Pit Boss Control Board Replacement / ERL code

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Pit Boss Control Board Replacement / ERL code
Hey guys this week I show you how to replace the control panel on your Pit Boss vertical smoker.
My pit boss would keep showing the ERL error code and then would shut down. I did a lot of research and it seemed like it could be a lot of different problems so I decided to call the help line and see what they thought it was. The man I talked to thought it was either the control panel or the thermostat. But he said it sounded more like a control panel so he went ahead and sent it to me. It didn't come with any instructions as to how to install it, Which is why I decided to make this video.
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@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

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@pixelfish1 2 года назад

Thanks for your video. I've had the same issue. They sent the control board but it still didn't work. They sent me the temperature probe. Now I have to take the unit apart AGAIN to replace that piece. Wouldn't it be great if they sent both parts at the same time? Yes, it would - Pitboss ... Listen to your customers and just do this. It's saves so much frustration. So for those of you watching this great video, order both parts and don't take not for an answer. Replace both while you have the unit taken apart. Women, you can do this. Because of this video and another for the temp probe, I did this on my own and so can you. When this unit works, it's so great!!

@BuildStuffwithAJ 2 года назад

Yea I wish I got both at the same time too! But it's done now and it works great! I'm glad I could help! Thank you for the comment!

@rdavisoh 2 года назад

This was a HUGE help!!!! Thank you so much. Would not have been able to get this done. They sent me the parts, but they also emailed me a PDF with the instructions to replace. They were inadequate, but this video was such a great help

@BuildStuffwithAJ 2 года назад

Im glad I could help!

@robertlantiegne7511 Год назад

THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING PIT BOSS. Thanks for this well done video. Another video of yours saved me hours of work and a great deal of frustration. First issue I had was having to replace the internal heat probe. Now the control panel. Buying my Pit Boss Copperhead smoker was one of the worst purchasing decision in several years. Yes there is a 5 year warrantee but Pit Boss won’t repair or replace the unit. Instead they ship the replacement parts to swap out with the original faulty parts, and then leave it to the owners to figure out how to remove and replace these parts. I bought my Copperhead in August, used it first the end of September. Third time I used it I started getting the ER1 code displayed. Recently the smoker shut down in the middle of an overnight smoke. I lost $80.00 worth of porch shoulders.

@BuildStuffwithAJ Год назад

I agree, mine messed up within the first month of use. which is why i ended up replacing these parts. I don't like that they don't send any instructions with the parts either. I guess they expect everyone to know how to do this...That is exactly why I made these videos! I'm glad they helped you out, but I hate that its this common to replace these parts..

@2010utoo 2 года назад

Thank you so much! I couldn't have done it without you! No lie! This really helped me tremendously! Although I have a 5 yr warranty on this Pit, they weren't trying to give me a new one like they gave my sister, and the instructions were garbage!

@BuildStuffwithAJ 2 года назад

I'm glad I could help! When I got mine it didn't even come with instructions, which is what lead me to make the video. I was hoping I could help someone and I'm glad I was able to!

@scottL9111 11 месяцев назад

One of the best instructional videos I have ever seen! Thanks

@BuildStuffwithAJ 10 месяцев назад

Wow, thanks! I am glad it was helpful!

@jameyprice6119 3 года назад

This video was very helpful, thank you for producing it.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

Glad I could help! Thank you for the comment!

@RealHeater26 2 года назад

This was a lifesaver, tt took over a month to get my panel from PitBoss and I totally forgot how to reassemble everything! I replaced the probe first but still got the error. To put everyone's mind at ease, the grounding wire for the new replacement panels do not require and modifications.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 2 года назад

I'm glad I could help! Thank you for the comment!

@peggykaune1595 3 года назад

This helped my husband tremendously, thanks so much!

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

I'm glad I could help! Thank you for the comment!

@pjs-1287 3 года назад

Hey boss great video! My grill did the exact same thing no directions but I did send me a link but your RU-vid video much more helpful thanks keep on grilling

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

I'm glad I could help! Thank you for the comment!

@gamechanger619er 5 месяцев назад

This an absolutely awesome video ! Thank you very much for the time you took to make this very helpful step-by-step video! Many, Many Thanks!

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 месяца назад

You're very welcome! Im glad I could help!

@Catshart34 2 года назад

Dude, this is an excellent video. I'm sure I could have figured out how to do this on my own - but I trust your skills, and wanted to be sure there weren't any surprises. BTW, the four zip ties are necessary to keep the wires as far away from the heat as possible , so they shouldn't be skipped. Thank you for your time. I have definitely subscribed.

@Catshart34 2 года назад

Also, butt connectors are the best way to make a splice, but with 18 Gauge wire, a good tight twist with a bit of electrical tape will suffice, especially since it will be covered with the heat guard wire sock.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 2 года назад

I appreciate that! thank you for subscribing and thanks for the extra information!

@tonyandcarolmalcolm258 3 года назад

Totally enjoyed your video. I am thinking about buying a new Pit Boss smoker and it sure shows me the good and the bad about it. Thank you it was very informative.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

I'm glad you liked the video! Yea its definitely has good quality's and bad ones. But overall I like it. Thank you for the comment!

@robertlantiegne7511 Год назад

Pit Boss does not honor their Warantee, only sends replacement parts, first the probe, then of course the control panel. The majority of both are faulty.

@mikesullivan7857 3 года назад

Hey brother. Thank you for this. I was able to replace both my control board and temp probe on my Pit Boss Cooperhead 5 thanks to your video!!! Truly appreciate it?

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

That's great! I'm glad I could help! Thank you for the comment!

@jb667 3 года назад

Glad to see i wasn't the only one whose ground was way to short. I chose to attach to a front screw though and worked just fine.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

Yea I'm not sure why they made them that short. But hey as long as you can get it to work right lol thanks for the comment!

@butterfliezhomegarden3098 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video..it was a great help 😊

@BuildStuffwithAJ 2 года назад

I'm glad you liked the video! And I'm always happy when I can help someone! Thank you for the comment!

@jackskelly6473 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. I’m not sure if I even bother trying to fix mine or trash it. 6 months and nothing but problems. I think I should have spent a little more and gotten a Traeger

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

I understand, Ive had a few problems myself. I think it's the design of it, my dad has a pit boss that's like a grill and he hasn't had a single issue

@terrykizer3621 23 дня назад

Very helpful! Thank you!

@eldermarkporter 3 года назад

outstanding video, this helped me out a lot with the ground wire. love this video.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

I'm glad I could help! Thank you for the comment!

@djlansing2724 20 дней назад

No need to splice ground. Just attach ground to 1 of the screws towards the front of the unit

@denisbarry5105 Год назад

Well done video. My control display is unreadable and I've been dreading the replacement until now. I wish Pit Boss had designed the control panel location better to avoid all the moisture and drippings that end up all over it.

@BuildStuffwithAJ Год назад

I'm glad my video helped you! Also I completely agree on the placement of the controll panel, I drip stuff on mine constantly!

@50spudman Месяц назад

Thanks AJ

@ToddCBrown 2 года назад

Thank you for the detail. I just cleared an auger jam and started it. Then the controller completely died. Hopefully I won't need your thermostat video. We shall see.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 2 года назад

I'm glad I could help! Thank you for the comment!

@noelware5407 3 года назад

Really top video. It shows how badly designed this unit is. Control panels have to be replaced sometimes. It should be a five minute job. This was put together like the control would never going to be replaced, using connectors that invite blowing up the electronics. Crap product Pit Boss. This was enough to turn me off buying one. Thanks for the heads-up.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

It wasn't too difficult to change it, my main concern was that it didn't come with instructions. So I wanted to help people by showing how to change it out. Its definitely not designed perfectly, and its has a lot of flaws, but I still enjoy cooking on it. I'm glad you liked the video! Thank you for the comment!

@jramseysr1 Год назад

Nice video Thank you

@BuildStuffwithAJ Год назад

Thank you too!

@Catshart34 2 года назад

@ 18:27 you mention you using an extension cord. Using an extension cord is reducing the potential maximum current the ignitor needs to work properly, especially if it's a small gauge cord. This could potentially cause temperature swings because the sensitive electronics in the controller need a constant amperage. I'm sure there is a built in voltage regulator in the board, but it won't work properly without the proper minimum current. Also, you're risking a potential fire if the extension cord isn't rated for the draw. If you're using an extension cord, feel the plug at the outlet; if it's hot, you're drawing too much current from that outlet. I always move my smoker close enough to the outlet so a cord isn't necessary, or I'll run a new outlet from the nearest GFCI with 12/2 Romex to make a dedicated outlet. Love the video up to this point though.

@rkvworld 3 года назад

Do you have a part # for the replacement panel? I see one online, but the wires look shorter and do not have heat insulation on them.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

No sir I sure don't. I called the pitboss help line to get the replacement parts and they sent them to me. I never got a part number, sorry I couldn't be more help

@LuckySantiago 3 года назад

My smoker heated up to 547 and I think melted elements in the control board. I saw melted plastic coming out and it smells like melted plastic. And the unit won't turn on. Sound about right?Will be using this video to replace. What control board unit did you purchase? I see the official one on PB.com (currently out of stock) and some knock-offs on Amazon. Can you share the link you used?

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

Yea mine went way too high also, I had it set on 250 and it got up to 450 before shutting down. I can send you a link to one on amazon, but I called the pitboss help line and they sent me a new control panel and an rtd sensor (temperature probe). He said it could be either one. So I made a video for both in case it's not the control panel.

@greganderson8340 3 года назад

Great video for the diy people. Have you had any issues with the smoker spiking in temperature? Mine, (copperhead series) will cook fine and then after a few hours or so, flames will shoot out of the sides of the box that’s over the pot and the temp will shoot up to 350 and then drop to 170. Thick white smoke will fill up inside and then shoot back up to 350ish. I try cooking at 225 or 250. Pit boss sent me a new probe and a controller, but the controller is on back order. Just curious if you or anyone is experiencing the same issue

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

I've been experiencing several problems with mine. I think it's the style smoker it is. They sent me the control board. And the thermostat to replace. Now its giving a different code and the heat is spiking way high and shutting off. On the other hand my dad has the grill style smoker from pit boss and hasn't had a single problem and he's had it going on 4 years now. I think it's a design flaw with the cabinet style smokers.

@jerrytoombs4195 3 года назад

ERL code is the auger, or so that's what I've been told. CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN the auger and no more problems for me.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

That's what I thought at first too. Unfortunately that's not always the case. When I called pit boss support they asked if I cleaned the auger, I told them I did. Then I told him what it was doing before it threw the ERL code. He said it was either the control board or the thermostat. He sent me both and it worked fine after I changed those parts.

@johnmanthey2683 Год назад

You did something different with your door that I like. You took off the PB logo and put a temp gauge in. What size of hole for the gauge?

@BuildStuffwithAJ Год назад

Honestly the temp gauge I got at the local store for perfectly

@jerebrewer1733 2 года назад

AJ, about to do the same with my PBV4PS1, they are sending me a control board and said the ground will be short. Its been a year since you posted this, any updates with the mod? Is it still going good?

@BuildStuffwithAJ 2 года назад

Yes sir, I haven't had a problem with the control board, I did have to change the temperature probe. But those are the only two issues I've had with it.

@localunion874 Год назад

Where can I get a cheap board 🤔

@davidspain6547 2 года назад

Didn’t have to take pellets out just did it with the smoker standing normally

@BuildStuffwithAJ 2 года назад

Awesome! Glad you got it taken care of, and saved some time at that!

@jamesethridge9234 3 года назад

I've got a failing LED and when I plug in the smoker, it throws the breaker. Could that also be the control board?

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

I believe it definently could be, but I can't say for certin

@nworthem 3 года назад

We had to replace the fuse off the control board

@democratssuckcritic1030 2 года назад

how do i know which control board do i need ? i do where do i find the model number ? my ground wire on the control board came off ,i dont know where it goes.

@BuildStuffwithAJ Год назад

I called the pit boss help line and since mine was still under warranty they sent me a new one at no cost.

@jackmcclure6354 3 года назад

I see that you have a thermometer on the door…where did you get it?

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

I got it from amazon here is a link to it. amzn.to/3brsGh0

@jahzielportillo9502 2 года назад

Hi, I already changed the controller and the RTD probe, it keeps throwing the ERL code after 50 minutes, I can't find the problem

@BuildStuffwithAJ 2 года назад

Have you tried calling their help line? Those are the only two issues I've had throw that code. But I have also heard a clog in your auger could cause it.

@coreyladia8552 3 года назад

Where can I get a replacement.I’m out of warranty. And I need one.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

Mine was covered through warranty so it didnt cost me anything. I've seen them for sale on amazon though, here's a link if your interested. amzn.to/3shHQMg Maybe call them to compare the price. the price has definently increased since the last time I looked them up.

@michaelg6808 3 года назад

Has anyone tried moving the control panel to the top of the smoker to avoid the extra heat and drippings?

@hesser6448 3 года назад

Mike theres a facebook group im in where a guy made a 5-6ft long extension and now hangs his controller on a wall out of the elements.

@andrewsmith941 3 года назад

I have replaced control panel and thermostat 2 times and I am still getting EEL code

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

Wow, have you contacted the company? There has to be something else causing it if you've already replaced those parts twice

@R3dbudd 3 года назад

My display went out and it won’t stay lit. How much was the part thru them?

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

@R3dbudd 3 года назад

@@BuildStuffwithAJ Mine is a pro series 4, compatible I hope? Looks like mine. I have a ticket open.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

@@R3dbudd I cant say for sure, it looked exactly like mine, but mine is the pro series. So they could all be pretty similar, maybe look specifically for a series 4 unit?

@R3dbudd 3 года назад

@@BuildStuffwithAJ mine says “Pro Series 4”. Their models are confusing.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

@@R3dbudd I agree, sorry I'm. it much help to you. Maybe call the help line and orders directly from them so you know its right

@bayouswamp5953 3 года назад

Mine ended up being the fan motor.

@BuildStuffwithAJ 3 года назад

That's good to know, I when I called the customer help line, he didnt even mentioned that could be an issue.

@denniswilliams3964 Год назад

Great job

@BuildStuffwithAJ Год назад

Thank You!

@Jasonc9606 2 месяца назад

Question???? Instead of splicing the old ground with the new one to make it longer, why don't you just unscrew on of the black screws holding the black box on and put the ground wire there?