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    Where to get sand for smoker (besides a beach!)?

    A few other quick helps, since I just converted mine last week. Make sure you use play sand and not all purpose. Play sand is washed and filtered, all purpose is not. You can only buy it in 40lb bags so you will have plenty for later. And when you cover with foil, only run it from the front of...
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    Newbie smoker checking in!

    Thanks for the suggestions as to how to modify my smoker. I have already swapped the water pans for sand. Also learned about the safety feature on the regulator. I'm gonna close off the bottom vents to help with heat loss like you did Next is a rope gasket kit for the doors and possibly a 3...
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    Newbie smoker checking in!

    Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Tommy and I live in Asheville NC. Just got a smoker for Christmas and am just starting to learn the ways. I have a master forge 2 door gas smoker. Anyways, just wanted to say hello and thanks to everyone for all there help so far!
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