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Hi Brothers,
I converted a CharGriller offset smoker to pellet about a year ago by using one of those kits available via Alibaba, which uses a G2 controller, similar if not identical to Pit Boss or Louisiana Grills.
For the most parts, the “Franken-grill” works pretty well. It doesn’t hurt that we live in a mild climate (Northern California), so we don’t get super cold temps.
The issue that I have had all along, and certainly more recently with colder temperatures is that it is difficult for me to get the smoker up to higher temperatures, and it is pretty difficult to maintain temperatures above 250 degrees.
I am wondering if I’d have mounted the temperature feedback probe for the controller too close to the fire pit. Currently, it sits at grill level at the edge of the cooking chamber closest to the hopper/control box.
I am open to other possible ways to improve the performance of this smoker. The main reason I like the conversion is the cast iron grates and large cooking surface.
Thanks,
David
I converted a CharGriller offset smoker to pellet about a year ago by using one of those kits available via Alibaba, which uses a G2 controller, similar if not identical to Pit Boss or Louisiana Grills.
For the most parts, the “Franken-grill” works pretty well. It doesn’t hurt that we live in a mild climate (Northern California), so we don’t get super cold temps.
The issue that I have had all along, and certainly more recently with colder temperatures is that it is difficult for me to get the smoker up to higher temperatures, and it is pretty difficult to maintain temperatures above 250 degrees.
I am wondering if I’d have mounted the temperature feedback probe for the controller too close to the fire pit. Currently, it sits at grill level at the edge of the cooking chamber closest to the hopper/control box.
I am open to other possible ways to improve the performance of this smoker. The main reason I like the conversion is the cast iron grates and large cooking surface.
Thanks,
David