Recent content by sydann

I have a new 40" with the large waterpan and the vent on top left. What is an acceptable temp swing? I have set to 240 to get 225. It goes from a high of 228 to a low of 212. I am monitoring with and oven thermometer and a ET-732 Redi check. Should I go up to 245 to bring the low up some? I will...

I have read on several sites that when smoking different meats that they can only absorb so much. We can smoke a brisket for 10 to 24 hours depending on technique and equipment. But when does the meat say I can't absorb any more. The same  question for ribs and pork butt. some wrap some don't...

I now have my new 40" MES with RF, vent on top left, and large water pan. Did my burn in yesterday and all went as planned. Today did my first test of my MB and the 3 row pellet tray. My MB has 3 1/2" holes at bottom of door  and 1 at the top. I put 2 2x3 blocks of wood on the bottom of the box...

I have been smoking for a few years. Some good some bad results. I have been using a 30" gen 1 that I bought new a few years ago. The only repair over the years was a new controller. I have recently purchased the AMPS, the pellet 3 row and the 12-18" expandable. Of course on my first smoke with...