Bullseye How to calibrate The Recteq RT-B380 Actual Temperature Offset & Other Menu Options

[Keleent]

It seems that there is a common issue that the factory offset for the actual temperature is significantly higher on a lot of new RT-B380 grills. Some as much as 100 degrees off, which is what mine was. Some people complain or mention that their pork shoulder was done a few hours quicker than anticipated - Thats one indicator your grill is running too hot. Mine was about 80-100 degrees off and I wanted a video on how to adjust it and I didn’t see one sooooo I made one! I don’t know why Recteq hasn’t made one yet or any videos regarding it besides the assembly. Hope it helps out!
YOU MUST use ambient probe's for an accurate reading. Do not use meat probes for ambient temperature- they are not designed for that.
**Inkbird thermometer 1 ambient and 3 meat probe: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076QDC5VL/
**Cheap and accurate meat thermometer i use:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IHHLB3W/
**Cheap instant Inkbird meat thermometer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X9ZSCD8/

 

[C. Keeper]

Nice job, thank you.
I had the same settings / issue with my Bullseye.

 

[rlcross]

I had the same issue on my new Bullseye. Set temp and grill temp via the controller and the grill heated up to temp on the display (set = actual). Separately, put a Thermoworks Smoke grill probe (calibration confirmed with ice water and boiling water) just above the Rec Tec grill temp probe. Turns out the grill set to 225 and showing 225, was actually delivering a grill temp of 270, 45 degrees higher. Set the calibration offset to +20 (% difference) and brought both RecTec and independent grill temps into line. Now it works like a champ. Set to 225, shows 225 actual and delivers 225 to the grill just like it should.

 

[C. Keeper]

Just because it was calibrated (at 250) doesn't mean the "actual" temperature is accurate through out the entire range.

 

[okie]

Nice job. Shows how easy it is to reset offset. Mine came out to 18 and now seems stable at the high temps. Not very stable at low temps, but I use the 380 mainly for hot cooks so I am happy. Thanks for the video.

 

[Keleent]

Nice job. Shows how easy it is to reset offset. Mine came out to 18 and now seems stable at the high temps. Not very stable at low temps, but I use the 380 mainly for hot cooks so I am happy. Thanks for the video.

Mine was also not as stable at low temps. If you are dropping temps increase your feed rate until it works well. I did that and it works great now. I also noticed my igniter rod was slightly too recessed and I adjusted that as well. It's running great now!