SmokeFire EPX6 Thermocouple replacement

[BBQ-496]

Has anyone had to replace the thermocouple on an EPX6? My unit has never held the setpoint temperature and always overshoots by 50-60 degrees and stays there no matter what the setpoint is. Not much good when you're trying to smoke something and it's that hot. We've replaced a number of other components to try and rectify the issue and this is pretty much the last suggestion Weber has.

Not exactly the easiest replacements based on a couple of read throughs of the manual and there are no videos that I can find on line about it. If anyone has done this, any tips, tricks or traps I should be aware of?

 

[Acki8476]

Hello, changing the Temperature Sensor is not difficult. However, the pellet tank must be loosened so that the new sensor can be fitted. It is best to have a second person help you with this.

 

[BBQ-496]

Thanks, it wasn't as difficult as it sounded. Did have to pull the hopper all the way off as the thermocouple was tucked in to the wiring harness. Works like a champ now, held steady at all 5 setpoint checks to 550 degrees.