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    CenTex Smokers (Austin and Surounding Areas)

    CenTex (Lockhart) here. if it is meat I will cook it. Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork Butts, Sausage and Brisket in my wheelhouse. Seasoning for me is simple Texas SPG
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    1st Time Smoker (whole chicken)

    I agree with the Q journal. Be sure to write down the ambient temp too. This way you get a log of how your cook will go with various seasons and outside temps. Even thou the grill temp is at 250 the cook for me takes longer in the winter vs the summer. Be sure to write down the rub. This...
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    Central TX Newbie

    Welcome to CenTX. I am south of you in Lockhart. Many farmers will let you cut the dead wood but you must clean it all up. They most of the time just want it gone and cleaned up.
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    Pit Boss Platinum Brunswick?

    Good day. I have a Pit Boss grill and looking at getting the Pit Boss Platinum Brunswick. What is every ones take on this vertical smoker? The price is right and the size seems to be good. What are the pros and cons to this smoker? Everyone has their opinion and has their favorite. How...
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    New smoker

    You may what to look at the MES40 made by Masterbuilt.  They are great smokers for the price.
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    Need help please--need a reccommendation for my 2nd electric smoker

    As for the MES tripping the breaker, Take the little square plate off the back of the smoker.  It will have 4 to 8 screws holding it on.  In there you will see where the power from the T-stat connects to the heating element.  This connection is a high heat area and will need to be redone.  I...
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    Northern Tool Heavy Duty Burner

    What model was it?
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    Poll: Water Pan or not in reverse flow

    Half the fun is trying new things and ideas.  You will have to always try what works for you.  Remember every pit has its own personality, just like us.  Having fun and good fellowship is always my goal.  
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    Poll: Water Pan or not in reverse flow

      Long time Lurker and First time poster.  I am wondering if you have a tank style cooker if you can use the FB end to hold the water for the steaming action.  But use SS tubing to direct the steam into the CC instead of it going up the exhaust.  I like to use water even if I do have fatty meat...
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