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    Water pan question

    I am using an ET73 dual probe, digital tmermometer. I verified it with an instant read digital thermo, and they both gave me the same readings. I am using the water pan that came with the smoker, and there is a bracket above the charcoal ring that it sits on (it sits underneath the lower...
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    Temp control

    I smoked/grilled spare ribs this past weekend, and even though they turned out great, I had an issue with controlling the temp. I am using a Char-Broil Double Chef, and this is only my second real smoke with it. The first smoke was a brisket, and I could not keep water in the pan to keep the...
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    Water pan question

    I'm putting in hot water from the kitchen faucet. I guess it's not boiling, but it's very hot. My biggest issue is the water doesn't seem to last long. About every 30 minutes, I get extremely high temps and the water pan is nearly empty. I will completely refill it, and about 30 minutes...
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    Water pan question

    I smoked brisket on the Char-broil Double Chef tonight, and was hoping someone could help me out with a question on the water pan. This is only my second time using the Char-broil, and the first time actually "smoking." The first time I used it was to grill chickens, so I did not have an...
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    New from Eastern NC

    Yes, I have been going to the Nahunta Pork Center for a number of years. I actually go by them everyday on my way to work, and it is a great place. I have fired the smoker, rubbed it down with vegatable oil, and have it seasoning right now. It has been maintaining a steady 300-325 for the...
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    New from Eastern NC

    Thanks to all for the warm welcome. The smoker actually looked great once I got inside the box- everything was wrapped, supported, and in place. I now have it assembled and ready for my first smoke. I just have to now decide what to smoke first. I'm leaning toward chicken- since it is the...
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    New from Eastern NC

    New member here from Eastern NC, in the Wilson-Wayne county area. While I love grilling, and will grill just about anything, I am brand new to smoking. I have been researching smokers and reading post on this site for a while now, and decided to order a smoker and give it a try. After reading...
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