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    Not HOT!! HELP!

    Well after the slight stress to start the smoking...all was well!!  Ribs turned out great!!  I also made some ABT's, but put them in the oven.  They were awesome too!  And for the viewing pleasure, I attached some Q-View!  Thanks again for all the help!!
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    Not HOT!! HELP!

    Good to know!!  Sand it is...never heard of that, but that's what these forums are for! I am about to wrap the ribs...hope the temp is good...they have been in there about 3 hours.  Thanks again for all the help!! Matt
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    Not HOT!! HELP!

    Looks like I am going to have to get some sand for the next time.  I just added water because the pan was empty and the temp keeps dropping.  I did add boiling water...but it has dropped from 224 down to 210.   Still slowly dropping too...so I assume the water is sucking the heat out...I...
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    Not HOT!! HELP!

    I think it is working now!!!  I retryed the bleading of the gas...and opened the top vent all the way.  The bottom ones are closed.  I have now jumped to 210* in about 3 minutes.   Hopefully that has solved the problem!  I wil keep you all posted as well as introduce myself when it isn't such a...
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    Not HOT!! HELP!

    I am using an external oven thermomerter with the gauge placed on a rack in the smoker...so I can read it without opening the door.  The flame is a nice blue.  It has ran for about 2 hours now...1.5 hours with meat in it.  I just now hit 200*...so that is the best it has been since meat has been...
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    Not HOT!! HELP!

    I attempted the above solution and that did not help...flame is still strong, just not heating.  What are the vent recommendations?  All vents full open?  I have 2 on bottom and the exhaust vent on top. Thanks again! Matt
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    Not HOT!! HELP!

    I just bought a Master Forge Dual Door propane smoker.  I seasoned it last night at that went well....kept temps right around 250. Today...trying to smoke ribs, it will not get above 188-190.  What can I do?  It is about 40• out and slightly windy.  I have 2 racks of ribs on the grill and a...
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