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    My DIY smoker

    Sorry for the delayed response, I think I will run the propane for awhile. I think the hot plate gets to hot for the internal stuff on the hot plate. It had plenty of free air space around it but not sure if it wa enough.
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    My DIY smoker

    Well after some test runs and different trials I finally got my smoker up and going. I tried a commercial two burner electric hot plate,that just quit after 2 hours! Not sure if it was defective or what.It got the temp up until it quit working. I tried the electric element burner and just set my...
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    DIY Smoker UPDATE!!

    I am going to bring the hot plate up off the bottom of the smoker and see if that gives me more heat in the upper section,I would like to see 170 to 180 degrees or so, maybe 5 inches will help. Also going to upgrade the hot plate to a Cadco CDR-2CFB hot plate
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    DIY Smoker UPDATE!!

    So far only 120, still have some more things to work on, need to get another rack to use for the drip catch
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    DIY Smoker UPDATE!!

    Thanks!
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    DIY Smoker UPDATE!!

    Just thought I would update on my smoker project. I went and bought a cheap Walmart double burner hot plate to see if I could get smoke,Bingo!! got a bunch! I will probably upgrade the hot plate and may have to add aux. heat to get the temps up, right now holding at about 100 degrees...
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    diy smoker

    The lower section with the element is completely enclosed,picture was before the back of the smoker was put on. My idea was to use the space to the right of the element for dripping collection. Still working on that system 🤔🤔🤔. My air intake is 3” ,exhaust is 4” both with adjustable damper.
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    diy smoker

    My other option may be to go to propane for heat, the direct flame on a heavier tray seems to work well in my little store bought cheapo smoker i have
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    diy smoker

    The smoker is at outside air temp, about 60 degrees when trying to get some smoke going
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    diy smoker

    yesterday after I ignited the chips with a propane torch and the electric element going I got temp up to about 180. the meat compartment held temp at approx 150 for an hour after I turned off the electric element
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    diy smoker

    you got a good point!! I was hoping that the element would be close enough to the tray to get the smoke going. I am thinking of going to a double burner hot plate so I can set the tray right on the burner.That was my original plan before I found this element.
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    diy smoker

    thats a thought, not sure if I am using the right element for this thing, I would think small wood chips would start easier than pellets.I think either my tray is up to far from the element or my element don't getr hot enough long enough to start the smoke
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    diy smoker

    I have read not to put the tray on the element directly.maybe have to try a different element or a hot plate
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    diy smoker

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    diy smoker

    yesterday i tried for 2 hours, then used my propane torch to get it started
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