FEC 500 Control Panel Question

That's pretty common.... Heat gun, hair dryer, or even a hot rag will get it going

That is common. All mine will do that if it gets cold enough. But they come back as it warms up.

RandyE

With a warm up I start my FEC 100 even at 0 degrees here in MN.

i too own a Qjoint in lake city colo. and i have an FEC 500. when it gets down around freezing my control panel wont work right away. after about 3-5 mins. it starts working. i guess it warms up enough. its never not worked. i get annoyed when moisture gets behind screen. mine does sit outside tho.

YOU GUYS EVER THOUGHT OF MOVING TO AZ NO PROBLEM WITH THE COLD,ONLY HOPE 115 DOESNT AFFECT IT

I have this problem in North Carolina with me 500 . I have put a small space heater blowing on it and in 3-5 minutes it works. Also I just turn it on and let it warm up. Usually take 5 minutes and you can start setting the temps.

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Mike Lewis

I have the same problem with my 120 here in the uk, l just switch on the power about 10 minutes before I plan to use it, open a can of hobgoblin to lubricate the throat, then we're good to go.

Doug

WHEN I PICKED UP MY FEC 500 I ASK THEM ABOUT THAT ISSUE AND THEY SAID THEY HAD CORRECTED ON NEWER MODELS. THATS WHY I LIKE THIS FORUM YOU GET TO FIND THE ANSWERS YOU NEED,WOULD NOT HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM

John, I have a 2012 FEC 100, I'm just south of you in Mesa. Last winter anytime the outside temperature was under 65º I had to use a hair dryer to get it started. I worry because of the condensation that tends to build up in the panel. It's great that you aren't having this problem. I guess I'll have to break down and see what the fix is that Cookshack has devised before the moisture causes other problems. Thanks for raising the subject.

ICEBLUE..AS YOU KNOW THE TEMP NOW IS PLENTY HOT SO I WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NEXT WINTER TO GIVE A GOOD REPORT,JUST WHAT I WAS TOLD

HEY JOHN... just an admin note. Please don't use all caps, it's called shouting in forum speak... and we hear just fine

what cha been cooking lately now that it's warm?

The most recent (last few months) boards are improved and don't have the cold temp issue on starting. It has something to do with the components used and resistance and all that crap that I forgot from electronics class in 7th grade.

Easiest fix is a light radiating heat on the board, hair dryer, or even just a small towel soaked in hot water.

Nordy

Okie,,You dont have a problem,i do. when you get my age you wish everyone would shout.lol Just cooked 4 chickens and they turned out wonderful. Cooked at 240 degrees and it took 1hr and 50 min. I am going to put my guru temp guage in and see if temp is right,although before i bought the 500 and one reason i did because everyone said they cook quicker,they do