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  1. semper5

    New smoker here

    Flintish Michigan.  Smoke Hollow smoker with needle-control valve and 10 lbs adjustable regulator. :-)
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    Frustrated newbie

    Ok, took the regulator, line and burner control into a local shop, had the cheap piece-oh-shite china-made regulator removed, replaced with a Marshall Adjustable Regulator. I also had an in-line needle control place after the regulator and took it back home. Works like a charm, and with the...
  3. semper5

    Frustrated newbie

    Took the regulator, line, and gas control knob all out and warmed it up over night in the house. Took it out this morning, connected it to the tank, and then to the burner while the burner was out of the unit and fastened to my work bench, it fired right up. I reinstalled the burner, lit it...
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    Frustrated newbie

    Venturi- is that the screened in portion as the burner control connects free-floating to the burner itself? If so, yes, it is clear, clean. No, I didn't turn on the tank slowly, I would just rapidly rotate it until it stopped open. Okay, I will be a bit more slow tomorrow. Perhaps the burner...
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    New smoker here

    I am new. I have smoked before using a simple charcoal grill, smoked mostly vegetables for hot sauces. Always turned out wonderful. Was recently given a Smoke Hollow smoker with issues. Check out my post here: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/157767/frustrated-newbie I work federal...
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    Frustrated newbie

    I was given a smoker, a Smoke Hollow smoker. It is propane powered, has 4 wire grill racks, a water basin, chip box with its own wire rack and cover. It has a damper on the back. The door has a magnetic closure. It stands about 39 inches high. I don't know the model number, I can't find one on...
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