss is designed to have clearance and airflow which is why ok to position right on the firepot. I like to also sometimes use a disposable aluminum pan with water in it right in the center on the cooking grates above the fire pot and put my meat up on the top rack. This not only adds moisture to cooking chamber which helps with smoke absorption, but adds another layer of heat diffusion from below too. Thanks for watching!

    • @danielploy9143
      @danielploy9143 Год назад +1

      I’m gonna install them with angle brackets under the grate. I’m not a fan of the rounded flame broiler style that pit boss uses. I’m using two heat diffusers above the burn pot. The aluminum pan will sit a couple inches above the heat diffusers and a couple inches under the grates. Get it good and level to use water in pan if wanted. Was originally worried the aluminum would get to hot and possibly become toxic? Water should be my friend if the pan gets too hot. I found a 18” x 26” pan on Amazon. Full baking sheet.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Sounds interesting…let us know how it turns out!

  • @klvs2ply
    @klvs2ply 5 месяцев назад

    did the heat deflected over the fire pot on my pb laredo 1000 and my temperatures were wacked. a simple piece of hd aluminum foil over the top of the sear plate just in the center works like a charm in the laredo 1000

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  5 месяцев назад

      I wouldn’t advise putting foil on or over your burn pot of flame broiler.

    • @klvs2ply
      @klvs2ply 5 месяцев назад

      @@madbackyard i just lay a small piece on the bottom rack above the fire box and sear plate and it works perfectly. I tried a heat defuser and my grill wouldn’t work right no matter what direction I turned it. The problem is the sear plate doesn’t seal completely especially once they get older.

  • @lequadagilbert8532
    @lequadagilbert8532 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for that info! What’s the brand of thermometer you’re using?

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  9 месяцев назад

      That was an older one, but you can use any good probe thermometer. Make sure they come with the little clips to attach to your grates. I now like this one from Thermopro: amzn.to/3MVAoSB

  • @stone8597
    @stone8597 Год назад +1

    I own a Louisiana smoker that looks a lot like the Pit Boss. I am having the opposite problem. To get the grill to as low as 200 - 220 I have to set the computer to 170, and that is low as the computer goes. Any though on how to solve the problem? Thanks, and this is an excellent video.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Thanks for the kind words! I haven’t used a Louisiana pellet smoker personally but a couple thoughts come to mind. Make sure the temperature probe is very clean. You can use some isopropyl alcohol on a paper towel to wipe off any accumulated grease that may be blocking heat from getting to it thus giving you a lower temperature reading. Secondly, it’s HOT everywhere in the country right now. It’s really hard to keep temps down in any smoker under 200 on a hot day especially in direct sunlight. Try moving the smoker to the shade and also opening your exhaust vent all the way on hot days to get that airflow moving through a little faster. Hope that helps!

  • @Hurc
    @Hurc Год назад +1

    The pro 850 has the curved seat already thankfully, but I did just order the piece for over the burn pot. Thanks for the info. Good vids. Smoke On

  • @ericviola8659
    @ericviola8659 Год назад +1

    I noticed my temperature fluctuations were happening because of smoke residue/grease building up on the wired connection prongs for the probe. The prongs for me were located on the backside of the pellet hopper behind a metal guard that can be unscrewed. There are wires with metal prongs at the end that connect into each other. Its the probe connecting into the controller board. After removing the guard, the prongs have a rubber guard around them. I found residue all around the outside and the inside of the rubber. I cleaned them with 90% isopropyl alcohol with q-tips and it helped immensley. I do keep the actual probe clean too but it doesnt help near the amount as keeping the connector pieces free of residue. My original problem was the grill kept overheating and shutting off after 6 months of decent use. Tried a few different things but that was the culprit, and it also helpes with temperature fluctuations and keeping the correct temperature that is read on the sceen. I regularly clean once per month or 2 now and haven't had any issues at all with overheating or incorrect temperatures.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +1

      Thanks for sharing that tip! It’s not an area I would think to check on the grill for grease buildup but I guess it can happen!

    • @ericviola8659
      @ericviola8659 Год назад +1

      @Mad Backyard ya its on a pitboss 580 square inch. I bought an Austin xl onyx and noticed it didn't have those prongs on the outside of the smoker any where. So it's probably just specific to that models or models that run the connection on the outside

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +1

      Cool, thanks for sharing!

  • @shawnkontrec8519
    @shawnkontrec8519 Год назад +1

    Hi - I am interested in Pit Boss smoker/grills and I am just curious if this is considered a "set and go" grill where I can set it in the evening and smoke overnight without worrying about it either fluctuating temps or have it burn my deck down?

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      It is mostly set and go. However I don’t feel comfortable letting it run all night on my deck without checking on it. Maybe if it was on a concrete patio 50 feet from the house I’d be more ok with it. People do it but it’s up to you at the end of the day. Still an active fire running all night. I might be more comfortable with an electric smoker where there is no active combustion running all night on my deck because once you are done smoldering wood chips it is just an electric oven. Thanks for watching!!

  • @reddog907
    @reddog907 Год назад +3

    My 1150 has the heat diffuser and is curved , I have never had a problem with fluctuating temps. As for the flame tamer I do a lot of searing and prefer that it does not get covered. Thanks for your tips.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +3

      Thanks for watching Rob! Glad to hear you haven't had temperature issues like I did. I like that the flame tamer is easily removable when you want to use the direct heat. You can even use slotted screwdriver through the grates and knock it out of the way so you don't' have to take everything out to move it.

    • @reddog907
      @reddog907 Год назад +1

      @@madbackyard ha ha I like the screw driver trick , food for thought , pun intended. Cheers

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +1

      Nice.

  • @87espinoza87
    @87espinoza87 Год назад +1

    Great video explaining this. But it just seems like more work then it’s worth.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching! It’s really not. Once you place the mods there’s not much else to do.

    • @87espinoza87
      @87espinoza87 Год назад

      @@madbackyard once you did these two changes was the temperature more consistent long term. This is literally the main reason i moved away from purchasing the pit boss. I’m still like one week away from making my finale choice.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Yes it has been. If you want out of the box temp consistency and evenness in a similar price range then check out the Z grills line. I have the 700D3 and that thing runs like clockwork. However, no searing option. Only indirect heat. That’s the trade off with Pit Boss having that flame broiler plate with the direct heat option which is really nice for finishing sears on steaks, chicken wings, roasts, etc. Can’t do that on the Z grill.

  • @timothywagner9878
    @timothywagner9878 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video and sharing your knowledge. I just got the heat defuser. Do you think I need both the heat defuser and the flame blocker? I have the 1150 plus Pit boss.
    Thank you again for sharing

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Heat diffuser will help with your overall temperature accuracy issues (what display says vs what temp the pit is actually at). But you will still have a hot spot over the firepot without the flame tamer. Just try cooking for a couple weeks and see if it bothers you you can always order it then. Another option is to put a pan of water in the center and cook food on the top rack. But this can be kind of a pain to do every time. Let us know how it goes, thanks for watching!

    • @timothywagner9878
      @timothywagner9878 Год назад +1

      @@madbackyard
      Thanks for the advice I see a big improvement on my temps with just the defuser. I’m doing a chuck roast. I’ll go ahead and order the flame blocker and then the temps should be really close

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Awesome, good luck with the chuck roast!!

  • @johnnyhoover5870
    @johnnyhoover5870 Год назад +4

    Glad I found your channel. I made my own cover for the fire box but never thought about the gap by the thermometer. Thanks for the video.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +1

      Right on Johnny, thanks for watching!

  • @spencershelton8141
    @spencershelton8141 5 месяцев назад +1

    Did you have better temps with the heat deflector or flame tamer? Do you use both at the same time for better temps? I have the same smoker but the V3. I just want more details before I order! Thank you!

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  5 месяцев назад

      I use both at the same time unless I'm going to sear my food at the end, like a prime rib roast or something in which case I take the flame tamer out before I start cooking and then try not to position the food RIGHT over the burn pot. Which one(s) you get just depends on which temp issues you are having on your Pit Boss as they each solve a different problem.

  • @Bobbykeyse
    @Bobbykeyse 11 месяцев назад

    You left the diffuser over the auger and fire pot on and the use the fire pot cover ?

  • @Jayfromthebay03
    @Jayfromthebay03 Год назад +1

    Which version of the flame tamer is better, the original, 3 or 4 window style ?

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      I have only used the original version personally and noticed the temperature became much more even across my grates using it with the openings facing side to side vs back to front. The left is still a little higher so that might be where the three window would work well. Maybe someone else can comment on their direct experience with the other versions. Thanks for watching!

  •  4 месяца назад

    I have a PB Pro Series with the smoker on the left side and grill on right. I like it, but seem to be experiencing an unexpected temperature increase on last several smokes where I have it at 250 and look at it later and it is rising to 500 or more. I have had one flame out (probably because I didn’t notice the unacceptable temperature increase in time). When I have caught it, it doesn’t help to turn the heat down to 200 or lower. Have to keep the lid open, until it goes down. But doesn’t always stop it from taking off again and blowing past 250 in excess of 350-400. Then it stops and goes back to normal through the rest of the cook. Messes with the meat and not good. I clean the fire pot before each cook. Not sure hat to do. Have you heard of this happening? Love your videos! They really are helpful.

    • @AllenFranco-mc4wh
      @AllenFranco-mc4wh Месяц назад

      Did you ever figure it out mine is doing the same thing

    •  Месяц назад

      @ I did not, unfortunately.

  • @argentsilver928
    @argentsilver928 Год назад +1

    Do the mods in the links fit the 850 pro series?

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      I have heard from some 850 owners that the lip the flame broiler sits on is already curved on that model so they don't need the heat diffuser. Make sure to check yours. The one I'm demonstrating on is the 1150/ The flame tamer should fit over the fire pot and work just fine. Thanks for watching!

  • @dhansel4835
    @dhansel4835 11 месяцев назад

    Pit Boss 1150 temp Run-A-Way
    I purchased my Pit Boss last November when Lowe’s had their $500 off sale.
    I used it twice without any problem. The cooking temp was rock solid.
    Yesterday, Feb 14th I put some chicken leg quarters and hamburger meat on the
    Pit Boss. I had the temp set at 270 deg F. I have been watching the You Tube videos on
    cooking chicken leg quarters at 270 deg F. for about 3-4 hours.
    I was outside watching things when in about 2 hours my temperature went from 270 deg
    to 310 deg F. I hadn’t changed anything. I called Pit Boss and talked to Mr. Jo. He hadn’t
    had a clue. He ask what kind of pellets I was using and I told him Oak Kingsford pellets.
    He said he never heard the name Kingsford pellets or charcoal bricks.
    The pellets were new and dry so I don’t know what was going on. I always clean out all
    the pellets when I cook. This includes all the pellets in the auger tube.
    Anyone have this problem?

  • @bigtjackson
    @bigtjackson Год назад +1

    Does it fit the pit boss Lexington 500

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Check out the smokes like a boss website, they list all the models each piece does and does not fit. Thanks for watching!

  • @ogghostprepper9138
    @ogghostprepper9138 Год назад +1

    Just got a Pit Boss Sportsman 1000 for Father's Day. Wife and kids surprised me. Doing steaks on it today. Looks like I'll go out to the shop and fab these 2 parts before I put food in it.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      What a great present, thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy the new smoker. Make sure to check out our other pellet grill videos and all our Pit Boss recipes at madbackyard.com.

  • @michaelnemeth689
    @michaelnemeth689 Год назад +1

    Great video. Just placed my order!

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

  • @dennisburns1733
    @dennisburns1733 2 месяца назад

    AM USING BOTH THESE MODIFICATIONS ON MY PIT BOSS GRILL. THEY WORK VERY WELL. THE QUESTION I HAVE IS WHERE TO GET THE GASKET MATERIAL THAT FITS AROUND THE FIX BOX HOLE ON THE UNDERNEAT SIDE OF THE GRILL. MINE IS GETTING IN REALLY BAD SHAPE ON THE LEFT SIDE. COULD NOT FIND REPLACEMENT ON PIT BOSS OFFICIAL WEB SITE SO ANY ADVICE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

  • @thebubinschubins
    @thebubinschubins Год назад +1

    Do you need both mods or would the deflector suffice??

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Just really depends on which problem you are trying to solve. One will take care of middle hot spot and the other will take care of temp probe inaccuracy. You could start with one and see it works for you. Thanks for watching!

  • @chuckmarkham9303
    @chuckmarkham9303 Год назад +1

    Thanks VERY MUCH for this info!!.My PitBoss Pro Series 850 was getting as much a 30-40 degree difference from display Temp to ACTUAL temp.Was going to buy a replacement Temp probe until seeing this video. Kudos to you!!

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

  • @kurtjunkersfeld6074
    @kurtjunkersfeld6074 Год назад +3

    Great video. I recently got a PB 850 Pro Series from Lowes. I've done some good cooking on it and got some good results, but I've been seeing some comments around about inaccurate temperatures and I stumbled up on your video. Happy to report that the first fix you had (the deflector thing) is actually included in my Pitboss so they must have watched your video :P. My PB isn't the same as yours, so I don't have that big flat plate that's level with my burn pot like yours. I think I'll go get some steel and just make a simple defelctor that will rest on the bottom of my grill and work like that deflector, kinda wondering if there's some way I can add a lever similar to the searing plate lever that slides the deflector out of the way... don't know that I want to hack up my grill that much though so I think I'll just do it the hard way and remove the burner plate every time. Thanks for all of the tips!

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад +2

      Thanks for the kind words! Yes, the 850 has always had a curved lip from what I understand. Not sure why it's different on just that model, but at least you dont need that mod. I took out the big flat plate you mention because other people claimed it did nothing and was throwing off their temperatures. I'm not sure if it helped but it definitely hasn't hurt anything. And I saw Pit Boss stopped including it on newer models as well so they must have found the same thing. The flame tamer still sits on top of the burn pot even without it. In fact I pull on it a little and squeeze it around the screw heads so it actually sits very snug and doesn't move around at all once it pinches down on them. If I want to knock it off to sear I open the sear plate and knock it out of the way with a slotted screwdriver and I don't have to take the flame broiler off while cooking. Hope that helps!

  • @carlpettey5651
    @carlpettey5651 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks you for your video. I went to their site and it appears they don't support the 820S model I have and couldn't find another company who makes one. Wish I could upgrade to a newer model but am retired now and not in my budget.

  • @masonryjoe
    @masonryjoe Год назад +1

    Wow, just looked to get one and out of stock indefinitely, what happened, guess I'm going to have to make one ! I subbed and liked, cheers !

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  Год назад

      hi Joe- Thanks for the sub! They go in and out of stock pretty frequently. I would just check back in a day or two.

    • @masonryjoe
      @masonryjoe Год назад

      Ok, Thank you !@@madbackyard

  • @petejansen8098
    @petejansen8098 Год назад +1

    Great info thanks

  • @jmethlouthi
    @jmethlouthi 2 месяца назад

    I have a z grill 450a which is my first pellet smoker and a Pro Series 2 1150. The zgrill runs over 100 degrees hotter on the right side of the grill. Way higher temp swings on the zgrill vs the pitboss.

    • @madbackyard
      @madbackyard  2 месяца назад

      That’s interesting because as I show in the video my z grill has a much more even temp than my Pit Boss because of the dual heat diffusion.