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    Water pan or not

    Your assumption is correct! I monitored the unit internal temp as well as the brats when I cooked them but didn’t the ribs! I will modify that next time! there is some wonderful info here everyone! I can’t thank you enough!!
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    Water pan or not

    Thank you!! There’s some great teaching in there! I did the 3-2-1 method or a modified 4-2-1. Method and never checked the internal temp coz I followed the schedule. In Colorado my ribs on the gril would take 6-8 hours at 250-300 and done was was tested by appearance! Soooo - next...
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    Wife Wants Homemade Pasta

    I love my KA attachment …… like others have said so worth every penny ! hood luck - let us know what u decide and how the taste tests are!!
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    Water pan or not

    Sorry I didn’t mention what I am using …… #2 analog! I kinda expected all sorts of answers but that confirms I need to do it both ways and see wht I like! Anyone ever use beer instead of water?
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    Water pan or not

    To add water pan to my smoker or not? I have. Seen and lots of great info but seems to be a divided camp. My first batch of ribs were a little tough and dry for my liking and what I’m use to from my grill. Next batch I’m going to go lower temp for longer as my first change. AND then try...
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    smokin-it 2 analog turned off and won’t turn on

    Reporting back on first Smoke!! It was a great success! Lots of room for improvement on the ribs for my personal liking! The flavor was great but a little dry and nots so “fall off the bone “ as I like! The brats were the best! The salmon was actually on my Weber gas grill as I’ve got a Lot...
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    smokin-it 2 analog turned off and won’t turn on

    In true foodie fashion I take a lot of pics so once I figure out how to post them you all will be sorry you asked! Thanks for the warm welcoming! I’m glad to be repping Boulder Colorado and our love for backyard cooking!
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    smokin-it 2 analog turned off and won’t turn on

    First things First!! Thanks to all who chimed in and offered this newbie assistance! I will not be shy about asking questions. Before calling Smokin-it this morning I once again plugged the unit in and Yeap - it works just fine!! SO ….. I called Steve and verified my newbie stupidity! The...
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    smokin-it 2 analog turned off and won’t turn on

    Thank you for the link Jim ….. I so appreciate everyone’s help and I Promise updates! Learning curves are flattened with help from those in the know!!
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    smokin-it 2 analog turned off and won’t turn on

    Definitely ! This happened at 10pm last night as I’m a night kid by nature but definitely I will call them! Thank you for taking the time to respond!!
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    smokin-it 2 analog turned off and won’t turn on

    Good Morning and thank you fir the welcome! I found a couple suggestions regarding checking the connections from the back and I will do that this morning. I also read where it’s normal for the unit to cycle on and off and to use the thermometer to verify the temp. I admit I did not have the...
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    smokin-it 2 analog turned off and won’t turn on

    Newbie here! I pulled my #2 analog unit out of the box and got it set up. Plug the unit in and started the seasoning process. With a little trial and error finally had it going and smoking for about 1.5 hours when it turned off. My problem solving steps I clouded plugging into different...
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