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  1. jasinil2006

    Cast iron frying pan?

    Ah, I see. Still, I think if my smoker gets anywhere near 600-900 degrees F, I’ll have much larger problems than bendy aluminum!
  2. jasinil2006

    Cast iron frying pan?

    Is aluminum melting really a concern? Isn't the melting point of aluminum around 1200 degrees F?
  3. jasinil2006

    Ready to throw in the towel on my Masterbuilt 40" Propane Smoker.

    UPDATE: I added a simple needle valve and since then, I have had much better luck maintaining steady temps. I still need to adjust gas flow occasionally, but for the most part, the smoker temps hold pretty steady. I've come to conclude that the valve that came with my Bayou regulator is junk. I...
  4. jasinil2006

    Ready to throw in the towel on my Masterbuilt 40" Propane Smoker.

    I have a Masterbuilt 2-door vertical propane smoker and I'm also have a heck of a time maintaining even temps (e.g., 225). I've modified my smoker by adding door gaskets, skirts around the base to protect against the flame blowing out, a cast iron pan for wood chips, the Bayou regulator and I...
  5. jasinil2006

    Initial Setup and Using the Masterbuilt Vertical Propane Smoker

    I received a Masterbuilt vertical two-door smoker for Christmas. This thread has been invaluable! I modified my smoker to include a base with casters, removable wind shields for the base, a gasket to seal the doors and insulation to reduce heat loss. I also have used a cast iron pan on top of...
  6. jasinil2006

    Just got my first smoker!

    Hi all, I just got my first smoker - a Masterbuilt vertical propane model. I've done some smoking with my Weber kettle grill, but it requires so much fiddling that it's not really worth it. I am very excited to try out my new smoker (after I assemble it, that is). I live in West Central...
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