NEW FEC100 PROBLEM

What's the update Jed?

Set the time to about 8 to 10 hours, set it for 250 or so and see what happens. Since it's the first time, I'd check it early to make sure it's working, then once an hour.

Let me know how it's going.

Russ

Figured it out....Reversed the wires on the computer board for the thermostat and seems to be working. I guess cookshack needs to put me on the payroll for troubleshooting. Hahaha....guess I will get to cook the 2 chickens, 4 slabs of ribs, 1 butt and 1 brisket now that I bought for this weekends cook.

I'm not sure why that change would have affected the board performance but then I have a pre-ramp FEC. I replaced the probe in mine shortly ago and there was no difference in which wire went to which wire outlet on my board. Maybe it is different for the new IQ4 controller.

I Recieved my 100 On8-27-07 and unable to my health codtion I have not been able to use it yet. My question is do I have a pre ramp model or not? I am scared that I am going to mess something up before I get started.

I am guessing you meant 7-27-07. I am sure you have the ramp model just like mine. They are very easy to use.

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Originally posted by chris sands:
I am scared that I am going to mess something up before I get started.

I wouldn't worry about that at all. You see a few questions about problems, but you don't see the posts about how great it works each time.

I works like a charm. I'm sure you have a ramp model. (open it up, look inside, do the pellets fall down a ramp -- it's a ramp model)

We'll help you out, just ask any questions.

I fired 100 up8-25 after driving up to Butchers bq for alot of great advise. The worked great just like said Smokie okie. I set my temp on 300 for one hour like the book said and it worked great. The only thing that I noticed is the temp went to 314. I check the insid for hot spots and the hotest was the upper top corner at 320 all the rest was at 300 other than the center shelf on the left side obove the brunerwas at 270. That dosnt make much since to me. Thanks you to evrbody on here that tries to Help us Greenhorns.

Chris,great to hear you fired it up and had a good burn. It was nice meeting your family. Now start feeding the smoker some meat. I'll be Thomas AZ with a friend this weekend being his dish washer and EZ up lifter. Not to good at the beer drinking but will tip a glass of tea back for you. Keep us posted on your cooks and call again if you need any help.