Pitboss Vertical Copperhead controller upgrade - how to 

Great video...only 1 negative comment...always put the male exposed ends of the splices on the Load side of the wiring. That way if a joint comes apart the exposed metal end is not live.

Thank you Louis for the video, you got me started in the right direction. Yesterday I did this upgrade and it works great. I did a couple of different things then you did. Instead of making a plate to hold the new controller on the Pitboss, and cover the hole, I took the guts out of the old Pitboss controller, and used that shell for my plate to hold the new controller. Because I used the Pitboss shell for the new controller, I also was able to use the back of the Pitboss controller to secure the back of the new controller. Since the controller is now protected using the old shell for the new controller, I also didn't have to make a heat shield to protect the new controller. This saved a couple of steps, and the new controller is secured tight on the upright Pitboss smoker. Thank you again for pushing me in the right direction.

Awesome Louis! I love it when someone tears into their grill to make it better, Nicely done!

Thank ypu sir, you got my like as soon as i heard regulators playing lol

Good video! I work with PLC’s and PID loops at work. Smoking with my Pit Boss series 3 as I type this. Good job!

I agree with you on the “why” you did this. The temp swings are drastic. I find them more consistent on my new PB Classic pellet grill. I think there is a PID controller on it. There is a button to change the PID setting. I’m glad you have the skill and courage to do that conversion. I like the digital control much better than the dial. Good video. I’m still pretty much set on getting a series 3 as opposed to my 5. Space considerations on my patio. When yo decide to hop on I-90 east let me know and I’ll try to have the parts ready for you.

Nice job with showing us the wiring and explaining LT. You haven’t got me convinced yet to change mine out. I noticed a 75 degree difference from your actual to the probe inside. I think you should’ve used a pit probe you trust most to get a better idea of what the temps are inside vs using the built in probe you haven’t used yet. I’m waiting to see more on this through your videos to see if it’s worth the change or not. You mentioned an issue cooking at high heat but you didn’t elaborate on it, I’d like to know more on the issue you were having?

Awesome video, a before and after pic would be great too.

Just got myself one of these puppy's. Liking the upgrade 👍💯 🇺🇸

Very cool Louis ... I'm excited to see how well it works during a cook .. I'm cooking on mine as we speak and so fair its doing ok .. But I may very go this route if works out well for u

Great video Louis!👍🏻👍🏻

The white wire is the neutral for power.

Awesome mod ! Just started following

Congratulation, I am your new subscriber and new friend ....#21 Like.....Stay connected.

Great video Louis! I've seen several videos lately with people having problems with Pit Boss controllers. I told John over at 1984 Barbecue to reach out to you and he would really appreciate seeing this so i'll forward to him. Have a great weekend brother and maybe we can sit six feet apart on my deck for a cold one sometime soon?

Temperature swings was a fan issue on mine

Nice video. I have a year old LG 7 series and the controller throws off error codes (ERl, ERH) that shut system down. Cooked great when it worked but I have had it. It has a 5yr warranty but the controller is not great. I will probably return to Costco for full refund. Can anyone recommend a smoker vertical or grill that has a good PID controller and does a good long somewhat stable smoke without error codes?

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

Does it have WiFi ability

Well done Sir - Great Tutorial! Would you mind linking to parts and place of purchase? Again Nice Job!

Good video. So, is the Louisiana grills vertical smoker the better of the two? Of course, taking cost out of the equation.

My Copperhead came with a PID controller

Thank you for the video. What is the lowest temp setting the controller will go?

Great mod Louis, having same issues with mine (Louisiana version), both large offset from controller temp and actual pit temp as well as big swings... Have you done a nice cook on it yet?

Which COPPERHEAD do you have? Will it work with the 5 Series?