Smokin-It Temperature Contoller Bypass

RickNE
I will be bypassing the stock controller and really like the bypass.  i think might be something I can do.

DM
Ricks diagram and the one you posted are perfect.

 
Ed:

Yes. No issue provided it's not an obvious error like using an indoor cord for Christmas lights or something ridiculous.

Also assuming the length will be something normal like 30 feet or less.

Steve
 
Yesterday I installed the bypass toggle switch, I had to go with an ON OFF ON switch Menards didn't have the rocket launcher but this one works great. It was actually a lot easier than I thought it would be, even drilling the half inch hole wasn't bad, started with a smaller bit and worked my up using a little oil and it went pretty quick. If you've been thinking about doing this jump right in the instructions on page 4 and 5 are really great, the whole process is maybe a couple hrs. and the cost is under 10 bucks thats with buying all the connections if you have those on hand it would be under $4. If you have done the bypass and installed a permanent probe for the Auber it's no more difficult than that, can't wait to try it out this weekend  on a couple of chickens now crispy skin is just a click away how cool is that! Just made the best smoker on the planet even better !!
 
Totally agree it's worth it. I recall the drilling to require some elbow grease.... But after that it's been nothing but clear sailing!
 
Your pictures on page 4 Polish Q were the key to this install, set my lap top up in the garage and nothing to it, actually I redid it yesterday and went with an ON ON switch instead of the ON OFF ON I had originally installed, now flip the switch towards the dial and I'm on the stock controller to the right and I'm bypassed, no reason for the OFF or middle position since I'll either be using it bypassed or stock, redoing it allowed me to clean up the job a bit more so now it looks like a factory upgrade!!
 
When getting the rocket launcher switch cover, which switch is best to use?  The DPDT or the DPST since there is no need for the off position.  I am woefully inadequate with electrical tinkering.  However, if I can get the right parts i am sure I can do the mods with your detailed notes. Is the DPST the on / on switch & will the launch cover work with it?
 
Previously i provided links for the rocket cover and a DPST switch - on/off.  I wanted to add a note for others out there to help prevent you from running into what i did.  ;D

I did the bypass that CUTiger80  posted and i used a DPDT switch on / off / on.  I wanted to call out make sure you do not purchase a switch that say momentary on like this: DPDT Center Off Momentary On One Side.  The momentary means one of the on sides doesnt say in place it will fall back to off. Basically you would need to hold it in place yourself to keep the unit on.  I didnt realize that when i purchased it.  Just make sure you get a DPDT Center Off  and that it doesnt say anything about momentary. 

Also note that the rocket switch doesnt play well with the DPDT switches. It will fit over the switch, but when you close cover will move the toggle from an off position to off i believe. If you leave the cover up the switch will work fine. You might be able to dremmel out the inside of the switch to make it not do this though.  Just wanted to call it out to anyone wanting the on - off - on which give you the ability to use the build int controller vs auber.

 
I used a DPDT on / on & the rocket launcher works fine. No need for the off position.  Either the pid is on or the analog controller is on.
 
This is a question to those that have done the switched bypass.  Does anyone remember for sure what size the wire is for the job?  I am assuming it is 12 like the power cord, but just want to make sure before I get the supplies.

Chuck
 
I'm doing a bypass soon as well. I would like to know the gauge and if everyone is using temperature insulated wiring or regular stuff since the smoker isn't really going beyond 250 much?
 
Thanks Dave.  I was planning on using 14, just wanted to be sure.  Going back and looking, I seen it was 14 and not 12 for the power cable coming in.  Thanks again for the reply.

Chuck
 
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