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    Smoker not getting hot

    It sat directly above the burner, but noy completely covering it. But flipping it on the side seemed to give it just enough extra air flow to optimize the heat flow. I tried putting the skillet even higher, but the pan wasn't getting hot enough for the chips to smoke. I may eventually look...
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    Smoker not getting hot

    Thank you! Crazy how just that slight adjustment made a huge difference
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    Smoker not getting hot

    well, I think I have the solution. Just turning them on their side next time. I was able to hit 230-240 on pretty low setting so I am super happy. Thank you for all the help
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    Smoker not getting hot

    Yeah, it was hitting 230-245 on low without that in there today so I'll just have to try a few different things. Definitely like how the wood smokes in the skillet but I also don't want to burn through propane super fast either
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    Smoker not getting hot

    A lot of good feedback! I did buy a dual probe thermometer so I can monitor temp of meat and then temp of the smoker and it's pretty darn accurate. I guess I didn't try the actual tray myself, but a friend of mine has a very similar masterbuilt and his issue was always the woodchips would catch...
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    Smoker not getting hot

    Thanks for the suggestion! That's my thinking as well. I don't think it will take a big adjustment to get it where I want. Like you said, an inch or so should get it to the sweet spot I think
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    Smoker not getting hot

    So I just got into the smoking game with an entry level vertical cuisinart propane smoker. I was told to buy a skillet and a couple of bricks and smoke the chunks/chips that way and get rid of the tray thay came with. I smoked some ribs today and the temp was at 220-240 the entire time ...
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