Stoker - power cycling on and off continuously! Any suggestions?

CircleW · 02-17-2013, 06:01 AM

My Stoker keeps powering on and off. This started with my last cook and I thought it might have been the cold ambient temp. Sure, it's cold today but not that cold. 33. Any ideas?

Many thanks

Bonewagon · 02-17-2013, 06:56 AM

I've used my stoker in much colder temps than that with no power issues. I'd give Rocks a call.

CircleW · 02-17-2013, 08:28 AM

Thanks Bonewagon. Well, it's a bit colder than what I said earlier. It's around 20 and a driving snowstorm

. I put a small heating blanket in with the stoker/router and it seems to be working better. I will get in touch with Rock's to report my issue and see if they have any ideas.

Pitmaster T · 02-17-2013, 09:00 AM

This is wierd. It USED to have this problem but Rock fixed it a long time ago. I remember him saying it was the probe connectors which had electronics in them and they had to be warmed too but that was like 2007. See video here.

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CircleW · 02-17-2013, 09:13 AM

Thanks Donnie, I remembered seeing that video before Popdaddy's passing but couldn't remember where! Thanks for posting. I will Rock's a call to see what my options are. Or move to a warmer climate!

Either way, I have a 13lb brisket in there now that will cook if I have to rub sticks together.

02-17-2013, 06:01 AM	#1
CircleW On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-02-09 Location: New England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Stoker - power cycling on and off continuously! Any suggestions? My Stoker keeps powering on and off. This started with my last cook and I thought it might have been the cold ambient temp. Sure, it's cold today but not that cold. 33. Any ideas? Many thanks __________________ BillC Circle W BBQ -SS UDS- Super, super fast YELLOW Thermapen! Stoker

02-17-2013, 06:56 AM	#2
Bonewagon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-12-09 Location: Ithaca, Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've used my stoker in much colder temps than that with no power issues. I'd give Rocks a call. __________________ Jason Big Steel Keg, WSM, OTG, Super Fast and Accurate Blue Splash-Proof Thermapen

02-17-2013, 08:28 AM	#3
CircleW On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-02-09 Location: New England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Bonewagon. Well, it's a bit colder than what I said earlier. It's around 20 and a driving snowstorm . I put a small heating blanket in with the stoker/router and it seems to be working better. I will get in touch with Rock's to report my issue and see if they have any ideas. __________________ BillC Circle W BBQ -SS UDS- Super, super fast YELLOW Thermapen! Stoker

02-17-2013, 09:13 AM	#5
CircleW On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-02-09 Location: New England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Donnie, I remembered seeing that video before Popdaddy's passing but couldn't remember where! Thanks for posting. I will Rock's a call to see what my options are. Or move to a warmer climate! Either way, I have a 13lb brisket in there now that will cook if I have to rub sticks together. __________________ BillC Circle W BBQ -SS UDS- Super, super fast YELLOW Thermapen! Stoker