Masterbuilt Door Leakage

uberhack

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Oct 26, 2009

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Longmont, CO

• Mar 13, 2014

• #1

Hi gang,
I just picked up a new Materbuilt 40" from Cabelas. It's seasoning right now and I'm seeing a pretty good amount of smoke escaping around the door.
Has anyone dealt with this? I'm thinking there must be a heat resistant gasket that ago in there.
Thanks in advance.

 

worktogthr

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Nov 3, 2013

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Massapequa, NY (Long Island)

• Mar 13, 2014

• #2

I have a different smoker but this gasket works for any of the masterbuilt smokers. I have the same smoke leak, my wife ordered it for me for Christmas and I still haven't installed it haha...I'm a bit lazy like that.

Here's the link:

http://bbqgaskets.com/catalog_2.html

 

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Bearcarver

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Sep 12, 2009

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Macungie, PA

• Mar 13, 2014

• #3

I had that when I got mine, and all I had to do was adjust the door latch a little tighter.

If that isn't your problem, I would call Masterbuilt, and tell them your problem.

Bear

 

toddmog

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Dec 26, 2013

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Kansas

• Mar 13, 2014

• #4

worktogthr said:

I have a different smoker but this gasket works for any of the masterbuilt smokers. I have the same smoke leak, my wife ordered it for me for Christmas and I still haven't installed it haha...I'm a bit lazy like that.

Here's the link:

http://bbqgaskets.com/catalog_2.html

Click to expand...

I bought this gasket kit before I ever fired up my smoker.  It doesn't leak around the doors at all.

 

wbsurf87

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Mar 7, 2014

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Wilmington, NC

• Mar 18, 2014

• #5

This RTV sealant has been used quite extensively my users here:


Squeeze a thin layer all around the door frame, cover in saran wrap(So RTV doesn't stick to the door itself), close and latch the doors over night as it cures.

I did this with mine and now no smoke whatsoever leaks out the doors.

 

daveomak

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• Mar 18, 2014

• #6

Does the door seal leak with the exhaust wide open ?? Smoker don't need to be air tight... You need good air flow for great smoked flavor...