LMichaels
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Well as the title says. Z Grills asked me to send a video of what the control panel was doing. They Fed Ex'd a new one out. I got it installed, (plug and play), changed the network settings to match the new controller and I now have a nicely functioning Z Grill. Did a couple nice ribeyes from Costco to celebrate full functionality. The only issue with the old controller was the LCD panel. It works when you first turn it on, then begins going wonky. But the grill worked fine through the app. The first thing they asked me was "if the LCD got wet by being left in the rain uncovered". Which of course it had not since I had literally just unpacked the grill and the box showed no sign of damage. But does make me wonder if perhaps I could put it in the oven and "bake" it for a bit. Or hit it with my heat gun. If that worked I would have a second (backup).
Also waiting on an entirely new grill to show up here soon anyway. Since the shippers damaged this one by standing the unit on end. Causing the heavy end to be up (hopper side). It weighs a lot. I know because I took it out. Any all that pounding "tweaked" the hinge on the left side (which I was able to fix), tore the gasket off (fixed as well with new felt), and buckled the sheet metal on the underside (not fixed) but does not affect functionality.
Cool thing is neighbor was over, he loved it. Said when the new one comes he'd buy the damaged one. Of course I don't know what to ask for it. We never talked $$$$
Also waiting on an entirely new grill to show up here soon anyway. Since the shippers damaged this one by standing the unit on end. Causing the heavy end to be up (hopper side). It weighs a lot. I know because I took it out. Any all that pounding "tweaked" the hinge on the left side (which I was able to fix), tore the gasket off (fixed as well with new felt), and buckled the sheet metal on the underside (not fixed) but does not affect functionality.
Cool thing is neighbor was over, he loved it. Said when the new one comes he'd buy the damaged one. Of course I don't know what to ask for it. We never talked $$$$