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  1. cman55

    Brinkmann Smoke N Pit low temps, too much charcoal

    I had thought Brinkmann would have had an American based presence and they do.. They're based out of Texas so you may need to get someone that's fluent in Texan..  
  2. cman55

    oklahoma joe's smoker?

    I own the OKJ and from what I've read, at the price point we're talking about... $400-$500, The Joe is your best bet. Just make sure you do a really good visual inspection on it in the store you're buying it from. Make sure the chamber door lines up straight along with the firebox. You're better...
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    Brinkmann Smoke N Pit low temps, too much charcoal

    You might want to contact the manufacturer and let them know exactly what you think of their product. You might get something out of it if you layout exactly what your experience was. Make sure you get to customer service and talk to a boss as I'm sure they have a phone #. Follow up with an...
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    Anyone use wood pellets in their MES?

    Well, the upside is that I completed the Rib smoke today without any problem using chips. The next time I smoke some cured bacon, I'll use the AMNS. I usually keep the smoker temp at 200F max anyway when smoking pork belly.  Thanks for the tips on the airflow issue. I'd like to think...
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    Anyone use wood pellets in their MES?

    Bear, I have the Gen2 MES 40. I have it outside in a covered area. I also use the 6x6 and I think that one only burns dust so Pellets might not be an option for me with this. I will burn the next tray quite a bit longer before putting it in the smoker too.  Will keep ya posted!
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    Anyone use wood pellets in their MES?

    thanks for the Tips! I'll give those a try today...
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    Anyone use wood pellets in their MES?

    Bear, I'm having the same issue with the AMAZIN. I even tried forced air with a small fan blowing into the opening where the chip loader goes and the dang thing still went out. It certainly looks like an airflow issue. When using the Amazen, do you leave the ash tray and chip loader in or out...
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    Smoking with wood heating pellets

    I've become a recent convert to using pellets in a GF smoker. Hickory, Cherry, Oak, Mesquite all work quite well. The only difference that I can see between a GF smoker and a Pellet smoker is that with the GF, gravity feeds the pellets into the smoking chamber whereas with the Pellet smoker, a...
  9. cman55

    Temperature control for my Oklahoma Joe Longhorn

    Think of it like learning how to drive a stick instead of an automatic.. :) Once you master damper control, your OKJ will serve you well for years to come.  Smoke On!
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    Arrrgh! My MES 40 burst aflame...

    Did you upgrade the wire gauge before soldering? Those connector wires are pretty thin. "Stranded" too I think. If and when the next failure happens, I'll splice on a heavier gauge wire and then solder directly to the lugs (if they haven't corroded). 
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    Replacing the Heating Element in the Masterbuilt Electric 40" Gen 2

    Jted,   Thanks for the info about the high temp spade lugs. I melted the yellow plastic covering that came with the lug, crimped down the bare metal, then I covered with shrink tubing. It would be nice if this fix lasts. I am very disappointed that the connector on the heating element corroded...
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    Arrrgh! My MES 40 burst aflame...

     I wouldn't be comfortable with a "hard wire" connection to the heating element. I used a spade connector after stripping .25" of old wire/insulation off the lead and using shrink tubing. After crimping, I reconnected the wires and was good to go. I did notice some melting on the original rubber...
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    Replacing the Heating Element in the Masterbuilt Electric 40" Gen 2

    Yep, mine went out one fine weekend morning. Right when I was going to smoke a slab of cured Pork Belly for some buckboard bacon. Turned on the box, set the temps.. then nothing.. Nada..  Well, Masterbuilt was pretty good about it. They sent me a replacement heating element soon as it arrived...
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    THE PERFECT SMOKER ??

    I learned that gadgets are fine but first, you have to learn how to use your equipment. Once I learned the nuances of a GF smoker, using the gadget has become easier than ever. I can compare it to learning how to drive a stick AFTER learning how to drive an automatic. I would be the first to...
  15. cman55

    Gravity Feed Smoker Reviews/Opinions

    I recently did a 14lb pork shoulder on my Stumps GF and it really did the job over the entire 12hr cook time. I used Lump for fuel and chunks in the pan. I also used Hickory Pellets in the chute and they worked great! The gravity almost made the smoker act as if it was a pellet fed smoker.  I...
  16. cman55

    Best Meat Slicer for Bacon and/or Brisket

    Slices look great Torp. Ready for the pan!!
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    Deciding on a new smoker- opinions wanted

    I just got the Stumps XL Baby and although its expensive, I think I may be getting my money's worth. I was able to get the internal temp to 400F in a snowstorm and after shutting off all air and sealing it, it held at over 200F for quite a long time and I was able to properly season it. Not sure...
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    Gravity Fed Smokers: Stumps XL Baby

    Not sure why Stumps named this the "baby" XL. This thing is a beast of a smoker! 450lbs of smoking goodness! It took 4 men and a forklift to get baby in the trailer.. Finally got Baby on the deck! Getting ready for seasoning: Finish and ready for the first smoke! I got a...
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    Gravity Fed Smokers: Stumps XL Baby vs. Superior Smoker SS2

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