I Upgraded My Pellet Grills Controller And SOLVED Temp Spikes!
Pellet grill temps all over the place? Same. In this video, I test the new FireBoard Drive Pellet Controller on my Traeger Pro Series to see if a modern PID controller with WiFi, smart programs, and more probes can actually fix temperature fluctuations and control issues.
Big thanks to @FireBoardLabs for letting me test the FireBoard Drive Pellet Controller ahead of launch. Check out FireBoard’s site for more info –
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That was an educational video. Seems like a neat product but the pellets just don’t have the flavor wood splits can provide. I have added a PID controller to it, all it did was keep the temperature next to perfect but true smoke flavor isn’t possible.
Great way to breathe new life into an older pellet grill. Nice! where in Canada do you purchase smoking pecan pellets? Affiliate link?
James,
Do you know of anyone or do you have any extra used pepper cannon for sale?
Thanks,
Wig
Does it have options for extra smoke? Like the super smoke function in Traeger smokers. I think the fan would have to be replaced it work.
I just pulled the trigger on the fire Board pro 2 to upgrade my Masterbuilt 1050. I have had the grill 3 years and I hate the app and controller it’s the worst. But the grill is awesome.
Useful video. I will need to check what grills they support.
Will this work on a pitboss vertical smoker? Pbv4ps2 specifically.
What’s the low temp that it goes to? Can this be used for a hot hold? Smoking sausage?
didn't Fireboard fail your wireless thermometer test..?
Great video! We are very excited about this product!
This looks great. You just sold one.
Super cool to see; my Blazin' Grill Works Grid Iron circa 2017's PID Wi-fi controller from Roanoke was abandoned and I have been without remote access without having to buy a new updated Wi-fi controller. I have avoided that, annoyed that my hardware works fine just the technology was abandoned. Fireboard has been awesome for me – my O.G. Fireboard has being working flawlessly for many, many years. If this new controller will work with my old smoker's hardware, I'll be be upgrading it.
Interesting upgrade that appears to be well built too. Love the size of the display on the upgrade. Your videos are slightly over exposed lately. Do you color calibrate your editing screen with a Spider or Colormuki?
Great video on showing the upgrade! FireBoard has done an excellent job of creating a product that enhances the pellet grill experience. Some pellet grills come with the FireBoard controller. 🔥
1: so, this should work no problem with my Traeger Pro 34.
2: What is the lowest temp this controller can go down to?
Hmmm with this i wonder how hard it would be to build your own pellet grill
What's the lowest temperature the fire board can go to if it can be a food warmer? Interesting idea
That is an awesome way to pimp out your grill if you have one with an older controller.
No doubt Fireboard is the best
Great product but why pay 400.00 dollars to fix a grill that’s worth or could be replaced for 600/800 dollars
Are the pellets connectors universal, will it work on an older Green Mountain Grill ?
Great review. Smart business move on Fireboard's end considering the number of pellet grills out there that can benefit from the upgrade.
Now do a test between using the fireboard controller and the original and a taste comparison afterwards. BBQ doesn’t need an exact temperature all the way trough the cook. As a matter of fact, I think the variation of temp may help taste. Just a theory, but I’d like to see you prove it out.
Will this work with any brand in terms of the wires being that easy to match?
Excellent video for those interested in pellet grill smoking. I’m always learning something from you. Thank you. Hoping the knee is coming along. Go Bills and have a Blessed Sunday.
Do you think this controller produces more smoke than the stock one? What about compared to other PID controlled pellet grills that you have used?