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  1. jomadav

    Masterbuilt Pro Dual Fuel - Final answer on door seal needed

    Good morning Dave. I have used the search box above alot lately for thins model. Thats what lead to the confusion actually. Lots of trial and error in the threads on it, but no real answers to a good standard solution, or if even necessary. But it appears most people here have put one in. On...
  2. jomadav

    Masterbuilt Pro Dual Fuel - Final answer on door seal needed

    I accidentally posted this in another forum. I purchased a used - but in good shape - MB pro dual fuel and want to seal the door. I have read several methods here but nothing definitive. A lot of ideas and " I tried this" are out there - I am looking for what actually worked best in the end...
  3. jomadav

    Help Choosing the Right Smoker

    You are correct Sir. I will move my question over there. Thanks for the help here.
  4. jomadav

    Help Choosing the Right Smoker

    OK you guys. No more jumping around. I sticking with the Masterbuilt gas for now ( the rest of the season anyway). I am going to use it this weekend for some pork ribs or a whole chicken for starters. I am looking at options on the right material to seal the doors with - some say rtv, some say...
  5. jomadav

    Need help sealing master built smoker door

    Oops. Rookie mistake - didn't see the second page to this thread. Sorry. BTW - before I put the gasket on mine....which method was the "best" for holding up?
  6. jomadav

    Need help sealing master built smoker door

    Did anyone here find the " perfect" method to seal the doors? I just bought a used 2 door and I was reading all over the place different ways to do it. I just bought the silicone seal from Home Depot, but noticed on BBQgaskets website they say to install their product on the door for best...
  7. jomadav

    Help Choosing the Right Smoker

    UPDATE : the Brinkmann ECB I bought yesterday is on Craigs List right now to be sold. I just bought a Masterbuilt Pro propane 2 door nearly new for $65.00 . I didn't necessarily want to end up with gas, but nobody wanted a reasonable price on used electrics around here and the gas one fell in my...
  8. jomadav

    Maverick Help

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  9. jomadav

    Maverick Help

    Just bought a brand new Maverick 2 pc. set and have now used it twice. First time, I used in my smoker to do beef ribs - used the maverick to watch air temp.  - and the ribs turned out undercooked. Second time, yesterday, pork loin, same smoker, this time I ran the Maverick side by side with...
  10. jomadav

    Help Choosing the Right Smoker

    OK. So heres what i did. I bout on Craigs List an ECB , but the charcoal Gourmet one, that the guy did all the mods already on - see attatched pic.. $40.00, brought it home and fired it up. temps ran high and took a while to figure out vents, then was ok at 225=230 or so (1.5lb. pork loin). All...
  11. jomadav

    Help Choosing the Right Smoker

    I forgot to ask about wattages for electrics. what is considered adequate?
  12. jomadav

    Help Choosing the Right Smoker

    Thanks for the input. I am leaning towards gas or electric.  An electric, like Brinkmann...
  13. jomadav

    Help Choosing the Right Smoker

    Which sites were you talking about?
  14. jomadav

    Help Choosing the Right Smoker

    Opinions wanted - buying advice wanted I have a smaller patio here at the house, use the smoker about 4 times a summer ( lack of use due to frustration ) , and am looking for a "different one" until I get my methods down, then buy something nicer in a couple of years - like a Traegor or close...
  15. jomadav

    Thermometer advice wanted

    Thanks to both of you. I looked at the Thermoworks link - exactly what I am thinking, but not so much on the oven probe stuff. I also looked t the Maverick ones , while I like them, they don't go down close to 0 dig. Not a big deal - I think the  Maverick is what zi am looking for. I already...
  16. jomadav

    Thermometer advice wanted

    I want to by a new digital thermometer. I am familiar with the Maverick ones and have Looked around Amazon for reviews. Here are my questions : 1. Is there one out there that will read from a "below zero" temp to over 500 deg?  - I am looking for wide range of use. 2. Is a budget of 50-60.00...
  17. jomadav

    Simple smoke generator

    I was told 1:45 hrs. Pull it. Wrap in plastic wrap for a week. Then it can be used. This is a simple method I'm sure.
  18. jomadav

    Simple smoke generator

    3 hrs?....was I told bad info before?
  19. jomadav

    Simple smoke generator

    I'm not buying anything from Todd today. Question: if I smoke chese at 82-83 deg do I have to shorten my time? Say from 1hr 45 min to less? I was told 1:45 @ 70-80 deg
  20. jomadav

    Simple smoke generator

    I didn't get the box. Can I improvise- what size?
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