Pit Boss 850 DX

[MikeInFla]

My old PB grill is going on 7-8 years old. I’m afraid it’s near end of life. It still works but I have to baby sit it all the time. That’s why I prefer my Copperhead vertical. It’s a champ!

Been looking at the 850 DX at Lowe’s. Looks nice but I know nothing about them. Anyone have that model? Currently on sale for $499 but it was cheaper around Fathers Day.

 

[Upinmygrill]

We’ve got one and I’m getting ready to do some burgers soon. Had it since Jan and I’m happy with so far.

We picked it up in the box and I assembled it. Don’t take much to put it together.

The longest cook I’ve done was I threw some pork ribs in there for 6 hrs. Using the App remotely while I was working out in the field. Max distance 1/4 mile away. The app and grill worked flawlessly and the ribs turned out perfect. I didn’t open the lid or check on the grill however I made sure the hopper was full with Pitt Boss Competition Blend pellets.

I haven’t used the temp probes much.

Here’s a screenshot of that cook and you can see where and when I changed the temperature.

 

[Upinmygrill]

I’ll share this too but I brought it on myself so as long as you clear the auger tube at appropriate times I don’t think a jam will happen however priming each time and pressing and holding the prime button can be a a little bit of a drag. Haha

Someone posted on Facebook that they soldered a switch into the circuit of the controller then mounted the switch into the hopper so it faces out. I guess pressing and holding the prime button was too painful.

Post in thread 'Auger Fire Worries'
https://www.pitbossforum.com/threads/auger-fire-worries.4283/post-34809

Post in thread 'Hopper primer mod'
https://www.pitbossforum.com/threads/hopper-primer-mod.124/post-15837