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  1. louballs

    Smokin-It 1 Not Smoking

    I was using an extension cord. I'll check into that and the element.
  2. louballs

    Smokin-It 1 Not Smoking

    Hello, I've got an older Smokin It model 1. I cant get wood chunks to smoke unless I turn the dial all the way up. Is this normal behavior or could there be something wrong internally?
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    PID For Smokin-It 1

    Thanks guys! Once I decide which route i'm going to go I'll circle back with a couple of you for assistance. I've done basic electrical work and soldering etc. so I'm comfortable enough with that, so maybe i'll go that route so I can do hotter smokes if I want to. I ordered a Kamado Joe this...
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    PID For Smokin-It 1

    Thanks everyone for the responses. I wasn't planning on bypassing the SI thermostat. I want the most basic setup possible. I just want to be able to have more accurate temps. My SI has been holding at around 255 lately set on 225. I don't need dual probe or programs. I just want to be able to...
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    PID For Smokin-It 1

    Hey guys, Been trying to find some solid info using the search function but coming up short. Looking for a PID for my Smokin-It 1. Auber seems to be the way to go, but there's several on their site. I don't need anything fancy, just one that controls the temp, single probe. When looking at the...
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    Cold Smoking Options

    I'm going to give that shot and feed a tube into the bottom of the unit. I'm hoping enough air flow will go thru as the drip hole on the bottom is fairly small.
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    Cold Smoking Options

    I'll check that out. I was looking for a way to be able to pipe some in thru the bottom vent. Was considering attempting to build one myself, but was wondering if anyone has built something similar already.
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    Cold Smoking Options

    Ok, so after this week's bacon fiasco, I need to find a new option for cold Smoking. Using the amazn with sawdust just isn't reliable enough with the smokin-it smoker. I can't trust it enough to leave it for more than an hour without it going out. I do not want to drill more holes in the bottom...
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    A Little Bacon Emergency!

    The door is cracked, but still going out. I'll give the cardboard box a try. Thanks!
  10. louballs

    A Little Bacon Emergency!

    Hey Everyone, I have 12 pounds of cured belly that I'm trying to cold smoke in my Smokin-It right now. I'm using sawdust in the Amazen smoker, but it keeps going out. Been dealing with it all day. Not sure what to do! I tried microwaving the sawdust to make sure it's dry, but still keeps going...
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    Final Bacon Question.....

    Yes, that is an option that I might take. I just kind of wanted to know how long I have.
  12. louballs

    Final Bacon Question.....

    Ok, so the bacon I asked about the other week is ok! I cooked some up and it tastes just fine! My question now is, I've been super busy and haven't gotten around to slicing/freezing it. This is going on a week and a half. I know at this point it is fine, but I'm not sure when I'll be able to get...
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    Another bacon question....

    Thanks, I know it was cured properly. I guess ill just feed it to myself first and see what happens lol.
  14. louballs

    Another bacon question....

    It's about 15 pounds of belly. Basically, on Friday I put the belly in before bed and lit the sawdust. Waited about a half hour to see if stayed lit, it was. Went to bed. Woke up to find that it didn't stay lit long at all. Re-lit it again and had to leave for a long time. Came home last night...
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    Another bacon question....

    It reached the 60s yesterday and today. Guess better to be safe. Waste of money and food!
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