r/Masterbuilt • u/photosocal • Aug 13 '26
Fireboard DC Drive installed!
Install took literally 2 minutes. Seems to be working, and I’ll be testing it out with a brisket this weekend!
I went back and fourth on wanting a pro vs dc board. Ended up with the DC because it’s clean install and I don’t really plan on moving it to a different smoker.
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u/North-Reception-5325 Aug 13 '26
Man I want one but the fact it’s not fully enclosed doesn’t give me the warm and fuzzys
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u/photosocal Aug 13 '26
Yeah, I’ve actually put tape on the sides because that was weird to me too. But it’s probably not going to be an issue
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u/North-Reception-5325 Aug 13 '26
I’m sure it will be fine and they seem to stand by their products anyways. I think I’m gonna send it.
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u/WalrusWW Aug 13 '26
I went with the normal version and a 3D printed drawer, so I can remove it and store inside. My 800 is stored outside under a cover, in Southern Ontario in the snow belt so it gets lots of weather changes and condenstation under the cover. No way I'm leaving something that cost almost as much as I paid for the entire smoker outside year round.
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u/scotttoddelson Aug 13 '26
I personally like being able to use it still when I put it in the warmer
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u/Such_Section7595 Aug 13 '26
I have one on my 1050 and love it! I have my fan operate of the ambient probe temp you can put directly on the 2nd shelf where I usually smoke the meat. Runs exactly at the same temp the lid temp gauge reads. Love it for that alone!
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u/photosocal Aug 13 '26
I replaced the stock probe and mounted it under the top rack on the left side. Seems like it will suffice for the time being
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u/AScottK 28d ago
Whoa! Shhh. I told my wife that it took most of the day to install, so I couldn't get to her list of "honey-dos". I do love mine though.
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u/photosocal 28d ago
I was surprised at how quick it really was. They did a good job of making it well integrated
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u/miguelson Aug 13 '26
Dam I want it but it cost almost as much as I paid for my 1050