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  1. snett

    Smoker Mods for Charbroil offset smoker 430

    I thought I would post an update. I sealed everything I could. Ribs and shoulder came out well. There was such a difference in temperatures from the top of the grill and left and right sides. When I had everything on there it was like a 35° difference. I see cleaning out the firebox is going to...
  2. snett

    Cheap offset and Charcoal Use

    I just seasoned my char-broil offset smoker 430. I thought I sealed it up good. However today I noticed that I went through a whole chimney of charcoal in about 2 hours. Is this normal? By the looks of it I will have to add charcoal every hour. I did buy some expanded metal to make a charcoal...
  3. snett

    Smoker Mods for Charbroil offset smoker 430

    So I put it together and see all the gaps in the firebox? Between the top and bottom parts of the firebox. What do you suggest I seal it with permatex red rtv? If so do I run it on the outside only?
  4. snett

    Smoker Mods for Charbroil offset smoker 430

    I saw a forum about making a baffel, tuning plates, sealing the doors and firebox. Does that matter? Or is the smoker too small it wouldn't make any difference?
  5. snett

    Smoker Mods for Charbroil offset smoker 430

    So I was given this smoker as a gift. I'm new to smoking and so far have only done it on a 22 inch weber grill. I know its not top of the line, but I was hoping with the expertise of the community members I can make this smoker worth while. Any and all advice will be considered. Thank you in...
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