Too cold to smoke

love smoken

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Original poster

Jan 11, 2013

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• Jan 11, 2013

• #1

Living in Colorado and I love to smoke year round. 

Does anyone know of a thermal blanket or a way to maintain 220 degrees F when the temp outside is around freezing?

Any help is appreciated.

 

linguica

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Sep 8, 2012

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Centeral Coast California

• Jan 11, 2013

• #2

Some of the guys here have suggested to use welders blankets to insulate.

 

frosty

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Oct 25, 2011

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Houston, Texas, USA

• Jan 11, 2013

• #3

I've used welders blankets and they work fine if you use magnets to keep them in place. I also use plywood as a wind break, and together they work well. However, I live in Texas not in Colorado. I know that the WSM has an actual insulated blanket that you can attach, but don't know anyone that has one. Saw photos once, but cannot find them now.

 

dirtsailor2003

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Oct 4, 2012

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• Jan 11, 2013

• #4

Love Smoken said:

Living in Colorado and I love to smoke year round. 

Does anyone know of a thermal blanket or a way to maintain 220 degrees F when the temp outside is around freezing?

Any help is appreciated.

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What brand and type of smoker are you using? I can get my GOSM (great outdoor smokey mountain) up to 450* even when it's below 20* F. The other day i had my mini-wsm holding 265* and it was 24* outside. Who says it's too cold to smoke!

 

arnie

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Feb 20, 2010

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West Liberty, Iowa

• Jan 11, 2013

• #5

It's never too cold to smoke

I don't need a blanket for my smoker

 

dirtworldmike

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Sep 25, 2009

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roaming shores, ohio

• Jan 11, 2013

• #6

Here's a pretty good one.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/112976/insulating-a-propane-smoker
 

 

flash

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Mar 30, 2007

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• Jan 11, 2013

• #7

If you use a water pan, try switching to Playbox Sand also. It will provide you will higher and more consistent temperatures. Place a sheet of foil over top of it to catch the drippings. After your remoisten it, you can use it again.

 

rbranstner

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Oct 18, 2007

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West Fargo, ND / Northern MN

• Jan 11, 2013

• #8

I agree, It's never to cold to smoke. It might suck doing it but it's do able. What kind of smoker are you using? I have two propane rings and  a UDS and I've never had to wrap mine with anything even when it's been below zero.

 

smokinhusker

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Oct 20, 2010

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Mountains west of Colorado Springs, CO

• Jan 11, 2013

• #9

Hello - I've got an MES40 (electric) in a home built cabinet, live up by Woodland Park and I smoke year round...have even smoked with wind like we're having today. 

Would you mind swinging by Roll Call  to introduce yourself, so everyone can give you a proper SMF Welcome? While you're at it please update your profile with a location, it makes it easier for people know where in the world you are located when answering questions!

Thanks!

 

Last edited: Jan 11, 2013

mr sunshine

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Jan 4, 2013

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SE Michigan

• Jan 11, 2013

• #10

I am kinda surprised you are having problems getting up to temp too. I have an el cheapo propane smoker that I have used year round (in pretty cold MI temps) and never had and issue.