3D temp not holding

[Sarowe]

I have a 3D.  The box temp is not holding at what I set.  Today it was reading 200 when I had it set at 160.  Then it was at 150 when I had Auber set to a155. 
Previously it held VERY steady. 

 

[DivotMaker]

Did you try cycling the power?  Also, make sure your box temp probe, on the back wall, is clean and not touching the meat (a very common problem). 

 

[Sarowe]

What do you mean cycling the power?
I'll clean the probe

 

[DivotMaker]

Turn the power switch off for a minute, then back on and start over.  Occasionally, I've had Aubers get a little "glitchy" and read like that.  Resetting the power usually clears it up.  Hey, they're just a computer board, so it happens...

Also, were you cooking something?  If so, what?  Seems like a strange temp profile.

 

[Sarowe]

I was smoking salmon which I usually go an hour at 130 then finish at 160      I was playing with the Auber temp trying to get the box temp correct.   

Good news is salmon is perfect. 

 

[DivotMaker]

Good news is salmon is perfect.

At least there was a silver-lining!

 

[SuperDave]

Was this your first time doing salmon in the 3D?  The Auber sometimes get s a little jumpy when there is very little meat load in the smoker. 

 

[old sarge]

Sarowe - Please keep all posted on your heat issue.  There are a lot of 3Ds out there and we all learn from each other.

 

[Sarowe]

Seemed to hold well after cleaning probe

 

[old sarge]

Residue build up can be most annoying.