Open that lid during startup and shut it after the smoke clears, you run the risk of blowing the lid open if not. Seasoned Austin XL user here. Just wanted to help. Keep on smoking buddy.
Thank for the information I was just about to buy one today at Walmart but wanted to see what people like you thought. I was going to either get the pro series or the one you have. Now that you have mentioned the problem I’m just about sure it’s an issue with all of them.
Well I'm happy that you found my video useful in your decision but before you completely turn your back on the pitboss when the issue came up pitboss was insanely quick to send me out the new part and it's been working flawlessly ever since
The P settings only work on smoke setting. They don’t for the other temps. There’s a few things to fix up on these but once done, they’re decent smokers.
Nice video. The broiler is not a feature only on the Austin XL. I think all Pit Boss barrel type cookers have it. In fact several other manufacturers do too. Some of the more expensive models have an external handle to open and close though. Don’t like that you have to lift a grate and manually slide it. I just picked up the PB Pro Series 1600 from Lowes. It has a broiler with external handle for easy opening and closing. Can’t wait to burn in and get going. I am a Traeger guy and still have my Ironwood 650, but wanted another grill that was larger with more features. Hence the PB 1600.
When I 1st got the smoker, pitboss pretty much said this is the only grill that had it, so at the time it was, but you know this was 2 years ago Even my dad's new pitboss has it and it's a lot easier to open and close.
@@VinniesKitchenYt that’s the problem with YT…something new to me is 2 years old…LOL…smoke on…I just burned in the Pro Series 3 - 1600. Can’t wait to cook on it.
Just make sure you get to know your smoker before the warranty is up. I've had mine for a little over a year now and it's been nothing but a headache. They'll send parts, (I'm waiting on a new control board now) but I hadn't planned to work so much for this company. I appreciate the parts, don't get me wrong, but the amount of time, food and pellets that have been wasted because of misdiagnosed symptoms is truly a shame.
Let us know what the end result is one the error code issue has been resolved. I am in the market for a new pellet grill. I had two Traeger grill, the tailgater and 575 . Tailgater was great and went I upgraded to the 575 was disappointed and returned it. The Pitboss Autin XL is a great optionm but the error code issue is concerning.
It wasn't getting hotter than it was supposed to be the probe inside the grill was flawed from the factory so it would read a hotter temperature than it normally would
I'm sorry for the late reply but I've noticed that as well with my pitboss it doesn't billow smoke but you still get the smoke ring so maybe it's just more efficient in pellet consumption... 🤷♂️ its weird lol
@@dogman807 0P is more heat less smoke (around 210) and 7P is more smoke and less heat (around 160). The way it works is the amount of seconds on and off time of the auger so at setting 0 the interval waiting between putting pellets in the cup is a lot less than 7 and of course increases the wait time as you go from 0 to 7 hence why you get more heat on the lower setting and less smoke. Here is an image with the settings and the pause in seconds in between: www.bbqgrillacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pit-boss-p-setting.png
@@philos212 I am happy to help and I'm glad that you found my video useful please follow the burn and instructions thoroughly they will help protect your grill from corrosion
@@philos212 You are very welcome and thank you for watching my review I would recommend giving the inside of the grill an extra spray of vegetable oil just to compensate a little bit for what pitboss already put on the grill you don't have to BUT from what everyone has told me it's a better route
![ALLY - OH MY! [ REACTION ] 'Amarin Nitibhon' #ALLY_OHMY #ALLY #allynitibhon #แอลลี่](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/nX9qpHjVfbQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Open that lid during startup and shut it after the smoke clears, you run the risk of blowing the lid open if not. Seasoned Austin XL user here. Just wanted to help. Keep on smoking buddy.
What's the harm in lost eyebrows lol JK thank you for the advice 😁
@@VinniesKitchenYt lol thanks for the laugh, how are you liking your xl so far?
Thanks for making this review! Great information, exactly what I wanted to know.
I'm so glad I could help
Thank you for this video review. I'm buying one tomorrow at Walmart, and at my age, I'll pay for the assembly.
With how much of a pain in the butt this thing was to put together I probably should have paid for assembly lol
Thank for the information I was just about to buy one today at Walmart but wanted to see what people like you thought. I was going to either get the pro series or the one you have. Now that you have mentioned the problem I’m just about sure it’s an issue with all of them.
Well I'm happy that you found my video useful in your decision but before you completely turn your back on the pitboss when the issue came up pitboss was insanely quick to send me out the new part and it's been working flawlessly ever since
The P settings only work on smoke setting. They don’t for the other temps. There’s a few things to fix up on these but once done, they’re decent smokers.
☄️the more you know ☄️
Nice video. The broiler is not a feature only on the Austin XL. I think all Pit Boss barrel type cookers have it. In fact several other manufacturers do too. Some of the more expensive models have an external handle to open and close though. Don’t like that you have to lift a grate and manually slide it. I just picked up the PB Pro Series 1600 from Lowes. It has a broiler with external handle for easy opening and closing. Can’t wait to burn in and get going. I am a Traeger guy and still have my Ironwood 650, but wanted another grill that was larger with more features. Hence the PB 1600.
When I 1st got the smoker, pitboss pretty much said this is the only grill that had it, so at the time it was, but you know this was 2 years ago Even my dad's new pitboss has it and it's a lot easier to open and close.
@@VinniesKitchenYt that’s the problem with YT…something new to me is 2 years old…LOL…smoke on…I just burned in the Pro Series 3 - 1600. Can’t wait to cook on it.
Just make sure you get to know your smoker before the warranty is up. I've had mine for a little over a year now and it's been nothing but a headache. They'll send parts, (I'm waiting on a new control board now) but I hadn't planned to work so much for this company. I appreciate the parts, don't get me wrong, but the amount of time, food and pellets that have been wasted because of misdiagnosed symptoms is truly a shame.
Luckily I only had the one code that showed up since then it has been working amazingly
Great video..thanks..I’m gonna get one ..
Let us know what the end result is one the error code issue has been resolved. I am in the market for a new pellet grill. I had two Traeger grill, the tailgater and 575 . Tailgater was great and went I upgraded to the 575 was disappointed and returned it. The Pitboss Autin XL is a great optionm but the error code issue is concerning.
I am currently working with the manufacturer waiting on parts so we will see how that goes
I put the new video up if you wish to view it
Pit boss should send you a new upgraded pellet grill if there is a defect.
They sent me the part and it's been working ever since
Was that code popping up because it was at 500 degrees and you set it to 300 so it was way hotter then it needed to be
It wasn't getting hotter than it was supposed to be the probe inside the grill was flawed from the factory so it would read a hotter temperature than it normally would
Ya mine only smokes on the fire up. Have the same one. Using pit boss competition blend. My Lexington smoked just fine. My Austin doesn’t
I'm sorry for the late reply but I've noticed that as well with my pitboss it doesn't billow smoke but you still get the smoke ring so maybe it's just more efficient in pellet consumption... 🤷♂️ its weird lol
Just picked one at Walmart for 397. Austin Xl. What p setting do u run.
I haven't changed it from factory And it has worked really well so far
@@VinniesKitchenYt using 3p setting today for ribs.
@@dogman807 To be honest I really haven't messed around with the P setting too much I should look into it more
@@dogman807 0P is more heat less smoke (around 210) and 7P is more smoke and less heat (around 160). The way it works is the amount of seconds on and off time of the auger so at setting 0 the interval waiting between putting pellets in the cup is a lot less than 7 and of course increases the wait time as you go from 0 to 7 hence why you get more heat on the lower setting and less smoke. Here is an image with the settings and the pause in seconds in between: www.bbqgrillacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pit-boss-p-setting.png
Is there a recommended minimum distance from the house to put it?
I would think 4 to 6 feet would be more than safe enough
@Vinnie's Kitchen damn, that's half way into my yard. Lol
Thanks for the information... Yeah that error code problem is the deal breaker .. I'm not paying 500 for problems.
lol i dont blame you i will say this pitboss was awesome getting me the new part and the grill has been working flawlessly ever since
@@VinniesKitchenYt that's good to hear. I just bought one. It seems solid!
its 750 pound in the uk thats normal for all pellet smokers here unfortunatley
What was the part to fix the error code?
can you put charcoal in it
No you can not
I am assuming there is no way to put an aluminum foil to catch the grease dripping…
I mean there is but that part under the grates kind of acts like a ramp for the grease collection bucket on the right side of the grill
@@VinniesKitchenYt just got one today from Walmart. Thanks for the review.
@@philos212 I am happy to help and I'm glad that you found my video useful please follow the burn and instructions thoroughly they will help protect your grill from corrosion
@@VinniesKitchenYt Assembled it today. I will be doing a burn-in tomorrow. Thanks for the tip.
@@philos212 You are very welcome and thank you for watching my review I would recommend giving the inside of the grill an extra spray of vegetable oil just to compensate a little bit for what pitboss already put on the grill you don't have to BUT from what everyone has told me it's a better route
An hour or two out of a full hopper? Really?
Naaaa on high about 4 hours 8 on smoke
PS-The “cup” is called a fire pot. LOL
I do know that now lol.