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  1. sdnative1964

    Masterbuilt not working properly

    Outstanding post with pics and all. I noticed a previous poster silver soldered the new connection. Excellent idea. It's probably overkill for smoker temps but silver does not corrode. The unit will turn into a pile of ferric oxide before that solder joint gives it up. Great job on the DIY...
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    ADVICE: Need a new grill - Weber vs. Char-Griller

    The versatility and simplicity of the Weber is a thing of beauty. Even if you have other grills/smokers/cookers, a Weber is indispensable. 22.5" in. works for most things and IMHO they WAY overprice the 27". If you get a used 22.5" spend the extra $20 and get the hinged grate at Lowes/Home...
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    What's your occupation?

    I managed to wile away 24 yrs in the USN, aviation electronics by trade. Went some places, saw some things, ate some weird stuff all over the planet (Fried grasshoppers anyone?). Currently retired. I'd go back to work if I could find a job where they would let me go hands on with gear, but...
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    smoke hollow 4-in-1 combo grill

    Just my 2 cents but why would you buy something that you know is cheap Chinese made POS, that you know you have to mod from here to hell and gone in the first place just to make it acceptable? It just seems to make more sense to me to spend the extra $$$ and get something worth while straight...
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    Aloha All

    I'm an old retired Navy guy with plenty of time on my hands so low and slow is perfect for me. I use a Weber 22". Tried and true. Currently residing in a little place called Imperial Beach, Ca. I can basically spit across the border into Mexico from my porch. Did 24 yrs. in the USN so I've been...
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