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    Temperature Control with 18.5 inch WSM

    Thanks for the various suggestions Johnny. I will try these out. I guess I'm a little inpatient thinking after a few smokes that my WSM would be ready to go. I do understand that it is going to require more. The temps did not seem to hold very long. Is it best to leave two of the bottom vents...
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    Temperature Control with 18.5 inch WSM

    I've been trying to maintain a 225 deg temp. The smoker would seem to increase and decrease depending how I set the lower vents. I have a Maverick ET-732 and have checked temp also using a Thermoworks Thermapen. I have only performed a half dozen smokes so far. I suspect from other responses...
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    Temperature Control with 18.5 inch WSM

    I've had numerous issues trying to keep a low temperature on my 18.5 inch WSM. The temp would hold where I want then would start to go up or down. I'd adjust the vents to try and bring it back to where I want it to be. It's be awhile since I have done a smoke due to family medical issues, but my...
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    New 1st Gen Masterbuilt 40 Inch Electric Smoker

    I have never used any kind of torch before. Is there a good brand or particular model that is small. Also, where would the AMPS sit in the MES? The model that I have has the controls and vent on top.
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    New 1st Gen Masterbuilt 40 Inch Electric Smoker

    I have been waiting to post until I could gather some of my initial observations about my new smoker. I do also have an 18.5 inch Weber Smoky Mountain smoker and a 22 inch Weber Performer grill. I live in the Omaha, Nebraska area. I purchased the Masterbuilt smoker because I wanted to be able...
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