Southern Pride of Texas
Service Bulletins
14 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.
Smoke Extractor Dimensions and the Old-to-New Adapter Swap
Dimensioned drawing of the new-style smoke extractor showing overall housing size and damper opening dimensio...
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Southern Pride CV Thermostat: Correct CAL, TC & HYS Settings
If you're replacing or reprogramming a CV control on a Southern Pride smoker, three settings have to be right before ...
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XLR-1400 Rusted Ceiling Panel? It's the Air Deflector
Heavily rusted and flaking metal air deflector panel leaning against a fence×
Close-up of corroded air deflector ...
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80M6 Thermostat 433005 Discontinued: Retrofit Guide
If you run an older Southern Pride 80M6 and your mechanical thermostat has gone bad, there's a change you need to kno...
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Why Your Southern Pride Smoker Has Two Gas Regulators
If you've got an older Southern Pride smoker and you've noticed what looks like two regulators in the gas line, you'r...
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XLR-1400 Direct Ignition Burners: Why Repair Isn't an Option
If you're working on an early XLR-1400 and can't find a pilot assembly anywhere on the burner, don't assume something...
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Which way do my convection fan motor blades push air?
Which Way Do My Convection Fan Motor Blades Push Air?
If you’ve ever replaced a fan motor or fan blade in your smok...
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Proximity Door Sensor Male Wire Twist On Turck Connector Field Installation
Learn how to install Turck proximity door sensors with male wire twist-on connectors for commercial BBQ equipment. St...
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Firebox Removal Bolt & Nut Sizes
Learn the correct bolt and nut sizes for firebox removal on commercial BBQ equipment. Essential sizing guide for smok...
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No Location For Smoke Extractor
Learn why your commercial BBQ equipment needs proper smoke extractor placement for safety, compliance, and optimal pe...
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Old Style Smoke Extractor Installation Instructions
Learn how to properly install old style smoke extractors for your commercial BBQ setup. Step-by-step guidance for saf...
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1850 Gearbox Replacement Oil
Learn how to replace gearbox oil in your 1850 commercial BBQ equipment. Step-by-step maintenance guide with oil types...
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