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Smokin-It Smokers => Model 3 & 3D - The Big Brother => Topic started by: JCMeex on May 27, 2019, 05:51:21 PM

Title: Help! Controller screen just went blank and smoker won't turn back on.
Post by: JCMeex on May 27, 2019, 05:51:21 PM
Just threw in a 2lb ribeye.  Started programming the cook and the screen wen blank and the smoker won't turn on.  checked circuit breakers as well as the outlet and all working just fine.  Any ideas?  I guessing my PID is broken.
Title: Re: Help! Controller screen just went blank and smoker won't turn back on.
Post by: LarryD on May 27, 2019, 06:01:49 PM
Ugh... that sucks. :(   I wonder if there is a fuse to check?  Hopefully that or a loose connection where you can self-repair it.
Title: Re: Help! Controller screen just went blank and smoker won't turn back on.
Post by: JCMeex on May 27, 2019, 10:44:42 PM
Yeah looked for a fuse, checked outlet and breakers.  Guessing something shorted out.  Looks like I will be replacing the controller. 
Title: Re: Help! Controller screen just went blank and smoker won't turn back on.
Post by: LarryD on May 27, 2019, 10:45:56 PM
Yeah looked for a fuse, checked outlet and breakers.  Guessing something shorted out.  Looks like I will be replacing the controller.

Shoot an email to Steve...  he can give you some troubleshooting steps.  It may just be a loose wire inside that can be reattached or something else burned up that is far less expensive.
Title: Re: Help! Controller screen just went blank and smoker won't turn back on.
Post by: JCMeex on May 28, 2019, 11:52:35 AM
Thanks for the response. I will shoot Steve an email.
Jon
Title: Re: Help! Controller screen just went blank and smoker won't turn back on.
Post by: yankee on May 29, 2019, 05:13:38 PM
Same thing happened to me I was doing  two racks of ribs power came on I hit set button it stayed like half in power went out won’t come on so if I have to buy a controller can I switch to wi fi  if so what’s involved how hard is it if not I don’t see a controller for sale on the website
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Post by: Lipster on May 29, 2019, 10:21:42 PM
Alex, I would like to buy a period, please.
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Post by: yankee on May 30, 2019, 01:41:52 PM
Now that we heard from the comedian............ does anyone know what a controller costs........... are you happy pal
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Post by: EFGM on May 30, 2019, 08:41:05 PM
Tony, if I remember correctly the Big Red WiFi controllers were either $259 or $269. They are not hard to change out and there are instructions posted here and come with as well. If products are missing from website it means they are not in stock. Keep checking and when you see it appear you may order if you choose.

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Post by: old sarge on May 30, 2019, 09:03:35 PM
Tony -   You will have to get with Steve to see if he has replacement controller boards or if they have to be ordered. As for switching to wi-fi, get with Steve.  If he has some controllers, and your SSR is good as well as other components, installing a new controller should be plug and play simple.
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Post by: jpowell on October 26, 2019, 11:17:39 PM
FWIW, when this happens it's likely just a bad splice connection where the external power cord connects to the internal power supply. Super easy fix, but yes, ping Steve.