Pit Viper + Fireboard fan mod for PBC

[BFlynn]

I installed it yesterday. Will post pics soon.
You need the XL Dome Adapter along with the pit viper fan
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[Tman4024]

Bringing this back up to the top. I read on a post that AverageJoe made on another topic that Pitmaster IQ temp controllers has an adapter specifically for the PBC. I went to the website, but there's no photo of it up yet. I wonder if I could use a Pit Viper+Fireboard Controller with it.

Anyone used this adapter yet?

Kathryn

Did you ever find just the adapter piece so you can use the fire board?

[fzxdoc]

Sounds perfect, supergas6 . If you don't mind, let us know how that brisket turns out.

Kathryn

[supergas6]

You know, not really. Believe me, running a controller is absolutely not needed for the PBC. But sometimes it is really, really nice. For example, I'm going to have a brisket tomorrow, and my daughter has to leave to head home early. But I have to head to work tonight and will spend the night. I'll pop it on around 11pm or midnight, ratchet it down a little to about 225-235, and check on it when I get home at 7pm. Did it once before and it was one of the best I've ever made!

[fzxdoc]

supergas6 , you may want to pop over to this topic where New2Cue is asking questions about a temp controller for his PBC. He'd appreciate your input, I'm sure.

K.

[fzxdoc]

Yes, supergas6 I saw that. I'm following that topic. Do you miss running the PBC "old school", especially for short cooks?

Kathryn

[supergas6]

Kathryn

I posted a month or two ago on my experience with the Fireboard thermometer and my PBC.

https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/grills-and-smokers/charcoal/pit-barrel-cooker/681565-fireboard-thermometer-fan-control-with-pit-barrel-cooker

I’ve done several cooks since then that have been spot on. A great combination.

[fzxdoc]

Good to hear that your mod is still working well, dshein01 , after nearly a year, and that you are pleased with the performance.

Kathryn

[dshein01]

Tape was attached on the outside, was going to drill holes to attach it but tried it just with the flue tape and it has continued to work well.

Continue to use the adapter and this works well, in order to stop the temps from fluctuating more than I want I just go into the advanced settings for the fireboard and limit it to 60% (or 70%) depending on the external temp and it fluctuates within 5 degrees of the target temp the entire cook (spikes are me opening lid to check on the ribs)

[gdsim1]

Shouldn’t... must not... CAN’TTTTTT....

Yeah, I just pulled the trigger on this. 😂😂😂 Thanks for the link AverageJoe

[fzxdoc]

Thanks, AverageJoe . I don't want the whole Pitmaster IQ setup. I just want to know if the PBC adapter can work with non-Pitmaster IQ products, since I already have a Pit Viper and a Fireboard.

Kathryn

[AverageJoe]

fzxdoc and gdsim1 this is the link

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MRUWGKY/?coliid=I26MBOLCH3C748&colid=1OU9Y05K21T7S&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

[AverageJoe]

fzxdoc if you go to amazon it has the specific one for the PBC on there

[gdsim1]

Oh man, this could be an absolute game changer - for an already excellent product! 😱

[JimLinebarger]

When you say "attached" using the tape, do you mean on the outside? (For the PartyQ) I removed the vent cover, installed the XL grill dome adapter on the inside (after bending the sides to form better to the curve of the barrel), shoved the bottom of the adapter plate into the seam of the barrel, drilled a hole in the adapter where the barrel cover screw hole was. Didn't have to make any mods or new holes. Haven't checked if there is much leakage but it seems to work well. Putting the plug in at the end of the cook (with the rebar in also) snuffs out the fire very quickly. This method was recommended by BBQGuru since at that time, they didn't have a posted setup for the PBC like they do now.