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  1. bbqwillie

    new to the group and to smokers

    There is no reason he couldn't partition the smoker (it is YUGE!) into a low temp/high temp cooker. One chamber for low smoking of sausage and the like and a high temp chamber for brisket and butts. He could then get by with just a 110v service for both chambers. With a little creative wiring...
  2. bbqwillie

    Meat thermometor

    The single probe units are shipping. The Block units are not. It has made it to the pre-market. (I was an early backer of the project and have been watching it closely. It's 2 years behind schedule and looks to go 3 years before being on shelves - probably late 2018 or early 2019)
  3. bbqwillie

    new to the group and to smokers

    If you plan on 110V then you are going to be limited as to the wattage you can use. A normal household circuit is 20 amps. Using the 80% rule that would limit you to ~16 AMP draw on the circuit for your smoker.  A 2000 watt element would draw 18 amps (at 110v) at full power. Cutting it a little...
  4. bbqwillie

    new to the group and to smokers

    Welcome LilJoe. Your box is 52.8 cu ft of space. to Heat it from 40*F to 325*F you'll need 2187 BTUs if it's uninsulated and about 625 BTUs if its well insulated (probably a 2" insulation in the top and walls). A 2000 watt element will generate 6824 BTUs/hr and a 2500 watt element will generate...
  5. bbqwillie

    Propane snoker question

    They sell a nice smoked Tofu at the market. It slices well and is always tender (no smoke ring though. I guess you could use some pink food coloring).
  6. bbqwillie

    Propane snoker question

    Don't run the A-MAZE-N indoors all the smoke alarms go off. Trust me on this one.
  7. bbqwillie

    Propane snoker question

    There is nothing wrong with a outdoor oven. I have an 6.5 lb Butt cooking in one right now. The A-MAZE-N is humming away, the TBS is venting and the PID is reading a rock solid 230. Pulled pork tomorrow after a good nights sleep. What's not to love?
  8. bbqwillie

    Propane snoker question

    To get the ring you need a few things: 1) Nitrogen, 2) Oxygen, 3) Heat, The Nitrogen comes from the wood and charcoal being burned, Oxygen from the air and Heat from the combustion of the wood or charcoal. Under the right conditions (Combustion) the Nitrogen combines with the Oxygen to form...
  9. bbqwillie

    Smoking 2 small chickens tomorrow

    That should work. Although I'd probably start at 275 but the 350 finish temp is fine.
  10. bbqwillie

    Propane snoker question

    Your propane smoker wasn't built to burn charcoal or wood as a primary fuel. It was built to burn propane. If you want to burn wood/charcoal then get a smoker that is designed for that otherwise stick (no pun intended) to the fuel it was designed to burn. If you want more smoke get an A-Maze-N...
  11. bbqwillie

    My first pork loin

    You got the 165 from the old FDA recommended minimum temperature for pork. I believe it changed to 145 around 2012, maybe 2013. Believe it or not many people still cook it to 165 or more. Yuck.
  12. bbqwillie

    Brisket And Burnt Ends!

    That's a good looking brisket. Definitely worth a point. World class bark on that bad boy!
  13. bbqwillie

    Restoring cast iron pans

    You're not the only one... https://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/325076-Cast-Iron-Cooking-How-many-of-you-cook-solely-on-cast-iron-cookware
  14. bbqwillie

    Which smoker to buy

    I've had my 20070910 for about 3 years now. After the first year I rewired her to accept a home brewed PID. I also use the A-Maze-N. Can't beat that combination. I cook small because it's just me and the wife. I added a Mav 733 to monitor temps. It's pretty much a set and forget now.  I started...
  15. bbqwillie

    MES30 help requested

    There is nothing  seriously wrong with the MES 30 out of the box. It *is* lacking in a number of areas that would make it a great smoker though.  To correct those deficits is why people modify their units.  All you really need to add is a good term that will give you an accurate temperature...
  16. bbqwillie

    AMNPS with galvanized smoke stack

    I believe the consensus is that unless the galvanized metal is directly exposed to high heat that the risk is minimal.
  17. bbqwillie

    converting to electric

    Yep. It's awfully pricey though (sure is pretty though). You can get a single pole, single throw switch at any automotive parts store for about $2. You're only toggling 12V at maybe .5 amps for the fan.
  18. bbqwillie

    Which smoker to buy

    And it's very easy to adapt a PID to it. Just plug the unit into the PID, set the analog temp at 275, run your sensor from the PID to the CC, set the PID cooking temp to the desired temp (225?), fire up your A-MAZE-N, load your meat and forget about about it.
  19. bbqwillie

    converting to electric

    The PID controller will give the same effect without you futzing with it if you wire it like I showed.
  20. bbqwillie

    Wood chip box and Temperature

    For comparisons sake, when I set mine to 275 I get a range of 271 to 282. 11 degree range measured with my 732. We got "gooder" ones, they actually can get to 275 
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