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Smokin-It Smokers => Model 1 - The Little Guy!! => Topic started by: Terry1956 on December 08, 2021, 11:48:06 AM

Title: Temperature swing
Post by: Terry1956 on December 08, 2021, 11:48:06 AM

 My model 1 is about 11 years old. I've been having issues lately with meat being done much sooner than normal. I put a probe inside and found the temperature varying as much as 70 degrees.
 Is this normal or is my smoker having issues?

Title: Re: Temperature swing
Post by: Lonzinomaker on December 08, 2021, 05:52:07 PM

I think that is extreme.  Check to make sure the probe inside the box is not dirty or covered with grease/creasote.

Title: Re: Temperature swing
Post by: old sarge on December 08, 2021, 07:03:54 PM

Quote from: Terry1956 on December 08, 2021, 11:48:06 AM

My model 1 is about 11 years old. I've been having issues lately with meat being done much sooner than normal. I put a probe inside and found the temperature varying as much as 70 degrees.
 Is this normal or is my smoker having issues?

If the probe is clean after doing what Dave suggested, I would recommend ordering a replacement probe and controller.  They are inexpensive.  11 years is a long time and maybe you can get another 11 years out of it.