--- product_id: 8972386 title: "Digital Thermostat Kit for Traeger Pellet Grills by Ortech" brand: "ortech controls" price: "24.74 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8972386-digital-thermostat-kit-for-traeger-pellet-grills-by-ortech store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Dedicated smoke mode 8 cook settings 1-year warranty Digital Thermostat Kit for Traeger Pellet Grills by Ortech **Brand:** ortech controls **Price:** 24.74 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”₯ Elevate Your Grilling Game with Precision Control! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Digital Thermostat Kit for Traeger Pellet Grills by Ortech by ortech controls - **How much does it cost?** 24.74 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8972386-digital-thermostat-kit-for-traeger-pellet-grills-by-ortech) ## Best For - ortech controls enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ortech controls brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Smart Cool Down:** Automated cool down cycle ensures safety and efficiency when powering off. - β€’ **Reliable Support:** Enjoy peace of mind with a full one-year warranty and dedicated support team. - β€’ **Master Your Smoke:** Unlock the perfect low-temperature smoking with user-controlled feed rates. - β€’ **Precision Cooking:** Choose from 8 versatile cook settings, ranging from 180Β°F to 450Β°F. - β€’ **Trusted Expertise:** Designed in collaboration with Joe Traeger, backed by 25 years of innovation. ## Overview The Digital Thermostat Kit for Traeger Pellet Grills by Ortech offers a dedicated smoke mode, eight adjustable cooking settings, and an automated cool down feature, all backed by a one-year warranty and expert support. Designed in partnership with Joe Traeger, this kit has a legacy of over 150,000 units manufactured, ensuring you grill with confidence. ## Description Ortech Controls is the Traeger grills controller expert and leading supplier of electronic controls for wood pellet grills.Working closely with Joe Traeger, Ortech designed and manufactured the original electronic controls for his revolutionary line of wood pellet grills, including the 3-speed and digital controls. We have manufactured and shipped more than 150,000 3-speed and digital thermostat controls for Traeger grills.The RealTemp Model TR-100 Digital Thermostat is our latest digital control for Traeger grills and is now available to consumers direct from the original manufacturer.The RealTemp TR-100 is a high performance upgrade and service replacement that is compatible with the entire line of traditional Traeger grills (EXCEPT the PTG, Ranger, and Scout). Use the TR-100 as a performance upgrade or service replacement for the Traeger standard 3-speed control or the Traeger digital thermostat.Some of the Major Features of the RealTemp Model TR-100 include the following:- Three Digit Temperature Display - Front Panel Cook Control - Eight Cook Temperature Settings (180 to 375 degrees) - High Cook Temperature Setting (up to 450 degrees) - Front Panel Smoke Control - Sixteen Smoke Settings (P0 - P15) for Precise Smoke Control - Ignition Indicator - Smoke Setting Indicator - Cook Idle Fuel Rate Indicator - Low Temperature Indicator - Overtemperature Protection - Low Temperature Overshoot Protection - Cool Down Cycle - One Year Manufacturer's Warranty The Ortech RealTemp Model TR-100 Digital Thermostat comes complete with an RTD Temperature Detector, Wiring Harness Tie Wrap, and User’s Guide. Review: Almost gave up and sent it back - I got this controller to replace the Traeger Digital Controller on my BBQ07E Lil' Tex Elite. The old controller worked fine, it just had temperature swings that were too big in my opinion. So, I wanted to replace it with a better controller. But, my Traeger grill is about 10 years old and I can see it won't last many more years despite being well cared for. So, while I wanted to get a PID controller (like this one: https://www.desertcart.com/dp/B016J1WMRM/?coliid=IYJQNQNFUDO0N&colid=2O6U05AMZW8KP&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it ) I couldn't justify the cost of a PID controller for a grill I will replace in a couple years. This controller seemed perfect in price if it performed as advertised. I was a little worried about some of the negative reviews because the people seemed to know what they were talking about, but you always see negative reviews so I took a chance. Installation was very straightforward and easy. Takes about 15 minutes. Make sure all your wires are clear of both of the fans and that you tie wrap them nicely back when you're done. I ran a test on the grill to see how it worked (used my Thermapro Smoke to monitor grill temp). It was horrible! Temp swings were crazy - going from 180 to 360. This was worse than my original and nowhere near acceptable. So, I swapped out the new temperature probe with the old one and ran the test again (both tests ran for about 1 1/2 hours). No luck - still had wild temperature swings. So, I put in the old controller and packed up the Ortech for return. But, I wrote a note to Ortech and described the issues with my tests. I received a very nice and lenghty response from Ortech customer service who asked me to try one more test using the directions he provided. So, I put it back in and ran one more test. It worked beautifully! The funny thing is, the instructions they asked me to follow were EXACTLY what came with the controller. The key to making it work is to shut the lid and set the temperature AS SOON as you see smoke from the grill. The wait 15 minutes before you put on food. Mine takes about 1 minute 15 seconds to start smoking. I had been waiting too long to close the hood - which is old school Traeger procedure. Following the new procedure this controller works awesome! It keeps temps +/- 20 degrees of the set temp. I also put the P setting at P1 which helps to control the temp swings. This controller does exactly what I had hoped it would. Review: Reasonably easy to Install. Be careful with the temp probe leads! Working well so far! - A definite upgrade if you're considering it. If you're afraid to get into the control box guts, pull out wire harnesses, cut zip ties, install probe leads on a control board, etc., etc. then this is not for you. Given that, it was pretty simple to install. I did have trouble with the very fine temp probe leads. They were a tad too long and the j connector wouldn't bite very well, continually giving me an error readout on the unit. After 3 tries at installing the leads and trying the control, my fumble fingers finally broke off one lead and I had to strip new wire to get bare leads. They are very fine wires and not easy to strip. I had to strip about 3/4 of an inch, double it over and twist it before I had a lead that the J connector firmly bit into. All probably my inexperience with that connector. I would suggest to the control designer a simpler connector in future models just to make it more idiot proof. You only need about 1/8" of lead so trim it if its too long and you shouldn't have my troubles. I have the Traeger entry level, BBQ055 promo unit that Costco sold in 2014. Got it nearly new from someone second hand who rarely used it. The 3 way switch that came on the unit works fine but seemed a joke after a few uses. I still needed to monitor the chamber temp on the lid dial sometimes switching back and forth between settings to get in-between temps. This controller solves that completely. Dial in your temp and walk away. The P settings (separate fuel feed speed control dial) even allows some tweaking if you feel temp swings are too big. And BTW, contrary to some comments I read here, swings in temp are part of the territory. Just ask experienced bbq-ers. The trick is to minimize them. 25 degree swings are just fine with me (even 50 on occasion) as long as they don't last long at any extreme and average out. If you're replacing the simple 3 way switch with no temp probe in your unit currently, this adds that and gives you a reading at the extreme left of the chamber. The auger and fan speeds then work in concert to maintain your dialed in temp. The probe does give a tad bit higher reading than the center of the unit. To be expected since the fire pot is on that end. Overall this controller makes this a more fun to use, worry-free grill. ## Features - Dedicated smoke mode with user-controlled feed rates for low temperature smoking - Eight cook settings (180 through 375 degrees) and high (up to 450) - Automated cool down cycle when turned off - Full one-year warranty, with experienced support team located in the Pacific Northwest - Worked with Joe Traeger to design the original Traeger digital control, manufacturing over 150,000 thermostat kits over the past 25 years ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00N109ZPM | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #457,549 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #878 in Grill Thermometers #5,807 in Outdoor Cooking Replacement Parts | | Brand | Ortech Controls | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,201) | | Display Type | Digital | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years | | Included Components | RTD temperature probe and detailed user guide | | Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 1.17 pounds | | Item model number | TR-100 | | Lower Temperature Rating | 180 Degrees Fahrenheit | | Manufacturer | Ortech Controls | | Model Name | TR-100 | | Outer Material | Wood | | Package Dimensions | 9.69 x 4.41 x 4.29 inches | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Care Instructions | Wipe Clean | | Response Time | 500 Milliseconds | | Reusability | Reusable | | Special Feature | High temperature cooking capacity (up to 450 degrees) | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upper Temperature Rating | 450 Degrees Fahrenheit | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Ortech Controls - **Color:** Black - **Display Type:** Digital - **Included Components:** RTD temperature probe and detailed user guide - **Outer Material:** Wood - **Power Source:** Battery Powered - **Product Care Instructions:** Wipe Clean - **Special Feature:** High temperature cooking capacity (up to 450 degrees) - **Unit Count:** 1 Count ## Images ![Digital Thermostat Kit for Traeger Pellet Grills by Ortech - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rBb-eLSVL.jpg) ![Digital Thermostat Kit for Traeger Pellet Grills by Ortech - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kC5qz87kL.jpg) ![Digital Thermostat Kit for Traeger Pellet Grills by Ortech - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IxrxMIt1L.jpg) ![Digital Thermostat Kit for Traeger Pellet Grills by Ortech - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rIJAzv4jL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Almost gave up and sent it back *by B***E on April 18, 2019* I got this controller to replace the Traeger Digital Controller on my BBQ07E Lil' Tex Elite. The old controller worked fine, it just had temperature swings that were too big in my opinion. So, I wanted to replace it with a better controller. But, my Traeger grill is about 10 years old and I can see it won't last many more years despite being well cared for. So, while I wanted to get a PID controller (like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016J1WMRM/?coliid=IYJQNQNFUDO0N&colid=2O6U05AMZW8KP&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it ) I couldn't justify the cost of a PID controller for a grill I will replace in a couple years. This controller seemed perfect in price if it performed as advertised. I was a little worried about some of the negative reviews because the people seemed to know what they were talking about, but you always see negative reviews so I took a chance. Installation was very straightforward and easy. Takes about 15 minutes. Make sure all your wires are clear of both of the fans and that you tie wrap them nicely back when you're done. I ran a test on the grill to see how it worked (used my Thermapro Smoke to monitor grill temp). It was horrible! Temp swings were crazy - going from 180 to 360. This was worse than my original and nowhere near acceptable. So, I swapped out the new temperature probe with the old one and ran the test again (both tests ran for about 1 1/2 hours). No luck - still had wild temperature swings. So, I put in the old controller and packed up the Ortech for return. But, I wrote a note to Ortech and described the issues with my tests. I received a very nice and lenghty response from Ortech customer service who asked me to try one more test using the directions he provided. So, I put it back in and ran one more test. It worked beautifully! The funny thing is, the instructions they asked me to follow were EXACTLY what came with the controller. The key to making it work is to shut the lid and set the temperature AS SOON as you see smoke from the grill. The wait 15 minutes before you put on food. Mine takes about 1 minute 15 seconds to start smoking. I had been waiting too long to close the hood - which is old school Traeger procedure. Following the new procedure this controller works awesome! It keeps temps +/- 20 degrees of the set temp. I also put the P setting at P1 which helps to control the temp swings. This controller does exactly what I had hoped it would. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reasonably easy to Install. Be careful with the temp probe leads! Working well so far! *by S***L on May 3, 2021* A definite upgrade if you're considering it. If you're afraid to get into the control box guts, pull out wire harnesses, cut zip ties, install probe leads on a control board, etc., etc. then this is not for you. Given that, it was pretty simple to install. I did have trouble with the very fine temp probe leads. They were a tad too long and the j connector wouldn't bite very well, continually giving me an error readout on the unit. After 3 tries at installing the leads and trying the control, my fumble fingers finally broke off one lead and I had to strip new wire to get bare leads. They are very fine wires and not easy to strip. I had to strip about 3/4 of an inch, double it over and twist it before I had a lead that the J connector firmly bit into. All probably my inexperience with that connector. I would suggest to the control designer a simpler connector in future models just to make it more idiot proof. You only need about 1/8" of lead so trim it if its too long and you shouldn't have my troubles. I have the Traeger entry level, BBQ055 promo unit that Costco sold in 2014. Got it nearly new from someone second hand who rarely used it. The 3 way switch that came on the unit works fine but seemed a joke after a few uses. I still needed to monitor the chamber temp on the lid dial sometimes switching back and forth between settings to get in-between temps. This controller solves that completely. Dial in your temp and walk away. The P settings (separate fuel feed speed control dial) even allows some tweaking if you feel temp swings are too big. And BTW, contrary to some comments I read here, swings in temp are part of the territory. Just ask experienced bbq-ers. The trick is to minimize them. 25 degree swings are just fine with me (even 50 on occasion) as long as they don't last long at any extreme and average out. If you're replacing the simple 3 way switch with no temp probe in your unit currently, this adds that and gives you a reading at the extreme left of the chamber. The auger and fan speeds then work in concert to maintain your dialed in temp. The probe does give a tad bit higher reading than the center of the unit. To be expected since the fire pot is on that end. Overall this controller makes this a more fun to use, worry-free grill. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect easy upgrade *by J***K on January 13, 2022* Great digital thermostat. Does exactly what it says, and it was a super easy installation upgrading from the old 3 selector to this model. Took me 10 minutes total and that's wiping stuff off too. Hardest part was getting my caveman fingers to be able to put on some zip ties. Tips: read the manual, it's an easy read and has pictures and charts to reference when plugging the fan and auger connectors back in if you forget which one goes to what,but if you take a pic or notes before you unplug anything, or have more than a 30 second memory, you can do it simple. The one thing the manual didn't mention is if you have an old 3 selector thermostat and are upgrading, you don't have a temp probe to replace, only a new one to install. If your going old stock digital to this, then you replace it. There are two holes predrilled to add the temp probe on the shelf the grill sits on if your old 3 selector model, I show where in my pics but the manual has a pic too. Does flare up like a normal smoker, and the temp shown is slightly off from the thermometer on the lid but it's close enough. Glad I bought this. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8972386-digital-thermostat-kit-for-traeger-pellet-grills-by-ortech](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8972386-digital-thermostat-kit-for-traeger-pellet-grills-by-ortech) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*