I picked up a Masterbuilt dual door propane smoker #20051311 which Sears had on sale. Yes, I've been reading the various threads regarding the numerous modifications all of you have been recommending. Assembly was easy and very painless. My initial observations during assembly and initial fire up is:
1. Though the flame is nice and blue, I can tell that at the lowest settings, it's going to be way too hot to reach temps below 200 for smoking fish which is all I do. Thus I'll need to figure out how to tone it down.
2. Door needs a seal.
3. I will be installing a smoke vent with damper at the top.
4. Water pan is way too small
5. Chip pan is a joke with such big slots allowing direct contact of the flame to the wood.
Speaking of wood, is it best to use wood chunks instead of wood chips? I've been using Smokehouse's wood chips in my Big Chief electric smoker with great success but question if it will fire up to easily in a propane smoker.
For now #1 is my highest priority.
cheers
1. Though the flame is nice and blue, I can tell that at the lowest settings, it's going to be way too hot to reach temps below 200 for smoking fish which is all I do. Thus I'll need to figure out how to tone it down.
2. Door needs a seal.
3. I will be installing a smoke vent with damper at the top.
4. Water pan is way too small
5. Chip pan is a joke with such big slots allowing direct contact of the flame to the wood.
Speaking of wood, is it best to use wood chunks instead of wood chips? I've been using Smokehouse's wood chips in my Big Chief electric smoker with great success but question if it will fire up to easily in a propane smoker.
For now #1 is my highest priority.
cheers
