All this controller talk, my replacement controller (replaced because the temp select knob was intermittent when turning) seems to have a WiFi problem. Signal drops from the normal -25db down to -70db (I have an access point 6ft away just for this area). It's doing this consistently after about 20-30min of operation. It's 65-70F outside so it's not a heat issue.
I'm in the middle of a Meat Church recipe, "Weekday Brisket" 24hr cook so I can't play around with it. My Fireboard2 thermometer has full signal bars, and I can monitor everything from its app.
On top of this, I located a Fireboard grate probe next to the Traeger dome probe. The recipe calls for 190F Super Smoke, Grill needs to be set to 175F, Trager Reads 175F, Fireboard reads 190F. I tend to believe the Fireboard but I guess I'll set temps to split the difference and will use a water bath to check the probes accuracy later.
On to service in the morning!
Edit, spoke with service just now, this was a level 1, they can't approve controllers, 24 hours before they go thru engineering at least. I was clear, I need a new controller for the failing WiFi signal, and a thermocouple for the temp issue. We'll see what happens next.
Meanwhile, the grill set at 175F held steady at 190F (measured with Fireboard2) all night. It typically managed +/- 3 degrees even with super smoke on. The Brisket looks beautiful and is now wrapped in butcher paper for the rest of the cook.
