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  1. gathumper

    better than masterbuilt? please?

    Well said! There must be thousands of Masterbuilt smokers that were purchased at any number of big box (and small box) stores and online that are in use and providing great food and enjoyment to their owners. We won't hear anything from most of them. Granted there will be out of box failures and...
  2. gathumper

    better than masterbuilt? please?

    I don't know much, and don't own either a Masterbuilt smoker or a ceramic cooker like the Big Green Egg (or Kamado Joe). I have owned a 22" Weber Smokey Mountain for about 5 years and have no complaints and it has produced great smokes every time I have used it. The only issue I have with it is...
  3. gathumper

    New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

    I hope that's true, but I'd check carefully, I called twice and got two different stories. The last thing they told me was that some would have stainless interior and some would not, depending on the retailer. I hope they all have ss, that would be a good move, IMO.
  4. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    The sunny south, Georgia! I have a room under my front porch that is currently cement block walls with a dirt floor. I'm debating on the floor, but thinking about making it my smokehouse. It's long and narrow (about 8x30) and I may end up with multiple rooms for curing, smoking, and storage...
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    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    Good info! Not sure why a freezer didn't occur to me! I liked the glass door so I could see what's going on without opening the door, but was concerned about the insulating quality of the "display" coolers. A freezer would be a good idea and also eliminates the need to cut! The cooler I posted...
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  8. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    Yep, I've been looking at fridges on Craigslist this week! Just reading an article on sausagemaker about this. Did yours go anything like this? http://www.sausagemaker.com/tutorials/chamber/curing_chamber.html I guess it's oK to hijack your own thread! Here's another build I found here...
  9. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    That's why I'm thinking about getting an SI3 and then adding another one, or a different smoker if needed. The SI3 is the smallest I think I want to get, just because I like to turn out full slabs of ribs or smoke a full packer. What could push me over to the SI4 is my desire to hang 20-25...
  10. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    Good Word! I'm going to call Steve in a week or so and probably drive up to Nashville and meet him in February. SI3, SI4, who knows, I'll be happy with either one.
  11. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    Thanks for your thoughts. I agree with you mostly. I can't help being OCD, thank goodness the ADD balances it out! I just enjoy learning everything about something that I'm interested in. That's the way I'm wired and it aggrevates my wife to death, and sometimes gets me, too! And, I know...
  12. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    Thank You! Just looking at Auber's web site for more detailed info and found this. The SI is golden for all my needs with the Auber! Obviously not going to run at 65 when it's 90 outside, but I believe it will cover all the bases! Minimum Control Temperature5 °C (9 °F) above ambient with...
  13. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    I was more wondering about lower temps, but it would be good to know what temps the SI is capable of with the Auber.
  14. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    I wonder how the SI4 is set up since it includes the Auber? If I get the SI3 I'll probably start off without the Auber and add it later if needed, but I'm thinking it would be a nice thing to have. Options! On a side note, Steve said the digital version is coming along well and would probably...
  15. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    Just to be clear, I was thinking about also using the new smoker for butts, ribs, brisket usually done at 225-250. Turkeys I smoke from 275-300. The PK100 is advertised from 65-250. The SI 100-250, but I don't know if the Auber PID changes that? Just thinking it would be good to have options!
  16. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    My understanding is that you would bypass/eliminate the on-board digital controller? Not my area of expertise but I'm sure someone else will help out!
  17. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    Thanks for the link! I had looked at this one earlier, along with their other smokers. The thing that concerned me about this one was the 200 degree upper limit. I would like the versatility to go up to at least 250 for some smokes, and I'd really like the ability to go up to 300 if I wanted to...
  18. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    Thank You! Confidence is HIGH on buying the SI smoker, just need to decide #3 or #4. I don't NEED the #4, but I want it! The #3 WOULD meet my needs, and a fella can always buy another one (or something different). Heck, I just "accidently" ordered one of these! On sale, $20 rebate, $10 Club...
  19. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    All Right, somebody needs to stop me from going ahead and buying the Cabela's branded Pro Smoker PK100ss while it is on sale! Is there any reason NOT to choose it over the SI #4? They seem to be comparable in size and features and I really like that the PK100 will hold a lower temp. I might...
  20. gathumper

    My First Electric Smoker - Masterbuilt 40" or Cookshack Clone?

    Thanks for the links! I overlooked this one on Cabela's site and had not seen the Pro Smoker from PS Seasoning either.  I have been VERY busy the past 2 weeks preparing, interviewing, AND being selected for a new position at work, but I have had a little extra time this weekend to do some more...
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