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    Smoker wont shut down.

    So the timer is supposed to stop the cook? But then it doesn't? That does not sound normal. I would consult the manual and then the company about it. A timer that does nothing on a electric smoker does not make any sense.
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    Smoker wont shut down.

    I am not sure I understand. It's an electric with a timer? And when it reaches that shutdown-timer it does not shutdown? If that's the case, that means it's defective.
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    Upgrading my PitBarrel Junior

    Don't want a hotter fire. Just the opposite. That's why I have to modify the intake. I have no problem achieving hot cooks. :D So it looks like my solution for the heat shield is to just get a plain stainless steel pan. This is good because I rank drilling metal greater than sanding in terms of...
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    Upgrading my PitBarrel Junior

    I was under the impression that a heat shield increases pressure around the coals, causing it to burn more air and fuel, thereby delivering a shorter cook. It's mitigated by ventilating it or reducing the distance. Every professionally made heat shield I see is ventilated or has adjustable vents...
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    Upgrading my PitBarrel Junior

    It says "porcelain enamel coating" on their website. So I may need a different drill bit for starting the holes. The only concern is it cracking. Exactly what I was thinking! Keep that heat consistent. I can find many steel pizza pans with holes in them online, but most are coated in stuff...
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    Upgrading my PitBarrel Junior

    Hello everyone! New member here. I want to upgrade my PitBarrel Junior. I plan to add screws for more racks, a heat shield, and a thermometer. Oh yeah and I'll be modifying the intake so it can close all the way. Other than screws and stuff, what else do I need? Has anybody drilled a PitBarrel...
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