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    Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL - model 20051316

    The knob issue has been fixed for me. It was an install error. This thing is just now my dedicated sides smoker since it can fit a 13x9 nicely (smoked beans, mac and cheese, etc). Not a knock on the product but I'll stick with my stick burner for anything requiring a good smoke.
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    Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL - model 20051316

    Is it beyond the return policy of Lowe's? I would return it and get another one.
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    Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL - model 20051316

    Mine sat unused for two months before I tipped the smoker on its back and reconnected the flame sensor wire and it worked. I felt really dumb afterwards, to be honest. Here is the response I got (later that day!) Thank you for contacting Masterbuilt Customer Support. Based on the information...
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    Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL - model 20051316

    Mine is finger tight. Maybe try it tighter?
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    Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL - model 20051316

    I would disassemble the flame sensor and reinsert it because that's what I was experiencing too. If not, email Masterbuilt and explain what is going on. That's where I got my help from. They are pretty quick with responding.
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    Oklahoma Joe's Bandera Opinions

    I don't use it most of the time when I can control my fire. With all the gaskets and RTV sealant, I can omit a lot of the factors that would cause a fire to be out of control (air coming in). I always have a foil pan at the bottom (below the baffle) for drippings. I would pour some water in if...
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    Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL - model 20051316

    I added chips every hour for the first 3-4 hours since they were basically burnt and no longer producing any smoke. I want to eat smoked ribs, not baked ribs. My last post updated my initial review... my copper sensor was not fully inserted into the probe and was not fully engaged with the...
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    Oklahoma Joe's Bandera Opinions

    That was done back when the gauge was like 16 or 14 gauge steel. I believe it is now 11 gauge and mighty durable. I would only do it if you want the extra oomph for the fire. I don't have the necessary tools to cut bricks to size so I have not done it. I was able to achieve 275F smoking temp...
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    Oklahoma Joe's Bandera Opinions

    I only put a gasket on the lid.. the smoke does not escape the door since that also work as the intake side. If you have smoke coming out of it with the door closed, there's too much smoke and not enough draw from the exhaust.
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    Oklahoma Joe's Bandera Opinions

    They have made many improvements over the years.. like including a baffle plate and using thicker gauge steel. The only thing I needed to add was gaskets to the chamber and firebox. Looks like someone edited this post and remove the link... For those reading, Google Bandera 101 from BBQ...
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    Mega WSM - think it will work?

    Since some of us have experience with the Hunsaker vortex charcoal box... any reason why thermometer temps on the side of my WSM and on the DOME shows 250-275 but my probe on the grate shows 325 at times? These are 3" Lavalock therms... all three past the boiling water test when I first...
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    Needing info on propane smoker

    How much are you looking to spend? There are several flavors of Masterbuilt stuff that may suit you. They have different size models depending on your space and budget. For sure get one that have two doors... you don't want to mess with your smoking elements with the food exposed. Glass doors...
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    Using bottom grate of my WSM??? Never attempted to use it, and thinking about trying it....

    I cook a brisket on the second grate and let the rib drippings baste it. That sucker is not moving until it hits the stall, which is about 6-8 hours. I think pulling food and messing with it once in while is not hard work.
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    Chargriller Duo w/mods

    Is that plate for a Oklahoma Joe? I did the same thing when I bought my Chargriller offset from Home Depot a decade ago. The plate was 3/16" thick but I still needed a water pan to calm down the temp near the firebox. But my craftsman ship back then was garbage so the build quality of the offset...
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    Mega WSM - think it will work?

    Thanks! The Hunsaker claims to do 10-12 hours in a 55 gallon drum with no issues (18 pounds of charcoal). I find with my double stacked 22", I get only 6-7 hours of solid smoking before the charcoal need a refill. I chalk it to the extra volume...
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