Smokin-It Temperature Contoller Bypass

[Danmisuraca]

Hi all
I want to bypass the temp from my si3 with an auber unit. Are the two female disconnects from the thermostat at the top of the box?

[Three Sons BBQ]

Near the top....

[Danmisuraca]

Thanks polishq. I gave it a try and seemed to work fine. Had it at 275 for an hour or so to test it. Thanks for the info!

[Big Fish]

Okay ... for now this is all I have ... However I will take photos this weekend to show this mod I am about to apply to my SI3!!!!

Polish Q, I like what you did with the bypass, great job. I am thinking of doing the same. Is this the toggle needed?

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/sts-60/dpdt-c-off-heavy-duty-toggle-switch/1.html

Ernie

[Three Sons BBQ]

Pretty much... I don't have on off on.... I have what I think is dpst meaning position a or position b.

This will work though.

Oh and the Auber probe on other post is the right one.

[Big Fish]

Thanks bud...just waiting on some parts.

[es1025]

Polish Q

In your opinion is it ok to use a rated extension cord for the auber?

[es1025]

RickNE
I will be bypassing the stock controller and really like the bypass.  i think might be something I can do.

DM
Ricks diagram and the one you posted are perfect.

[Three Sons BBQ]

Ed:

Yes. No issue provided it's not an obvious error like using an indoor cord for Christmas lights or something ridiculous.

Also assuming the length will be something normal like 30 feet or less.

Steve

[mnsmoker]

Yesterday I installed the bypass toggle switch, I had to go with an ON OFF ON switch Menards didn't have the rocket launcher but this one works great. It was actually a lot easier than I thought it would be, even drilling the half inch hole wasn't bad, started with a smaller bit and worked my up using a little oil and it went pretty quick. If you've been thinking about doing this jump right in the instructions on page 4 and 5 are really great, the whole process is maybe a couple hrs. and the cost is under 10 bucks thats with buying all the connections if you have those on hand it would be under $4. If you have done the bypass and installed a permanent probe for the Auber it's no more difficult than that, can't wait to try it out this weekend  on a couple of chickens now crispy skin is just a click away how cool is that! Just made the best smoker on the planet even better !!

[DivotMaker]

Great feedback, Jim!  Let us know how it works out for you!

[Three Sons BBQ]

Totally agree it's worth it. I recall the drilling to require some elbow grease.... But after that it's been nothing but clear sailing!

[mnsmoker]

Your pictures on page 4 Polish Q were the key to this install, set my lap top up in the garage and nothing to it, actually I redid it yesterday and went with an ON ON switch instead of the ON OFF ON I had originally installed, now flip the switch towards the dial and I'm on the stock controller to the right and I'm bypassed, no reason for the OFF or middle position since I'll either be using it bypassed or stock, redoing it allowed me to clean up the job a bit more so now it looks like a factory upgrade!!

[DivotMaker]

Pictures, Jim?

[Walt]

When getting the rocket launcher switch cover, which switch is best to use?  The DPDT or the DPST since there is no need for the off position.  I am woefully inadequate with electrical tinkering.  However, if I can get the right parts i am sure I can do the mods with your detailed notes. Is the DPST the on / on switch & will the launch cover work with it?