I am no expert, but I am in agreement that the system is different. Weber is "training" their software to work optimally with how the SmokeFire is designed, so too much modifications may not actually be a good thing. Of course, a bent hood or some other part not fitting correctly is another story.
There's a slot in the cooking chamber next the right hinge. Open the lid and look and you'll see it. That's for the probe wires. Also, don't add gaskets to it.Thanks for the points of view. I was assuming I was probably missing something by applying what I knew from a completely different system.
The vent hole on the back, closest to the controller, looked like a good route to me for the probes.
I do not believe that there is anything in the controller that is "optimal." It is simply what is the right response to stay at the given set point. It does not care how much air, pellets, etc. that is required to maintain that set point.I get this way of thinking, but if the system is being "trained to function optimally", then how is it possible for it to function in different environments? I may be totally wrong, but I would think The system is functioning based on the information the thermometer is sending it. If the unit is able to hold heat longer/better by being more air tight, then that unit has become more efficient and (again in my opinion only) would only seem to benefit the unit by not having to feed as much fuel, or operate the fan as often.
Tim
Pretty much, yes. It is a solution in search of a problem.If one were to add a gasket around inconsequential leaks wouldn't there still be the same volume of "leaks" but it would flow through the exhaust vents? If so, wouldn't that imply there is no point in sealing the unit?
That's where I run them.Thanks for the points of view. I was assuming I was probably missing something by applying what I knew from a completely different system.
The vent hole on the back, closest to the controller, looked like a good route to me for the probes.