Let’s do some modifications and upgrades to the Z Grill 7002E Pellet Grill. Adding a PID controller from Smoke Daddy Inc! www.smokedaddyinc.com
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@Keo0693 жыл бұрын
Great video! Just purchased the Z Grills 7002B pellet smoker and I'm thinking of upgrading the controller to the PID controller from Smoke Daddy Inc.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Joe! Good choice! The Smoke Daddy PID will serve you well!
@HeavyMetalBarBQue3 жыл бұрын
😁 I guess You already had one! Every Pellet pit should have this upgrade.......no more issues. 👍
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken! Yup it works very nice!
@johnnyg5073 жыл бұрын
Just got my Z-Grills this past Friday ... great tip on the hopper flexing issue. I noticed the same thing. I filled the hopper with 20# of pellets (probably a bit over zealous, but I'm a newbie :-D ) and I noticed the same thing --- LOTS of flex in that side steel when you lift that end to move the grill. I think even with the larger washers you used, I'm concerned that they would pull-through or weaken that side steel over time. I keep my grill in my garage, so I have to lift/move it to a better ventilated area anytime I use it. So, I'm concerned with what all that lifting and flexing will do over time. I was thinking about trying to mount some type of wheels on the hopper-side to take-away the need to lift to move, but haven't gotten that far in my tinkering yet. Great video on the PID upgrade too!
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching John! The new 2021 7002F2 has caster wheels in front which makes moving around much easier. My old 7002F2 got plenty of use and I didn’t notice any other issues with it. The 2021 model now includes a PID, 24 pound hopper and pellet clean out. It’s an awesome Pellet Grill!
@jaybooth48153 жыл бұрын
I was wondering how long it was gonna take you to change out that controller. Got my answer. Nice upgrade and USA made! Great video Tom!
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay! It was just a matter of time.....
@drew765810 ай бұрын
FYI - When selecting High mode the controller runs the auger continuously for max temp and doesn’t use PID to control to a temp. Select Mid mode & then set temp for PID control to a temp. In addition Smoke mode does a timed release of pellets to generate maximum smoke and is not PID controlled.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Appreciate the feedback
@mikecha19573 жыл бұрын
Nicely done Tom. That is one nice controller
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! It is!
@addamochs Жыл бұрын
Gotta get me that controller. Just bought a Blind Box not that long ago. Only used it twice. Burnt some of the powder coat of the base in front some how. Think some grease caught fire when I went to clean it. Not a fan of the grease tray and small bucket. One packer brisket overflowed the tiny pail.
@addamochs Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found this video and therfore the website. I'm SOOOOOO upgrading my shit.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback
@johnknapp63283 жыл бұрын
Well Tom do you have a favorite pit yet. I see kamato Joe now has pellet grill, Lonestargrillz has one coming out shortly. Mods are Great and Mod demonstration are always welcomed.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! I don’t have a, this is the one! Pellet grill yet......
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
No one should be surprised by this video! I'm not a stickler for hitting exact temperatures, but that was the firs thing my friend noticed when I gave him my second Zgrill.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan! Yes,,, no one should be surprised!
@jasonreed76083 жыл бұрын
Usually the old school timing controller doesn’t bug me, but I got the traeger scout and the temp swings are out of this world. The tiny grill doesn’t do well with the timing algorithm. Thinking about swapping the controller for the PID controller
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Jason! I’m not sure how well it would work on that small pellet grill. I’d give them a call or a email before spending the money just to make sure that it will work. www.smokedaddyinc.com
@smokingtarheel30036 ай бұрын
Hi Tom, do you still use this pellet grill with the Smoke Daddy controller? I just bought a controller from them for my 7-year-old Grilla Grills Silverback, which looks almost identical to this smoker.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Sorry, that’s long gone
@meals24u Жыл бұрын
Did you notice a faster response time or better speeds to heat up etc? One of my pellet grills is incredibly slow, while the other has an old controller, from way back when, and is much much faster. I’d love to buy another old controller, but not sure when to buy from. Maybe smoke daddy would be faster too?
@thegalleryBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Nice video as usual. Good info Tom.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tommy! Had fun doing it!
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
The PID controller is available from www.smokedaddyinc.com
@cat7data3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Tom!
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching!
@jeffhaddox22393 жыл бұрын
It looked too me that the old controller had a fuse that was only accessible when it was removed? The new one looked too have access too the fuse on the front panel? This could be a huge time saver in troubleshooting, not too mention someone not realizing that a quick change of a fuse a few years down the road, might be the difference between fixing it or hauling it off as junk. 👍
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jeff! Good catch! Never thought of that, you are correct. The Smoke Daddy PID Controller has a fuse accessible from the outside of the controller. The Z grills fuse is on the back side of the controller, in order to access you need to remove the controller. Trouble shooting much easier on the Smoke Daddy PID Controller
@zachreque84383 жыл бұрын
I'm new to your channel and love your content! The lid vent on my dad's kettle is flattening out over the years. I know I can order him a new one, but I was wondering if you had a trick or process to reshaping that top vent so that it makes a seal again on the lid. Thanks!
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and subscribing! The new lid vent should have the proper shape to make it work. Thanks again for watching!
@ronaldpatton1503 жыл бұрын
Tom, too bad you dumped the CC Pursuit smoker, would like to see upgrade with Woodwind PID WIFI controller.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Ronald! That would've been cool!
@timfrye52862 жыл бұрын
Will it work on 550b2 z smoker . And how dose the shut down work
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Tim! Yes it should work, not sure how compatible it is with the sheet metal, might need to modify the smoker to fit. To shut it down press the power button to off and it will cycle the fan for 15 minutes to cool the grill down.
@gregbrown41363 жыл бұрын
Mr. Horsman if you were going to buy one grill to grill/smoke what would it be??????????
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Greg! That’s the most popular question I get and the most difficult to answer! I like them all... and use most of them on a regular basis, impossible for me to answer.....Sorry
@harryjones24203 жыл бұрын
what about changing to a hopper that you can empty so you can change pellets?
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Harry! I’m one of those that has an issue telling the difference between types of pellets
@4MzBBQandGRILL3 жыл бұрын
Nice upgrade 👍🏻
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! Works awesome!
@2Bdivin3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, where is your video for the homemade Wood Shelf for your ZGrill 7002e? I can't find your video and instructions anywhere for the Wood Shelf and your Gasket Lid Video? Please post the link or instructions for us ZGrill Owners if possible. Many Thanks......
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Brian! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLlmhpBhq7OrgnU.html
@TheRichyrich12813 жыл бұрын
Great job! Does it have a shut down mode? Like the original.. I've noticed it keeps the fan running till it burns the pellets that are left
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching! Yes it does!
@franciscofrias2962 жыл бұрын
How did you start it up because with mine it would over feed the pellets
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching. There is a glow plug that automatically lights the pellets'
@bt64363 жыл бұрын
Where is the video of the gasket for the lid? Love the PID mod!
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Bryan! I think I talked about but never showed the how to portion. Here’s the link of what I used from Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TAJW0QE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It’s a peel and stick gasket, make sure the lid is clean before applying
@nathenoneptoh3 жыл бұрын
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ I used the same stuff. Just grab a rag and some 91% or better alcohol and wipe the area down real good. If you've got more build up than that I'd use some citrus cleaner. Great vid by the way I just ordered the Patriot for my Z Grill 1000
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for the tip Nathen! I appreciate you watching!
@scottbeverly18043 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, does Smoke Daddy make PID for inside ovens? My kitchen oven swings more than the Z-grill did, but always cooked good.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Scott! Nope, only for pellet grills
@bigc20923 жыл бұрын
I have the z grills 700e. Would I have the same issue with the holes not lining up as well ?
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I do believe this has been resolved with a adapter plate. If you choose to get it make sure to tell them which pellet it’s for that way you get the correct plate
@bigc20923 жыл бұрын
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ awesome thank you
@tyronejackson11503 жыл бұрын
Great upgrade. ? How did you get the the Hopper grate out, I gave a 1000 series and can't quite see how to remove the safety grate.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Tyrone! Just a couple of screws...
@nathenoneptoh3 жыл бұрын
look down from the top into the hopper, super easy to get out, don't drop them into your auger.
@deanpurks74743 жыл бұрын
Tom, I just ordered a 700E it is in transit to me now what is the difference in the controller that comes with the grill and the one you replaced it with and what does PID stand for I've new to pellet smokers I've been smoking the old fashioned way so I see a little learning curve coming. Thanks
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Congrats on the new cooker! The stock controller is not PID which means it isn’t as accurate. The Smoke Daddy is
@nathenoneptoh3 жыл бұрын
stock controller has a set point and turns on to reach that set point and then turns off. this results in swings (which can be big depending). PID monitors the temp like every 4 secs and adjusts accordingly. the stock controller also has no fan speed control it just runs. The smoke daddy adjusts the fan speed as well
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
You are correct Nathen! Thanks again! I appreciate you watching and commenting! Thank you!
@meals24u2 жыл бұрын
*How much was that new controller??*
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! www.smokedaddyinc.com
@meals24u2 жыл бұрын
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ thank you
@meals24u Жыл бұрын
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQdid you notice an increase in response time or speed to heat up etc? One of my pellet grills is incredibly slow, while the other has an old controller, from way back when, and is much much faster. I’d love to buy another old controller, but not sure when to buy from. Maybe smoke daddy would be faster too?
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching! 0 to 225 in less than 5 minutes
@alexchavez77053 жыл бұрын
Will this work on the 1000 series smokers?
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Alex, I’m sorry I’m not sure what brand the 1000 series is
@alexchavez77053 жыл бұрын
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ z grill 10002b
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
I believe it will you can always call or email smoke daddy to confirm before you buy. Here’s a video a did about a year ago on the older style 700 series kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l79jh6Vk2qvOgWw.html
@seenok79603 жыл бұрын
$175? Might as well buy a smoker with the PID already installed ....