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Where do you place the chamber probe? In the middle or at the end near the internal sensor?I have not found the need to clean the internal sensor. If it would appear to be getting a thick coating on it, I would wipe it off.
That said, I primarily use the ThermoWorks Signals unit and probes to monitor both chamber and meat temperature. Those probes do get routinely cleaned after each cook. The TW is far more accurate that the RT probes IME. YMMV
I try to place it relatively near the built-in chamber probe; within 2-3 inches, at least.Where do you place the chamber probe? In the middle or at the end near the internal sensor?
I usually run two, one on each side of the grate, on the center line of the grate. I also have it raised up about two inches off the grate which I believe it makes it more accurate than being at grate level.Where do you place the chamber probe? In the middle or at the end near the internal sensor?
Yes, I believe you are right. I use a clip which raises the probe about an inch above the grate.I also have it raised up about two inches off the grate which I believe it makes it more accurate than being at grate level.
I hate to sound stupid (because it happens so frequently these days….), but what’s PID?I periodically clean the probe just to keep the build up from getting to thick. The RT manual didn’t specify any maintenance schedule. I also have the Signals, InkBird and other external probes, and my temps are pretty stable in my Gen 1 RT700. I can see the drop and spikes each time I open it but the recovery is fast and I don’t see a lot of variation and I do 16 hours cooks a couple of times a month. Interestingly, I asked RT’s Techs about the differences in the measured temperatures vs. the built in probes and they told me their probe does not necessarily measure the “true” temperature. They said it is calibrated to “anticipate” changes in temperatures to properly accommodate for their PID If you are seeing big swings in your temps, you may need to change your feed rate.
It stands for "proportional–integral–derivative" controller. It is what controls the smoker by determining what the set temperature is vs. the actual temperature and then knows when to feed pellets, controls the fan etc. Underneath the covers it is a program that is running to keep the grill temperature at the dialed in setting. It also runs the shutdown sequence.I hate to sound stupid (because it happens so frequently these days….), but what’s PID?
Google says:I hate to sound stupid (because it happens so frequently these days….), but what’s PID?