PG1000 -- Zone 1 grate IR temp

DWS
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FEPG500 Zone Temperature Chart

Smoke'nIce posted this May 15, 2012

Thanks, Gary. I'd seen this, and noted temps in the 620 to 630 range for Zone 1, but I'd heard of temps in excess of 700 degrees. I was wondering what IR-measured *maximum* temp folks had seen at the Zone 1 grate, with searing/grilling in mind.

Some of it bill depend on the exact brand of pellets (because of the various BTU's)

Key to sear marks is to give the grate long enough to heat up then it sears fine. Over 600 degree is darn hot regardless.

My IR only goes to 600° so I can't speak for Zone 1. I found where I had measured 707° in zone 3 and if memory serves I was over 800° in zone 2 but I can't find that info real quick.

Thanks, all. Would it be safe to say that Zone 1 grate temps can be made to exceed 800 degrees, in the interest of a good sear?

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Originally posted by DWS:
Thanks, all. Would it be safe to say that Zone 1 grate temps can be made to exceed 800 degrees, in the interest of a good sear?

It would be safe to say, they can be made to exceed 900*.

Would the PG 500 get as hot as the PG 1000? Thanks.

I believe the controller is the same, so the short answer should be yes. The exception might be if it is really cold out since the 500 lacks insulation.