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  1. novasbc

    Which meat thermometer?

    Interesting, I see that ivation used different probes than maverick. This is what mine came with, and I re-ordered (note the curve).  Mine never had any rubber grip of any sort. Maybe I'll order a different set of probes this time.
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    Which meat thermometer?

    I've had the ivation branded maverick model for a couple of years now. From a functionality perspective, I love it. Does anybody have problems with the probes breaking? I have gone through a number of them now. It seems like they need a grip on the end and a cord relief, because the best I...
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    Smoked Turkey - Rubbery Skin

    I was coming to this board today to ask the OPs question. The same thing happens when I smoke chicken.  On the chickens, I take them off, turn my barbecue pit up to it's max, and it crisps up the skin real nice. I was wondering if this would translate to a bigger turkey. The next time I do a...
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    Cutting a hole for the stack?

    I asked at one point whether square would be fine on this forum, and it was indicated that it had more surface area, and throws of the equations (Here is the post: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/216120/exhaust-stack-heights#post_1412432.). I did use a torch myself, and drew around it first...
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    novasbc's 250 gallon propane tank build

    I'll post some more pictures tomorrow, but last weekend I was able to fire it up for the first time. It worked excellently, and the heat was within 5 degrees from one side of the tank to the other! It was super easy to keep it anywhere from 225-300 degrees. Still have more work to do, need to...
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    Exhaust Stack Heights

    I went with the 8" pipe, and 34" height. I inserted it only as far as I had to. I still need to cut it flush, but it was enough to fire it up. Worked great!
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    Exhaust Stack Heights

    Thanks! Do most people cut the stack flush with the top of the cooking chamber? The easiest is obviously to let one side of the pipe extend down into the cooking chamber.
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    Exhaust Stack Heights

    That's the formula I used in all my calculations.  Unless there is some magic I'm unaware of, my choices are limited.  I can get 4", 5", 6", and 8" I.D. pipes.  I have to work within those limitations.  With this, and a 6" I.D. pipe, I end up having to go with 49" in length
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    Exhaust Stack Heights

    So, I just verified the type of square tubing I already had, and it is 3" inner diameter.  To make 1,384.66 cubic inches with 3", I would need a nearly 13 feet height.  If instead, I choose square tubing of 6" inner width, it would be right at 38.5", which is close to the magical 36". Maybe...
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    Exhaust Stack Heights

    I am looking to install the exhaust stacks today. Based on the calculator from DaveOmak, I have the heights of the stack required for various inner diameters.  It seems you want to have this as close to 36" as possible?  I infer this from his comment: If that is the case, and I don't have the...
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    Door sealant

    Thanks! I guess the lavalock is closer to what I want (based on width).  It looks like I should have used 2" wide strapping for the flanges if I wanted the gasket to be hidden.  I used 1" wide strapping with it halfway on the metal, and half off, resulting in only 1/2" best space to cover a...
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    Door sealant

    I guess I never subscribed to the thread, but I recall a couple of threads where folks used a particular sort of oven rope seal under the flange. Since I can't find the thread, anyone have suggestions for the material to seal the doors under the flanges?  I know I can use RTV and plastic wrap...
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    novasbc's 250 gallon propane tank build

    I think they uploaded in the wrong order, when I'm at a computer I'll fix it. Now it's time to do the exhaust stack and the grates.
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