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    Huge temperature fluctuations in my masterbuilt propane smoker

    I have an update of sorts: Have smoked ribs twice since I started the post. The first time, I used wood chunks and tried to leave the temp knob alone as much as possible when I reached the right temp. I was still seeing huge fluctuations (goal range 225-250. Saw temp spike to 300 without any...
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    Huge temperature fluctuations in my masterbuilt propane smoker

    Thank you all so much for your suggestions! I'm definitely switching to wood chunks and then going from there. I truly appreciate all your help and will update this weekend when I smoke some ribs!
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    Huge temperature fluctuations in my masterbuilt propane smoker

    Thank you. I'll look into that. I never considered the gas flow to be an issue.
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    Huge temperature fluctuations in my masterbuilt propane smoker

    The chips may be igniting. I don't ever see a flame with them but can see coals. I've also seen ideas that people line the inside of the cast iron pan with foil. I'm gonna try both. Usually once it spikes, I go outside and try to fix it. I've never let it just sit for a long time. I try to keep...
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    Huge temperature fluctuations in my masterbuilt propane smoker

    Hello everyone. I am a long time reader of this forum and a first time poster. I have a Masterbuilt mb20050211 propane smoker. I've had it for almost a year and have always had temperature issues with it. So far the mods I've made are: Using an 8" cast iron pan on top of the stock chip pan...
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