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  1. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    I hope you are keeping a log of your smoking efforts. Mine is invaluable as both a learning tool as I went and a reference when I need a quick  review. BTW - as a quick review, go over pork butt and brisket smoking techniques in the Forum  as there are  differences  about how you go about ...
  2. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Great!  I also found that time, experimenting and experience also helps. Love Menards - you can get EVERYTHING there!
  3. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    I have had some success with two small water pans that do save some grill space. I am looking at  partially "blocking" the inlet  to the main chamber to deflect some of the heat. I am using aluminum foil  to test sizes and location and will use a more durable  metal for a deflector when I have...
  4. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Whew;-) So from what you are saying it sounds like it is an air flow problem. I use a char griller Smoking Pro and I can get the SFB over 500 degrees  ( an accident:-) and can pretty much take the main chamber to 400. Using the dampers, I start wide open t getup to temp, then adjust down to...
  5. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Uh - WHY would you even want to use coal to smoke food? Are you talking about charcoal briquettes (such as Kingsford) and not actual coal? Also, your normal smoking temps are 250 degrees or lower, occasionally you might want to go to 325, but not that often. 300 degrees and above is more for...
  6. misterc01

    Char-Griller Smokin Pro with firebox- Mods

    Depending on how you  have it welded - yes it should. I am a big fan of using USDA approved high temperature silicon as a sealant, especially the SFB door as well as the joint between the SFB and main chamber. .  
  7. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    I have had outstanding success with the hi temp FDA approved food safe caulk by first making sure the lid closes as tightly as possible mechanically. A little bending with a broom handle across it to keep the top round and some gently taps with a body hammer got it as close as possible. Then I...
  8. misterc01

    Char-Griller Smokin Pro with firebox- Mods

    How long have you been smoking meats and how experienced are you with your smoker, fuel types, etc? It makes a huge difference and if  this is your first brisket,  cliffcarter has your answer - do it during the day. I would add, monitor you temps regularly (when I  started I checked them every...
  9. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Having a start point is always  a good idea, but as Shawn said, it depends on your bit. Temp gauge location thoughts - I have mine at about the center of where I will be placing whatever I am smoking  so the probe tip is "just" above the grate when the lid is closed. I left the upper one in as...
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  11. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Have to say I sort lucked into getting a Char Griller Pro. Started with just a Char Griller SFB that I modified into a mini smoker to see if I liked the idea of smoking meats,  and got hooked after  trying he big four - chicken, brisket, ribs and Pork Butt. What I liked about the Pro after I go...
  12. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Run some charcoal and wood thru it to s get it really smoking and then see where you have leaks. I did not have to do anything around screws, handles, etc, as well.  I did massage the lid so it closed completely and a couple gentle strategic taps here and there with a body hammer got total metal...
  13. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    I use my gas grill or, when visiting  my Mom hers, to smoke with problems. You do  get much easier  zone control heating since you can only use the burner(s) that  let you match the temp, and not hard to get a chip box on the burner for the smoke. If making a move to charcoal and looking for a...
  14. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    My same standard boring answer - but high temp FD approved silicon sealer is outstanding - handles temps  in excess of 600 degrees, easy to use, can be removed and replaced easily of you  wan to paint, or just paint over it. Since the SFB is mated to the grill, it makes a leak proof seal as...
  15. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Once again - you can get USDA approved food safe  high temp silicon sealer that will go  to at least 600 degrees. I got mine from eBay inexpensively. You can get small tubes or in caulking gun size. I have used it on three  Smokers and it works great. You can apply before you attaché the SFB, or...
  16. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    The high temp caulk will do the trick with no disassembly. I have done it on both of mine and easy, no leaks. You can even paint it (spray) to match grill if desired. On mine, the amount of leakage between the lid and body of the grill is too minor to bother with. Good luck!
  17. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Once again - you can get USDA approved food safe  high temp silicon sealer that will go  to at least 600 degrees. I got mine from eBay inexpensively. You can get small tubes or in caulking gun size. I have used it on three  Smokers and it works great. For the lids - I put on a decent 1/4 inch or...
  18. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    On target comment.  Experimented with the extension in my Char Griller by varying the height above the grill. I found that about 2 1/2" above grate level worked best in my application.  
  19. misterc01

    Char-Griller Smokin Pro with firebox- Mods

    I found that food grade FDA approved High temp silicon sealer works great to take care of the little gaps here and there.
  20. misterc01

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Take your time and experiment, Not all the "advice" works for everyone. Play with it and your fuel sources, etc. have fun!
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