P1
Pit Boss Smoke Setting Too Aggressive (High Feed) for Conditions

Controller shows P1 and grill struggles to maintain temperature, often running too hot in warm weather.

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Possible Causes

P-setting too low for ambient temperature, Excessive pellet feed at idle, Poor airflow causing heat buildup, Incorrect controller calibration

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Note: P-codes on Pit Boss controllers are not errors but smoke-program settings that adjust auger off-time.

  • Step 1 – Understand P-setting: Lower P numbers (P1–P2) feed more pellets and can run hotter. Higher P numbers (P5–P7) feed fewer pellets and can run cooler with more smoke.
  • Step 2 – Adjust P-setting: In hot weather, increase the P-setting (e.g., from P1 to P4) to reduce pellet feed during idle and prevent overheating.
  • Step 3 – Monitor temperature: After adjustment, run the grill for 20–30 minutes and observe stability. Fine-tune P-setting as needed.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5
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