I need an adjustable regulator.

blzafour

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I got a gas smoker that is too hot.... just like alot of us with gas smokers! On low it is at 225 with the vents wide open.

I want to get it down to about 110* - 120* for doing Venison sausage. But I am having a tough time finding an adjustable regulator anywhere.

Help..... What do I need to do? Where can I get one On-line at?

Thanks , BLZA

 

morkdach

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i know they have like an adjustable flow valve on some of the turkey friers check your local hardware outlets.

 

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I didn't think the ones for a turkey fryer would work on a gas smoker?

 

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Its going to be hard to get any gas smoker that low in the summer even with a needle valve conversion. Have you thought about just using charcoal in the chip pan with chips or chunks to see what kind of temps you can get with that?

 

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I got a GOSM that I can get down to 100* in the summer with no Mods to it at all. It has always been that way since the day it came out of the box. It is the 36" model and my new smoker is a 48" model. I want to try and get the new smoker down to that temp for doing venison sausage and jerky. Since it is bigger I would be able to get more in it at one time then I can on the 36" model. The 48" has 6 shelves in it compared to 4 shelves in the 36".

How many degrees ,on the average, can you drop the temp. with an adjustable regulator?

Blza

 

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I honestly don't know how much you can drop it with one before the flame will blow out. I can't get my GOSM below 215 or so in the summer and being in Fl its almost always summer temps

 

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What type of an adjustable regulator do I need to get. And where "online" can I get one from ?
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Check these out

http://bayouclassicdepot.com/propane_regulator.htm

 

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THANKS PINEYWOODS! Now I think I am on to something.... I see they have a propane reg. kit w/ a needle valve included in the line. Would that work do you think. Or is it to many P.S.I? I thought these smokers ran on about a 1/2 P.S.I.... This says it is adjustable.
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I think the adjustable one would work fine but I honestly don't know

 

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I'm not certain if an adjustable regulator is the way you want to go. Why not install a needle valve after the regulator, that way you would be adjusting flow while keeping pressure the same.

There are several threads here with pics on how to do it, they say it works well, I have ordered all of the parts, spent about $15, but they haven't arrived yet so personally I can't tell you how well it works.

I have used the adjustment knob on the smoker between off and high and I can hold temps at 170° with ambient temp of 85°, but I don't feel safe using it that way.

Gene

 

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I would think that getting the temp inside a metal box down to 100 to 120 degrees in the summer would be pretty hard to do considering summer temps usually run 90 to 100 degrees ambient and inside of a closed metal bow would be higher than that without ever lighting the burner.

Look how hot closed up cars get inside.

 

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So, where could I get a needle valve at. I have looked all over the place for one and have not had no luck. Can you get them off of the internet?and if so, where can I get one from.

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You can get a needle valve at Grainger's for five bucks. This alteration worked great on my GOSM big block, but be sure you keep an eye on it the whole time. It can regulate the flame so low that it will blow out in a good breeze. Try to keep it sheltered and check it often, or you could have a dangerous propane buildup.

 

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Here is another option...I haven't ordered anything from them yet, but I did bookmark this as I have my eye on a few things for future experiments. They have it all, and I bet they also have the expertise to answer a few questions.

http://www.bigway.com/index.html

 

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Thanks everybody for the help....I really appreciate it! I don't want to do something wrong and have somebody get hurt. I want to do it the safest way possible.

BBQ Engineer. Thanks for the link to that site. I will be giving them a call. Looks like they will have a good and safe solution for getting the temp down.

Thanks,Blza

 

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Grainger item number?

Also the instructions on my PerfectFlame smoker said to only open the valve on my tank 1.5 turns. Any thoughts on this? I haven't really had a problem though.

 

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That's true fasteddie...but the workers there are usually quite cooperative. Just give a business name and pay cash...I've never had a problem.
Unfortunately..I don't have a part number.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/start.shtml

 

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I have used the adjustment knob on the smoker between off and high and I can hold temps at 170° with ambient temp of 85°, but I don't feel safe using it that way.

Yeah Be careful wit trying to turn the flame too low. If it blowes out and the Gas keeps flowing....it could go BOOM. Especially if you smoke cigeretts. Try turkey-frying.com Maybe they can help?

 

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Well, I got my needle valve installed into my gas line and I couldn't be happier...... on low, I got my temps down to 110* with the ambient temp being 70* today. I very highly recommend doing this mod if you are having trouble with high temps. I started out at 225* and now I am down to 110*. Perfect for doing my venison sausage that I do alot of.

Thanks for all the HELP everybody!
Blza