Thank you for the video. I just got a MB 800 yesterday, built it and burned it off tonight. Thanks for the aluminum foil and power bank ideas! I've got 4? decent size power banks. I'm going to order that 5V > 12V cable now.
No issues to date. Ive been using it for almost a year. Just have to remember to charge it up if it hasn't been used for a while. As cheap as power banks can be if it craps out I'll pick up another.
@@S29MYB Grill works like new, I mostly smoke on it or run chicken through at 350⁰-400⁰F. Power bank will run down quicker at high searing temps but you're not usually running that high for extended periods of time. I'll take it up to 700⁰ for burn offs every now and then or after a very greasy cook.
They start on 300w and run on 30w supposedly however the native voltage of all the components is likely 120v ao a quick no would be the likely correct answer
It was one something like this. They come in different lengths. iGreely DC 5V to DC 12V USB Voltage Step Up Converter Cable Power Supply USB Cable with DC Jack 5.5 x 2.5mm or 5.5 x 2.1mm, USB 5V to DC 12V Cable 3ft a.co/d/byk0kGc
@@MyTowerofpower Sorry about that man. Was it the jack size that was off? This is the exact one I've been using, copied from My Orders in AMZ. CCYC DC 5V to DC 12V USB Voltage Step Up Converter Cable, Power Supply Adapter Cable with DC Jack 5.5 x 2.5mm or 5.5 x 2.1mm, USB 5V to DC 12V Cable - 5ft [NOT Suitable for High Current Equipment] a.co/d/hIWVlkq
@@odinbbq1740 no worries, all good. I think it was the length of the jack piece that goes into the connector on the grill. I noticed the cable you recommended has a different number “22AWG” the plug that comes with the grill is “18AWG”
It does electrical magic as far as my understanding of electricity goes. It converts the power supply to a compatible voltage for the fan and contoller. How and why, no idea. CCYC DC 5V to DC 12V USB Voltage Step Up Converter Cable, Power Supply Adapter Cable with DC Jack 5.5 x 2.5mm or 5.5 x 2.1mm, USB 5V to DC 12V Cable - 5ft [NOT Suitable for High Current Equipment] a.co/d/7T5xI3R
CCYC DC 5V to DC 12V USB Voltage Step Up Converter Cable, Power Supply Adapter Cable with DC Jack 5.5 x 2.5mm or 5.5 x 2.1mm, USB 5V to DC 12V Cable - 5ft [NOT Suitable for High Current Equipment] www.amazon.com/dp/B07HQ91HHV/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_eS.8EbP6PKMRH
INIU Portable Charger, LED Display 20000mAh Dual 3A High-speed Ports with USB C Input Flashlight Power Bank, External Phone Battery Pack for iPhone XS X 8 7 Plus Samsung S10 Google LG iPad Airpod etc. www.amazon.com/dp/B07YPY31FL/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_hR.8Eb43KW6M6
No real upgrades. I cut a piece of webber grill grate to fit about 3 inches from the bottom of the ash pan, put foil under the hopper lid, and bought a step up cable to be able to run it off of a battery pack. CCYC DC 5V to DC 12V USB Voltage... www.amazon.com/dp/B07HQ91HHV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thank you for the video. I just got a MB 800 yesterday, built it and burned it off tonight. Thanks for the aluminum foil and power bank ideas! I've got 4? decent size power banks. I'm going to order that 5V > 12V cable now.
This is a good idea
Where'd you get the power bank
Hi mate 👍🏻 how reliable has your power pack been? Could this cause any issues in the long run?
No issues to date. Ive been using it for almost a year. Just have to remember to charge it up if it hasn't been used for a while. As cheap as power banks can be if it craps out I'll pick up another.
@@odinbbq1740 as how has the grill been? Does it still run well, even if its running at 700?
@@S29MYB Grill works like new, I mostly smoke on it or run chicken through at 350⁰-400⁰F. Power bank will run down quicker at high searing temps but you're not usually running that high for extended periods of time.
I'll take it up to 700⁰ for burn offs every now and then or after a very greasy cook.
Do you think the power pack would work on my Traeger pellet grill?
Not sure on that. You're running an auger and a glow plug for ignition. I'm just running what amounts to a computer fan and an LCD control panel.
@@odinbbq1740 Thanks for the info. Very helpful.
They start on 300w and run on 30w supposedly however the native voltage of all the components is likely 120v ao a quick no would be the likely correct answer
What wire did you use to connect to your wireless battery pack?
It was one something like this. They come in different lengths.
iGreely DC 5V to DC 12V USB Voltage Step Up Converter Cable Power Supply USB Cable with DC Jack 5.5 x 2.5mm or 5.5 x 2.1mm, USB 5V to DC 12V Cable 3ft a.co/d/byk0kGc
@@odinbbq1740 Thank you for your reply and for sharing!
@@odinbbq1740 I ordered this on you recommended, unfortunately not the correct size. (Not blaming you)
@@MyTowerofpower Sorry about that man. Was it the jack size that was off?
This is the exact one I've been using, copied from My Orders in AMZ.
CCYC DC 5V to DC 12V USB Voltage Step Up Converter Cable, Power Supply Adapter Cable with DC Jack 5.5 x 2.5mm or 5.5 x 2.1mm, USB 5V to DC 12V Cable - 5ft [NOT Suitable for High Current Equipment] a.co/d/hIWVlkq
@@odinbbq1740 no worries, all good. I think it was the length of the jack piece that goes into the connector on the grill. I noticed the cable you recommended has a different number “22AWG” the plug that comes with the grill is “18AWG”
What is a step-up cable?
It does electrical magic as far as my understanding of electricity goes. It converts the power supply to a compatible voltage for the fan and contoller. How and why, no idea.
CCYC DC 5V to DC 12V USB Voltage Step Up Converter Cable, Power Supply Adapter Cable with DC Jack 5.5 x 2.5mm or 5.5 x 2.1mm, USB 5V to DC 12V Cable - 5ft [NOT Suitable for High Current Equipment] a.co/d/7T5xI3R
Can you send links to the power bank and cord
CCYC DC 5V to DC 12V USB Voltage Step Up Converter Cable, Power Supply Adapter Cable with DC Jack 5.5 x 2.5mm or 5.5 x 2.1mm, USB 5V to DC 12V Cable - 5ft [NOT Suitable for High Current Equipment] www.amazon.com/dp/B07HQ91HHV/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_eS.8EbP6PKMRH
INIU Portable Charger, LED Display 20000mAh Dual 3A High-speed Ports with USB C Input Flashlight Power Bank, External Phone Battery Pack for iPhone XS X 8 7 Plus Samsung S10 Google LG iPad Airpod etc. www.amazon.com/dp/B07YPY31FL/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_hR.8Eb43KW6M6
@@odinbbq1740 thanks bud
@@odinbbq1740 will this work for the 800 series
@@chrismarquez4795 yes same hopper and voltage
can you provide a list of all your upgrades?
No real upgrades. I cut a piece of webber grill grate to fit about 3 inches from the bottom of the ash pan, put foil under the hopper lid, and bought a step up cable to be able to run it off of a battery pack.
CCYC DC 5V to DC 12V USB Voltage... www.amazon.com/dp/B07HQ91HHV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share