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Hello, I am a new member here and have introduced myself over in the Intro forum (thanks for the welcome)! I am hoping to be the proud parent of a new Model #2 in the coming hours/day and have been reading the forums for as much information as possible on the Auber temperature control, its installation and tuning, and the ability to bypass the model control circuit.
What I have not been able to find (please direct me if I am missing it) is a description of potential hazards associated with the several possible configurations. I was hoping folks with more understanding of electrical circuits could chime in and confirm or correct the scenarios below, and to add information that I am unsure about.
Again, I have already purchased an Auber for the Model 2 and am debating the merits and hazards of a hardwire, switched bypass configuration versus the factory configuration using drop-in probe “method”. DISCLAIMER: These are my questions and assumptions that need to be validated with commentary here, and are not to be taken as statements of fact! With that said, here are the scenarios I need some clarity with:
Model 2 with Auber- Factory configuration with No Bypass
Model 2 plugged to Wall
No modifications required. Can use original factory capabilities, or can drop probes through the top and maintain temperature control via the Auber.
Cons:
Some temperature variations expected with the factory configuration. Temperature capped at 250F.
Model 2 with Auber, with hardwired bypass (non-switched)
Model 2 plugged to Auber
No interference from the factory controller with using the Auber to control the temperature.
Cons
Minor modifications to the wiring are required. If your Auber malfunctions, you must reverse the modifications before you can return to using the factory controller. If someone is unfamiliar that the modifications were made, there is a potential hazard created if the smoker is plugged directly to a power source.
Model 2 with Auber, with switched bypass (using DPDT switch)
Model 2 plugged to Auber, switch to Auber control
Any help, clarity, corrections, and/or guidance on these scenarios and questions is appreciated!
P2B
Hello, I am a new member here and have introduced myself over in the Intro forum (thanks for the welcome)! I am hoping to be the proud parent of a new Model #2 in the coming hours/day and have been reading the forums for as much information as possible on the Auber temperature control, its installation and tuning, and the ability to bypass the model control circuit.
What I have not been able to find (please direct me if I am missing it) is a description of potential hazards associated with the several possible configurations. I was hoping folks with more understanding of electrical circuits could chime in and confirm or correct the scenarios below, and to add information that I am unsure about.
Again, I have already purchased an Auber for the Model 2 and am debating the merits and hazards of a hardwire, switched bypass configuration versus the factory configuration using drop-in probe “method”. DISCLAIMER: These are my questions and assumptions that need to be validated with commentary here, and are not to be taken as statements of fact! With that said, here are the scenarios I need some clarity with:
Model 2 with Auber- Factory configuration with No Bypass
Model 2 plugged to Wall
- Factory controller has full control as designed from the factory
- Model 2 controller set at Max 250F
- Auber has full control up to Max 250F
No modifications required. Can use original factory capabilities, or can drop probes through the top and maintain temperature control via the Auber.
Cons:
Some temperature variations expected with the factory configuration. Temperature capped at 250F.
Model 2 with Auber, with hardwired bypass (non-switched)
Model 2 plugged to Auber
- Factory controller bypassed and non-operational
- Auber has full control up to Max 350F (max rating for cabinet temp)
- With the factory controller bypassed, power to the heating element will be ON and will be uncontrolled.
- Maximum temperatures could exceed the max 350F rating for the cabinet resulting in a potentially hazardous condition.
No interference from the factory controller with using the Auber to control the temperature.
Cons
Minor modifications to the wiring are required. If your Auber malfunctions, you must reverse the modifications before you can return to using the factory controller. If someone is unfamiliar that the modifications were made, there is a potential hazard created if the smoker is plugged directly to a power source.
Model 2 with Auber, with switched bypass (using DPDT switch)
Model 2 plugged to Auber, switch to Auber control
- Factory controller bypassed and non-operational.
- Auber has full control up to Max 350F (max rating for cabinet temp)
- ??? I am unsure what happens here, any commentary is appreciated. If the Auber is not programmed or running, I assume the power connection between the smoker and the Auber is not live and nothing would happen.
- Factory controller has full control up to Max 250F (please correct me if I am mistaken here)
- ??? Again I am unsure what happens here, and any commentary is appreciated. Is this scenario like the direct bypass above in that the coil will heat up without control due to the bypass?
Any help, clarity, corrections, and/or guidance on these scenarios and questions is appreciated!
P2B