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My experience tends toward the simplest solution as they tend to be the most reliable. Smokers live outdoors usually, and get operated in bad weather so durable wins the day.
As far as longevity, I doubt the cabinet will last much past ten years. Certainly the burner will need replacement...
The easiest way is to mount a needle valve at the tank. You might find a pre-made assembly with some searching. You want a LOW PRESSURE assembly, not high pressure!
For DIY, this is just to give you an idea, and you need to make sure the parts will fit your smoker and are the correct size. If...
The chili dinner was a great success! The chili flavors were very balanced and complex with just the right amount of heat. I let the flavors meld over two nights with great effect. The smoked brisket totally made it. There were lots of, “This is the best I’ve ever had”, and “Don’t change a...
It’s better than rattling around an empty house! I often leave to visit our sailboat to complete projects, but as best I can remember, this is only the second time in thirty years I have been in this house alone at night. Strange.
My wife is leaving me, and going to Mexico tomorrow.
Don’t worry, she will be with my daughter and will hopefully be coming back. I’m crossing my fingers for her return. So, in my lonesomeness, I decided to invite some friends over for a chili dinner.
I started out yesterday by smoking a...
Nice work! Keep posting photos of your build.
I was just in Seattle at Bell Harbor a week ago. Caught a Mariner’s game. Great weather, great fun! Nice view from the boat.