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    Dead Smoker

    I like this solution a lot and am going with it. Bought a couple pork bellies yesterday and started the 7 day cure. I will let you guys know how the bacon turns out as soon as it is done. Thank you all for your input. It is nice having so much support and experience behind me. I am going to...
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    Dead Smoker

    Tallbm, that is exactly how it should operate. I don't cook in the smoker so I generally start out at 125 degrees for one hour no smoke, 140 degrees for one hour with smoke, 155 degrees for 2 hours with smoke and then finish at 175 no smoke until IT reaches 145 for bacon or 160 for snack...
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    Dead Smoker

    Very interesting point, Jckdanls. The highest internal temp I every smoke to is 165 degrees and I would never set the house temp over 225 degrees. Max temp for the TSM is 250 degrees. Will the 25 degrees be enough to keep full power to the Auber?? It would certainly be much simpler to just hot...
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    Dead Smoker

    Hi, Steve. Confusing, isn't it. I am sorry if our discussion causes and mental problems. We probably should have issued a hazard warning at the beginning. And yes, any malfunction or over temp will make the TSM controller try to shut down the coil which is the power source for the auber...
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    Dead Smoker

    Yes, the temp probe is still hooked up and it gives me a readout on the display. I only use the smoker for smoking so I never smoke hotter than 225. Mostly 175. I have a Traeger grill if I want to make a pork but or other higher temp cooking/smoking. My intent with keeping the original...
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    Dead Smoker

    First of all, I am jealous of your sketching ability, this would be much easier if I could show you. The one change to your diagram would be to plug number 5 into number 3. And thank you very much for your effort! I think the part you missed is that the orriginal TSM controller is permanently...
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    Dead Smoker

    Yes, the assistance of the members has been fantastic! I am well on my way and I hope to have a positive report within the week. My Auber is scheduled to arrive by Thursday so I should know soon. I really like the TSM smoker. Most of my smoking has been done on a homemade stick burner and while...
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    Dead Smoker

    I understand what you are saying. Here is what I plan to do to make it safe. Let me know what you think. The existing TSM male plug will plug into the wall. This will energize everything except the heating coils. I am going to mount a new female receptacle into the TSM controller box and wire it...
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    Dead Smoker

    Good morning Tallbm. Thank you for your response. My existing controller is not malfunctioning, it is just not a PID and I want the additional controll and accuracy of the Auber. What Dave is trying to assist me with is to install the Auber into the control of the TSM and I think he has figured...
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    Dead Smoker

    Dave, thanks for the input. I think it makes sense. I need to get into the unit and try to rewire and then I will find out if I do or don't understand. I am good on the power limits. The TSM Country smoker is rated at 1000 watts and the Auber is rated for 1400 watts. 40% safety margin should be...
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    Dead Smoker

    Thanks, Daveomak. I have read the online manual for the Auber and all that it says that pertains to me is that it is not approved for use on anything but the Bradley and I know Nepas wired one into his TSM smoker. I can find the high temp wires and hook them up to a separate cord, bypassing the...
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    Dead Smoker

    Nepas, Good morning. I just ordered an Auber WSD-1200-GPH controller for my TSM Country smoker and I am wondering if you have any advice on wiring it in to my smoker. I read that there are several different approaches that you can take by either adding a separate cord or reusing the original...
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    “BBBB”—Bear’s Buckboard Bacon (Pic Heavy)

    Thank you for your quick reply. I will let you know how it turns out.
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    “BBBB”—Bear’s Buckboard Bacon (Pic Heavy)

    Bearcarver, I have read so much about your BBBB that I bought a pork butt and I qm going to try it using your step by step post. One question; What is the CBP that you sprinkle on with the garlic powder and onion powder?
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    New to electric smoker

    Thanks for the response. Some good information. I am really impressed with this group of smoking enthusiasts, although I have never participated in a forum before, this seems to be a fantastic resource. Thanks.
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