How many #3 owners have an Auber?

[Limey]

I have two SI#3 and two Aubers (different houses) and both work fine.

[elkins20]

Hey Roger, on the second #3 that is not bypassed but you have an Auber for it. So to use the Auber you have to set the control on the #3 to 250 and then plug the #3 into the Auber. Is that how it works, but can only use temps. at 250 and below?

[SuperDave]

Hey Roger, on the second #3 that is not bypassed but you have an Auber for it. So to use the Auber you have to set the control on the #3 to 250 and then plug the #3 into the Auber. Is that how it works, but can only use temps. at 250 and below?

Correct.

[Limey]

Bill, as usual Dave is correct. I plan to bypass the other #3 when I get time but I will only do a switched bypass and drilling the stainless is a pita. I think that non-switched bypasses are potentially dangerous-just my opinion.

[DivotMaker]

I think that non-switched bypasses are potentially dangerous-just my opinion.

So are the firearms in my house, and all the really sharp power tools I own.  Common sense applies here; if you have anyone, in your house, that may run out and plug your smoker in without the Auber attached, please attach a safety device!  If you're like me, and have no possibility of that happening, the unswitched bypass is just fine.  ...Just don't tell OSHA.

[Limey]

DM as always you are exactly right. However, given the way these units are built (bsh), what about when your grand kids inherit your SI? Just sayin...

[DivotMaker]

DM as always you are exactly right. However, given the way these units are built (bsh), what about when your grand kids inherit your SI? Just sayin...

If that's a concern, make sure they know how to use it, or modify it before it's passed on.  Just like anything, the end user should be aware of the proper operation, I suppose.  I guess I need to put a "bypassed SI" guide/disclaimer in my will...    If they inherit one with a switch, how will they know which position to put the switch?

[Limey]

DM since you asked, toggle it towards the controller, controller rules(rocket cover is down). Lift up rocket cover, move switch away from controller then Auber, or nothing, controls. As a practical matter probably not a problem either way. These units have relatively small heating units and will probably self equilibrate at at a less than melt down temperature. Not really necessary to change your will!

[DivotMaker]

Not really necessary to change your will!

Whew!

[elkins20]

Well, guys, went out to Lowe's tonight, the Harley was calling me to take it out. I was able to get everything for the switch. I just forgot the DPDT switch for the #1. But, did find the nylon spacers, Tony need to put a note in your post that they are in speciality drawers located in the hardware area. Also picked up a 25' extension cord good to 50 below. I will use part of it to make short cables for the aubers and the #1. Luckily Rick already did the short power cable on the #3 and switch and bypass. Just need to mount the permanent mount wall sensor on it.