🔧 How to Install a PID Controller on a Southern Pride Smoker

If you're tired of temperature swings, a PID controller is the ultimate upgrade. Here’s how to install one on your Southern Pride smoker — and make it cook like a dream.

🧰 What You’ll Need:

• Inkbird ITC-1000 PID Controller
• High Temp Thermocouple Probe
• Heat-resistant wire
• Wire nuts, terminal block, and a screwdriver

🔌 Step-by-Step Install:

1. Unplug your smoker and open the control box.
2. Mount the PID controller in the panel (or in a project box externally).
3. Wire the controller per the included diagram:
   Pin 1/2 - Power, Pin 3/4 - Load, Pin 7/8 - Thermocouple
4. Install the thermocouple probe inside the smoker chamber.
5. Test it on low heat first. Adjust PID values as needed.

💡 Pro Tip:

Set your PID with a short cycle time for quicker adjustments. Southern Pride units typically stabilize at around 225°F with a 5-second cycle.

📘 Want the Full Wiring Diagram?

Download our PDF install guide with diagrams, part numbers, and pro tips.

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