Firmware Version 02.02.02

[smoked]

New to the board, but thought I'd start a thread on this topic. Like many, I've been having issues at low temps on my Pro 780 and raised the issue with Treager support. My grill was placed on what I beleive is a beta test distribution for the latest firmware update. A week and a half ago, I received an email notification from Traeger that a new SW and Config version were pushed to my grill. Excerpt below...

"The updated SW VER should be 02.02.02 and the Config should be 04.017."

While my grill received the new SW version, my config version is still at the older version (03.011). I contacted Traeger support and requested that the Config version update be pushed to my grill again. Still waiting on that update.

That being said, wondering if anyone else received the SW update and/or the Config update. I'm pleased to report that my first cook after the SW version update @ 180 was able to maintain a constant temp at +/- 5 degrees of 180.

 

[corrado1]

Mine did that same update last Monday. No issues so far.

 

[Dan-H]

How long does an update take?

 

[corrado1]

Not sure. It was on for about 12 hours smoking a brisket, then when I went to shut it down after the cook, that is when it installed the update.

 

[MidwestSmoker]

Started an overnight cook last night and as soon as I switched it on, the update began. I didn't time it, but it was probably about a couple of minutes. Then everything worked as usual.

 

[Don C]

.My Silverton 620 had the Version 02.02.01 since I purchased it in early July 2021

Just used it on 11-8-21 & it did not upgrade.

Guess the 02.02.01 is close enough to 02.02.02 for Traeger.

 

[MikeyR]

.My Silverton 620 had the Version 02.02.01 since I purchased it in early July 2021

Just used it on 11-8-21 & it did not upgrade.

Guess the 02.02.01 is close enough to 02.02.02 for Traeger.

02.02.01 is the up to date version for the Silverton 620:

• Pro - 02.02.02
• Ironwood - 02.02.01
• Timberline - T2.01.01
• Silverton 810 - 02.02.01
• Silverton 620 - 02.02.01
• Century 885 - 02.02.01
• AC Timberline - 03.00.01

https://www.traeger.com/status

 

[Don C]

02.02.01 is the up to date version for the Silverton 620:

• Pro - 02.02.02
• Ironwood - 02.02.01
• Timberline - T2.01.01
• Silverton 810 - 02.02.01
• Silverton 620 - 02.02.01
• Century 885 - 02.02.01
• AC Timberline - 03.00.01

http://[URL]https://www.traeger.com/status

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Thanks for that info

 

[White Tiger]

I wonder if this could be the reason behind the issue I’m having this morning?

First: I’m new to Traeger grilling/smoking.

I bought my Century 22 from Costco in November, my first Traeger/pellet grill ever. I have been a grilling fiend for the last few weeks and have thoroughly enjoyed how this little grill has turned me into a steak & chicken aficionado!

So I finally watched enough videos to attempt a smoking a ‘Midnight Brisket’…awoke at 6:45am (6 + hours of smoking) and the internal temp probe still only registers 140° F (should have been near 160°)?

I live in the mid-Florida region, so external air temp is not an issue (not to rub it in, but it’s 70° right now).

I have been monitoring for the past hour & note that the the grill temperature has had a very wide fluctuation: I have it set at 180° F and it has ranged from 204° F down to 177° F, then back up to 193°…is this normal, or do I need an update?

Joined the forum this morning to try & get some answers, thanks for any consideration!

 

[JPSBBQ]

I wonder if this could be the reason behind the issue I’m having this morning?

First: I’m new to Traeger grilling/smoking.

I bought my Century 22 from Costco in November, my first Traeger/pellet grill ever. I have been a grilling fiend for the last few weeks and have thoroughly enjoyed how this little grill has turned me into a steak & chicken aficionado!

So I finally watched enough videos to attempt a smoking a ‘Midnight Brisket’…awoke at 6:45am (6 + hours of smoking) and the internal temp probe still only registers 140° F (should have been near 160°)?

I live in the mid-Florida region, so external air temp is not an issue (not to rub it in, but it’s 70° right now).

I have been monitoring for the past hour & note that the the grill temperature has had a very wide fluctuation: I have it set at 180° F and it has ranged from 204° F down to 177° F, then back up to 193°…is this normal, or do I need an update?

Joined the forum this morning to try & get some answers, thanks for any consideration!

Could be, but I’m not really surprised. I don’t cook very often below 250 ( sometimes 225 for super smoke or timing reason) but I can imagine it’s difficult to hold consistent temps that low without snuffing out the fire. Probably has to cycle on and off. That’s kinda how super smoke works. A less efficient burn produces more smoke. That said, it’s not like fluctuations like you describe at the low temps your talking will matter.

Others might have better insight. Like I said, I rarely cook at really low temps.

 

[White Tiger]

Could be, but I’m not really surprised. I don’t cook very often below 250 ( sometimes 225 for super smoke or timing reason) but I can imagine it’s difficult to hold consistent temps that low without snuffing out the fire. Probably has to cycle on and off. That’s kinda how super smoke works. A less efficient burn produces more smoke. That said, it’s not like fluctuations like you describe at the low temps your talking will matter.

Others might have better insight. Like I said, I rarely cook at really low temps.

Thank you for the quick reply @JPSBBQ! At this rate, I may be smoking till midnight tonight!?

I see that after making sure the pellets were feeding properly, and another 2 hours, internal temperature seems to be rising again, now 145°.

 

[JPSBBQ]

Thank you for the quick reply @JPSBBQ! At this rate, I may be smoking till midnight tonight!?

I see that after making sure the pellets were feeding properly, and another 2 hours, internal temperature seems to be rising again, now 145°.

I’m not familiar with the recipe but I assume you have to bump the temperature of the pit up to 225-250 or more at some time, right?

The brisket won’t be done til at least 195IT more likely 200-205IT. The brisket will literally never get to the required IT if the pit is running at a lower temperature than the required finish temperature.

remember to take some “money shots” of the final product. Enjoy!

 

[White Tiger]

I’m not familiar with the recipe but I assume you have to bump the temperature of the pit up to 225-250 or more at some time, right?

The brisket won’t be done til at least 195IT more likely 200-205IT. The brisket will literally never get to the required IT if the pit is running at a lower temperature than the required finish temperature.

remember to take some “money shots” of the final product. Enjoy!

Thanks again! The comments about cooking at low temperatures got me thinking - so I followed your advise and cranked it tk the next ET setting (225°) the new range brought the IT up to 160° on a matter of minutes (wish I had posted it at 7:00am instead of waiting for it to come up to 160°IT …a few hours ago…my 12 total hour smoke time is currently at 11 hours and I still have a few more hours to bring it up to 204°IT)!

I’ll post the pics under a new “My First Midnight Brisket” thread (H/T @JOSBBQ, of course)!