I am in a position where I must replace my control board on my FEC (Traeger)Would you spend the extra money to convert to IQ4. Why or why not?
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If you do have to change, I would go ahead and make go with the IQ4. I changed out the controller on my 500, and I really love it. The flexablity and control, and then with the 100, you can use the temp probe.
I've got a 100 on the way, and I'm looking forward to it getting here.
I've got a 100 on the way, and I'm looking forward to it getting here.
If you can afford it, do the upgrade. I recently did and am very pleased. If money is tight, contact me offlist. I will give you a good deal on my old Traeger controller, draft fan and heat probe. They are all still in excellent condition.
Mike
Mike
It's my understanding that if you have a straight Traeger fire system (i.e., no pellet drop ramp) it's not upgradeable. Could be wrong though...
The straight auger is subject to the upgrade. It was a fairly easy conversion and works well. The older units did not have the thermobreaker, so you have wire directly to the common wire of you power cord. I purchase a connector at the hardware store and made it an easy conversion.
Also be certain to put the fan on correctly. I put mine on upside down. Rather than blowing it sucked the fire back into the controller box. Fortunately no damage to the FEC or any animals.
Yours
Merl
Also be certain to put the fan on correctly. I put mine on upside down. Rather than blowing it sucked the fire back into the controller box. Fortunately no damage to the FEC or any animals.
Yours
Merl
Hi Merl, I'm upgrading my straight auger FEC100 to the new IQ4 controller. When you say "wire directly to the common wire of your power cord" which wire connects to the power cord, and what color is the common wire?
Also, the controller has an input jack for a meat probe, but I think I read that this doesn't work. Does the meat probe work?
Thanks.
Also, the controller has an input jack for a meat probe, but I think I read that this doesn't work. Does the meat probe work?
Thanks.
quote:Originally posted by Merl:
The straight auger is subject to the upgrade. It was a fairly easy conversion and works well. The older units did not have the thermobreaker, so you have wire directly to the common wire of you power cord. I purchase a connector at the hardware store and made it an easy conversion.
Also be certain to put the fan on correctly. I put mine on upside down. Rather than blowing it sucked the fire back into the controller box. Fortunately no damage to the FEC or any animals.
Yours
Merl
Tom,
the common (neutral) is white.
the common (neutral) is white.
I hooked up my IQ4 to my straight auger FEC100 today, it wasn't very hard. Going to cook chicken tomorrow.
The meat probe doesn't work at present, is that correct?
The meat probe doesn't work at present, is that correct?
The FEC100 was already a really good cooker, now with the IQ4 controller, it is a FANTASTIC cooker. The temp really does stay within ~ 4º of the set temp, which is better than the oven in my house.
Tom and Fred,
Can you report on how the new controllers are working on the non ramped FE. If you could email me a picture I would be most grateful. I realize this is asking a lot, but it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Bill Schmitt
Billandthedixiechicksbbq.com
wschmitt1@cfl.rr.com
Can you report on how the new controllers are working on the non ramped FE. If you could email me a picture I would be most grateful. I realize this is asking a lot, but it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Bill Schmitt
Billandthedixiechicksbbq.com
wschmitt1@cfl.rr.com