Dr. Demento
New member
I recently acquired a used PitBoss 820D. It has a few issues I'm hoping someone might have some recommendations.
1) the previous owner left pellets in the hopper during the winter and moisture basically solidified the pellets from one end of the burn assembly to the fire pot. Any suggestions on how to remove/loosen the solid pellet mass?
2) Along with leaving pellets in the hopper/burn assembly, the grill itself allows water to enter between the exterior of the firebox and the hopper. Is there a product you could recommend that would effectively keep the water out while allowing me to detach the hopper in the event of a repair or jam?? I know that getting a cover is the first line of defense, but I want to make the hopper and the electronics less accessible to water but don't want a product that will make getting to the parts enclosed under the hopper a pain to access.
Thank you for your help.
1) the previous owner left pellets in the hopper during the winter and moisture basically solidified the pellets from one end of the burn assembly to the fire pot. Any suggestions on how to remove/loosen the solid pellet mass?
2) Along with leaving pellets in the hopper/burn assembly, the grill itself allows water to enter between the exterior of the firebox and the hopper. Is there a product you could recommend that would effectively keep the water out while allowing me to detach the hopper in the event of a repair or jam?? I know that getting a cover is the first line of defense, but I want to make the hopper and the electronics less accessible to water but don't want a product that will make getting to the parts enclosed under the hopper a pain to access.
Thank you for your help.