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  1. genek

    Books with more than recipes?

    Not smoking related but a good one on cooking: The food lab J. Kenji Lopez-alt He has a degree from MIT and is science oriented. GeneK
  2. genek

    smoke hollow regulater

    I have the 30" Smoke Hollow and my regulator looks to be the same as the one on the 38", at least in the pictures of them for sale at Home Depot etc. Mine was just a 1/8" ip thread and screwed out, I use standard pipe fittings to insert the needle valve. a good picture of your regulator would...
  3. genek

    ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Remote Digital Dual Probe

    Hello wbf, I think what you are seeing is that different parts of the meet cook at different rates. I have six slabs of pork butt buckboard bacon in the smoker right now, they are different thicknesses and are heating several degrees off from each other. I use Thermoworks  thermocouples with...
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    Stx international turboforce 3000 grinder issue

    Dommer, To help you with your problem we need a lot more information. You have no location listed, one of us might be close enough to drop by and look at your problem and discuss it over a cup of coffee, lacking that, a picture of the damaged part would really help. I have made many a gear...
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    "Sous Vide" Discussion

    SQWIB, sorry I didn't get back sooner but life keeps getting in the way. I think the build up is caused by the sensor being too far from the element allowing the water on the heating element to actually boil and distill the solids out and let them collect on various parts of the system. The...
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    "Sous Vide" Discussion

    Roller, over the years I have built many sous vide controllers  and systems from deep fryers, crock pots, roasting ovens and even a turkey fryer. The main thing I have found that the home brew tend to lack the circulation and that is critical for good temperature regulation. Most of the systems...
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    Issues with my Auber PID

    Trevor, I'll give some of my thoughts on this. I have used several Aubers  PID controllers but not the particular one you have. On the extension cord, the 14 gauge at 100 feet is pushing it but seems to be in spec for 14 gauge. I prefer to use the shortest and heaviest  that I have for the...
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    Vacmaster VP112

    Reel, we need more information to help. First which version do you have? I have the older one with the dials. What are you packaging? Hot foods will reboil at the lower vacuum levels. What settings do you have set? Mine is set for 30 seconds for vacuum and 5 second for seal, I use 4 mil bags...
  9. genek

    Masterbuilt Vertical Propane - Replacement Gas Orifice?

    What I would do in this situation is take out the present part to be replaced and take it to either an LP dealer or appliance/heating repair place and ask for the proper replacement for natural gas. GeneK
  10. genek

    Chamber sealer Help/Tips needed

    Hi Rpeters, I think the problem with the smoothie is the air that is entrapped in the mixture. Have you tried freezing the smoothie first and then vacuum packing? As for the sausage, I am assuming that you have stuffed it into casings. Have you 'pricked' them so that the air can get out? I have...
  11. genek

    Use of a wine fridge: 40F and food safety

    All the comments so far seem to be right on to me. I want to pass on my observations from my own use of a wine cooler. First I did not use it for curing, I stored eggs and butter and other things in my office/den or computer room. Mine was a Peltier type thermo-electric. One characteristic of...
  12. genek

    Thermopen Timestick Trio on/off button

    Rob, there is no 'off' mode for the trio. On mine I just use the stop button and then push the set button twice to reload the time. Or you can just press the set button once, then clear then press set again to set the timer back to zero to wait for your next time. This type of device draws the...
  13. genek

    New tool...or is it a toy?

    Looks like an over priced Lansky system. GeneK
  14. genek

    Propane shut off timer?

    I bought : Vktech 1/4 Brass Electric Solenoid Valve 110V AC Water Air Fuels Gas Normal Close from amazon. it is controlled by 120v ac. Then any simple timer switch could control this valve. It cost me 12.99 with free shipping. GeneK
  15. genek

    Coastal brand Meat processing equipment

    That they were LEM clones is what I thought when I saw the display in my local Coastal Supply here in Roseburg. GeneK
  16. genek

    frankenstein my traeger

    I would say go for it, after all the smoke house at my grandfathers farm was wood. i have seen people use cardboard boxes with hot plates and so on. Be safe and control the fire from burning the housing and keep the smoke circulating. I have thought of using something like a large parrot cage...
  17. genek

    Pop's Brine Belly Bacon and BBB

    When I did my BBB I just carefully de-boned the butt and cut into two slabs about the same thickness and brined in Pops brine. I smoked using bacon hooks, sliced across the grain and enjoyed! GeneK
  18. genek

    Need Help w/ My Smoke Hollow Smoker Please!

    Hi Shelton, I have the same smoker and mine will certainly get hotter than that. You seem to have eliminated air supply. Mine has all vents wide open and will easily get to over 300. What do your flames look like? When I light mine I always move the chip tray holder to the side and watch to...
  19. genek

    I can't get my smoker above 140

    Without seeing what it looks like I have to make some assumptions, first thing is vents. Smoking is about moving smoke through and around the meat to be smoked. You need vents low down for air to enter and a vent on top for the smoke to exit. Your description sound like the heat is not...
  20. genek

    Is it possible?

    I'm surprised that no one has answered. I say go for it, my electric Dehydrator only goes up to about 135 - 140 degrees F. The smoke would be a nice touch  for some herbs. I'm sure some won't be as good as others, but that's what makes this fun-- experimenting! GeneK
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