Igniter looks like it's melting (PB 820 pro series)

[banddee]

First off, I had problems with the original igniter and replaced it with one from amazon about 2 weeks after I got it. It has ran like a champ since I replaced it! But, I went to throw some beef short ribs on today after I cleaned the fire box out and it looks like the igniter is melting on the bottom. It is definitely not round now. At first I was like that must be normal so I didn't take a photo. (DARN IT) Has anyone else seen or heard of this? Is it normal do you think? And since I replaced it, I have ONLY smoked at P1 which for me is 225-250 on my bluetooth thermometer, 250-270 on the grill and 225-230 on the barrel thermometer. I haven't cooked anything at high temp. Any insight would be much appreciated as I am almost panicking wanting to buy another igniter before this one dies too.

 

[MikeInFla]

Hmmm... The ignitor only turns on during the start session. Once the fire starts it turns off. Have never heard about one melting but honestly since it is made of metal I don't think it would heat hot enough to melt.

 

[banddee]

I find that odd myself

 

[DaveXDm9]

To be honest there are different igniters on Amazons web site. I would take everything out of the grill and see if the igniter stays on the entire time

 

[turk55]

Replaced mine yesterday and now it comes on as soon as I plug smoker in and will not turn off till I unplug it.

 

[DaveXDm9]

Replaced mine yesterday and now it comes on as soon as I plug smoker in and will not turn off till I unplug it.

You have a bad controller if the igniter is staying on that is the issue.

 

[Patstik]

Replaced mine yesterday and now it comes on as soon as I plug smoker in and will not turn off till I unplug it.

That's the way my pit xl works. I unplug mine after it turns off.