Author Topic: KNOB ADJUSTMENT QUESTION  (Read 1643 times)

EFGM

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KNOB ADJUSTMENT QUESTION
« on: July 15, 2018, 05:00:31 PM »
I am attempting to adjust the knob on an analog and I am not sure how much force to use to get the knob apart. If anyone has done this before can you give me a pointer as I don't seem to be able to accomplish this seemingly simple task.

Copy and Paste from instructions:
You can adjust the temp settings up or down on a Smokin-It smoker
ü Remove the thin cap off the black temperature control knob by using a thin screwdriver
ü Remove the black control knob from the smoker by lifting straight up
ü The black control knob has a knurled center part you can push out by using a flat head screwdriver Please note this part has a small arrow indicator on it to show its current position before you remove it
ü By rotating this part to the right or counter clockwise it will increase the temps
ü Start with moving it around 90 degrees and placing it back into the knob

Thanks

« Last Edit: July 15, 2018, 09:15:55 PM by EFGM »
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Re: KNOB ADJUSTMENT QUESTION
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2018, 08:43:30 PM »
Have you tried pushing from the top/narrow part of the know?
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Re: KNOB ADJUSTMENT QUESTION
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2018, 09:10:01 PM »
Finally used my scratch all to get her pried up. Did an adjustment and now running a test again. Set temp at 175 for first run to see what swings are now. Then will do 200, 225 and 250. If swings prove out a close average to set we will call her done. Just didn't want to break that plastic. I would not make a good surgeon.  Thanks
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Re: KNOB ADJUSTMENT QUESTION
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2018, 10:53:27 PM »
Best of luck.
David from Arizona
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Re: KNOB ADJUSTMENT QUESTION
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2018, 11:00:03 PM »
Best of luck.
Thanks Good Man! Thanks for the tip to at least get the knob apart. Still working on the adjustment. I seriously sometimes think I had more time before I retired. Too many projects going on.
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Re: KNOB ADJUSTMENT QUESTION
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2018, 08:15:30 PM »
Thanks again David and Hank. I was finally able to get it adjusted where it averages about 10* above the set point. This will make a great first smoker for my son. Cycles high and low with a little wider swing than I thought but it is very consistent. Staying cool now with these Texas Highs.
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Re: KNOB ADJUSTMENT QUESTION
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2018, 10:10:16 PM »
Great going.
David from Arizona
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