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    Masterbuild XL Mods - Post your mods here!

    I did not pay attention to the thermometer in the door. I noticed today that the spare propane tank I took from the BBQ grill was almost empty. I wonder if low pressure might be a factor. Turned the smoker on with the new tank and the flame looked fine?
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    Masterbuild XL Mods - Post your mods here!

    Jake, That is what is so strange. The Thermometer was on the top shelf and read consistantly at 225 to 275 depending on my adjustment. I kept it at medium on the dial. Changes from first smoke were only raising dutch oven with wood chips higher off the opening to the burner (maybe 1/4 of an...
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    Masterbuild XL Mods - Post your mods here!

    I smoked some fatties and a brisket earlier this year and had the same issue with keeping temperature. Air temp was in the 40's with a breeze. The fatties took 5 hours vs 3.5 hrs on a warm day. The brisket never got over 140 degrees in 8.5 hours. Decided to throw it out (painful) since it did...
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    2nd Smoking attempt troubles

    Well threw in the towel at 9 hours and Brisket at 145 to 150 F. Started reading the danger zone post in the forum and don't think I made it to 140F in time. Will try to figure out the issues before the next brisket and will probably do more smokes with less expensive items to boot. Temperature...
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    2nd Smoking attempt troubles

    Moved the probe to fatties for short term Fatties pulled at 6.75 hrs with temp 162 to 165 F. Brisket is now at 151F at 6.75 hrs.
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    2nd Smoking attempt troubles

    Having trouble with my 2nd Smoking attempt with Masterbuilt XL Smoker. Details: Temperature control is checked by MAverick ET-73 Redi-Check Smoke 1 in November on day in temperature in 50~ 60 F Kept smoker temperature in Nov at 250 to 265. 3 fatties took 4 hours and pre-cooked  9lb ham took...
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    Masterbuild XL Mods - Post your mods here!

    Instead of a stove grate and cast iron skillet I picked up a larger diameter 3 legged dutch oven. The legs are not quite long enough but it seemed to work well. I will need to get something to raise it up some to give more room for air flow. Another issue is adding more wood chips. I got a large...
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    Tennessee Rookie

    Hi. I have decided to get a propane smoker. Looking at the Masterbuilt Extra Wide Smoker at Bass Pro Shop for $180. Looking forward to some fun and good food. Looking at modifications listed in the forums to get off to a successful start. Supplier Quality Engineer Athens, TN
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