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    Back in the game Smashburgers and browns

    happy to see you back and cooking.
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    Cleaning gutters...

    I know how much of a hassle clean gutters . As for gutter protection systems, I’ve tried a couple of different ones over the years. The mesh covers are a good option if you’re looking for something relatively easy to install. They block larger debris while still letting water flow through...
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    White precipitate at bottom of brine container

    It’s likely that the cloudy appearance and precipitate are due to the additional salt you added, as well as the cooling of the brine. When salt is added to a cold brine, it can sometimes cause crystals to form, especially if the brine was not heated before adding the spices and salt. since...
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    Proportional or Linear PID control of electric smoker

    Linear control provides smoother power adjustment, the thermal time constant of the heating element often makes pulsed control (via SSR) just as effective, especially for electric smokers. As JC in GB pointed out, the difference in performance isn’t significant enough to justify the higher cost...
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    Masterbuilt Electric Rust Damage

    To address the rust, scrape off loose material, then sand the affected areas (avoid wire brushing). You can apply a rust converter to treat any remaining rust before patching holes with sheet metal and sealing edges with caulk. Prime and paint with rust resistant paint once it's dry. Consider...
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    Versatility upgrade - charcoal offset.

    I think your idea is interesting and could definitely add versatility for grilling without needing to burn coal or wood. As for the venturi valve, it’s crucial to ensure it has enough oxygen for combustion, so placing it inside the main chamber could work, but you'd need to make sure there’s...
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    New Member...

    Great, BTW Welcome to SMF
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