This is not unique to PitBoss. All pellet smokers can have this issue.
https://support.traeger.com/hc/en-us/articles/4407212995995-SMOKE-COMING-OUT-OF-HOPPER
I had issue once. It was a very low and slow smoke. At about 14 hrs, I noticed smoke coming out of hopper. I immediately poured just a little water on pellets to existinquish.
Cleared out damp pellets; ran the auger on restart without burn pot to have auger push out rest of damp pellets. Emptied...
I have vertical series 4. It’s pseudo-insulated on the sides in that there is a space between outside shell and inside shell for heat/smoke to travel from the burn chamber/fan; and then there are vents in inner shell to bring this heated air to food. So it’s better than single wall chamber...
I don’t think it matters. Just leave both on; and if Bluetooth signal is lost from smoker, the wifi will automatically work. So that might happen if you are in your house but far from smoker; or decide to do shopping
When Bluetooth is on, the tiny blue icon is the Bluetooth icon. If one switches off Bluetooth, the wifi icon is shown. The controller can work off either- though I think it preferentially chooses Bluetooth.
One interesting observation I neglected to mention: when my phone was in airplane mode...
Sunny; 73 deg ; mild wind; smoker in shade
Spatchcock two whole chickens- each 6.1lbs; olive oil and rub.
Changed from Competition to Cherry.
Plugged in. Used recipe mode:
Step 1) 1:30 of 225 deg f
Step 2) 1:00 at 300 deg f
Unit preheated up to 225f in about 20-25 minutes (door opened...
Thanks for your kind words. Per the lack of smoke: I believe that is a function of temperature. The lower the temperature, the more smoke. At 225 deg F, I had ample smoke (both visually and in taste of end product).
My first use of Series 4 version 2 from Lowe’s:
Weather: overcast, windy , 60 deg
At 225 setting and cap at 5 revolutions open:
The cabinet reads 225 and extra thermometer reads 197.(extra thermometer middle rack about two inches from glass)
I then tightened down chimney, temp of cabinet...