Pellet Vibrator

[Craig Lares]

This is my answer to pellet lodging on cooks over 450F. Went shopping on ebay for the following, digital timer relay 110 v $12 , 2.5rpm 110v motor $25 , $6 at walmart for a extension cord and plastic box. The base is a piece of sheet metal and a 3/8 wood dowel as the shaft. To fasten the shaft to the motor a 1/4" pc of plastic tubing and the bearing sleeve is 1/2" plastic tubing. I set the timer relay for 1 min off and 45 sec on. This is a super easy build, watched a youtube video on how to set the timer. Just put this in the hopper with the stirrer above auger. I know a $800 grill should not have this problem. This an easy solution to prevent flameouts at 450F-600F range, cooks like pizzas. I'm going to add another $12 digital temp gauge to the box just for the heck of it. I really like the SF EX4, it has been a pleasure to cook with.

Please go into production on these. I want to buy two from you ASAP.

 

[Bruno]

I came up with the craziest invention to mix up my pellets.

 

[rexster314]

This is my answer to pellet lodging on cooks over 450F. Went shopping on ebay for the following, digital timer relay 110 v $12 , 2.5rpm 110v motor $25 , $6 at walmart for a extension cord and plastic box. The base is a piece of sheet metal and a 3/8 wood dowel as the shaft. To fasten the shaft to the motor a 1/4" pc of plastic tubing and the bearing sleeve is 1/2" plastic tubing. I set the timer relay for 1 min off and 45 sec on. This is a super easy build, watched a youtube video on how to set the timer. Just put this in the hopper with the stirrer above auger. I know a $800 grill should not have this problem. This an easy solution to prevent flameouts at 450F-600F range, cooks like pizzas. I'm going to add another $12 digital temp gauge to the box just for the heck of it. I really like the SF EX4, it has been a pleasure to cook with.

Let's see it mounted

 

[NUbrewer]

Here it is installed, used several strong magnets to hold it in place. I added a digital temp gauge to watch the actual temp. I will switch out this temp gauge for one that reads in F. Super easy to build.

 

[EasyE]

I made a similar mechanism. The only issue is I went out today to make pork chops and my wife was sitting on the smokefire…

What, the spin cycle on the washing machine not good enough?

 

[DudleyDoRight]

Put This massager from Amazon in the pellet hopper just let it float. works gear needed a 12 mini power supply .

https://www.amazon.com/a12101600ux0224-3100RPM-Vibrating-Vibration-Massage/dp/B00AKWRWRW/ref=sr_1_4?crid=XWFGE511OZYV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oWZsYklwLRAUj1g37NzSAbCAp6lDs3sRjRKaa6mFE8D73lcxap1m90gbHZO3TFpMZ0uwliWJ2kDyuB5ONlyDmdRwsJqaN1uJmbo4QtDjVVkE-XmfD3LhFOYawP-t7KgJhQQ8LYpFfgG2kcGzvYy_OtLgj82SI-suqrqS6y4GupG-Ioo-jfRek9qWvc1XP8T95Xfukp9yxw146IVNLhjKrEUfER17riYHl7zw67HZqikSRY0fk9wNeJgqaa6GbdugweaSdr5_6RvR6L5e0ZApVOzXJ0oDDgo0s9lRQoTLjDs.D4mKUUbjlgKvf40HfcbLIecc0Nw_dxErQwVpdwC0uoM&dib_tag=se&keywords=pillow+vibrator+motor&qid=1718165914&sprefix=pillow+vibrator+motor%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-4

 

[ROCKEWEHARD]

Put This massager from Amazon in the pellet hopper just let it float. works gear needed a 12 mini power supply .

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https://www.amazon.com/a12101600ux0224-3100RPM-Vibrating-Vibration-Massage/dp/B00AKWRWRW/ref=sr_1_4?crid=XWFGE511OZYV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oWZsYklwLRAUj1g37NzSAbCAp6lDs3sRjRKaa6mFE8D73lcxap1m90gbHZO3TFpMZ0uwliWJ2kDyuB5ONlyDmdRwsJqaN1uJmbo4QtDjVVkE-XmfD3LhFOYawP-t7KgJhQQ8LYpFfgG2kcGzvYy_OtLgj82SI-suqrqS6y4GupG-Ioo-jfRek9qWvc1XP8T95Xfukp9yxw146IVNLhjKrEUfER17riYHl7zw67HZqikSRY0fk9wNeJgqaa6GbdugweaSdr5_6RvR6L5e0ZApVOzXJ0oDDgo0s9lRQoTLjDs.D4mKUUbjlgKvf40HfcbLIecc0Nw_dxErQwVpdwC0uoM&dib_tag=se&keywords=pillow+vibrator+motor&qid=1718165914&sprefix=pillow+vibrator+motor%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-4

Interesting...can you share some video of it in action?

 

[DudleyDoRight]

Rockewehard
When I got this Smokefire I gave my other pellet grill away, But I just ordered this version of a massager motor for the smoke fire. Will mount it up and take a video. Comer in Beginning of July. Its a 24vdc unit which is the power they have on board. It also has a 4-bolt connection so it will be easier to mount. Will reach back out when it comes in.

Zack

Amazon.com

 

[airmech]

I've tried the UHMV slick tape mod, I've polished the pellet feed ramp with 0000 steel wool, and I still have problems with the pellets not sliding/dropping down to the auger chute. The grill is level checked with a bubble level.
I've read several posts on several groups about placing some type of vibrator on the pellet hopper to shake the pellets down to the auger chute.
I ordered a small concrete vibrator from Amazon and it came in a couple of days ago. My plan is to mount it as close to the auger chute as I can, run an intermittent timer connected to the vibrator, and not have to worry about checking on the pellets every hour or so on long cooks. I tested it out just by holding the device tight to the outside wall of the hopper and it worked as I hoped, and am sure it will work better when permanently mounted.
See Video Here

I've tried the UHMV slick tape mod, I've polished the pellet feed ramp with 0000 steel wool, and I still have problems with the pellets not sliding/dropping down to the auger chute. The grill is level checked with a bubble level.
I've read several posts on several groups about placing some type of vibrator on the pellet hopper to shake the pellets down to the auger chute.
I ordered a small concrete vibrator from Amazon and it came in a couple of days ago. My plan is to mount it as close to the auger chute as I can, run an intermittent timer connected to the vibrator, and not have to worry about checking on the pellets every hour or so on long cooks. I tested it out just by holding the device tight to the outside wall of the hopper and it worked as I hoped, and am sure it will work better when permanently mounted.
See Video Here

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum. I had the same idea about a vibrator on the hopper after having to babysit the hopper during long smokes. Finally got everything installed a week ago. No more babysitting! Works great! Just did a 12 hr smoke boost on a pork butt that came out fantastic! A word of warning - the vibrator I used came adjusted for max intensity. I had to adjust it down a lot by moving the weights under the end caps. I have the timer set for 5sec every 30 mins. I plan to tie the timer into the power for the grill but for now I have to plug it in separately. I used a weather proof plastic jbox with a clear lid to mount the timer.