The instructions said not to use an extension cord. How could that affect anything? My GFI on the patio got zapped by lightning. I’ve got to use an extension cord until I get that replaced.
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A long extension cord can cause voltage drop due to the longer run.
With that said, I use a 12/3 SJTW-A outdoor rated cord on my smoker and have not had any issues.
I'd avoid the GFI outlet like the plague.
I used to have a stick smoker that we burned only alder in and the thin bark on it didn't cause any problems. That said the wood chunks I've been using sometimes have thick bark on them and I take it off with a hammer and chisel. Whether it'll affect anything, I don't know for sure.
I don't have any plugs on my patio and I used a 10/12 ft 14 gauge cord the 1st smoke or two and didn't notice any problems but my element is only 400 watts. I use a 6 ft 12 gauge cord now.
You notice that no one really wants to open up that debate.
I too have read about the pros and cons of smoking with bark still on the wood.
Obviously, you wouldn't want to use anything that had mold or lichens on it.
But, I admit, a couple of bagged chips I've used in the past have had bark in them.
I used those pieces and did not notice anything negative or off flavor profile.
The only caveat is that these were small chips with the bark attached and single pieces of bark. YMMV...
Had two chunks they sent with smoker in tray to season. No smoke coming out of top after 2.5 hours.
Barely. I opened it at 3 hours and no smoke came out. Held heat great. I have only used a kettle style propane smoker. I normally kept smoke rolling for 4 hours on a butt or anything over 10 hours.
Perhaps you should try chips or another brand of chunks.
You might want to also send Old Sarge a PM to see what he recommends.
You might want to also send Old Sarge a PM to see what he recommends.
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Hopefully you didn't soak the chunks in water before using. Soaking wood not required for these smokers.
If you ever want to get rid of that #3, let me know.
I'll gladly take it off your hands when you come to AZ for the winter.
I did not soak them. I'll check the tray tomorrow to see if all ash. Just expected smoke to last longer based on everything I've read.
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I have a SmokinTex 1400 in AZ to use, so I don't have to bring the #3 down.
Aww shucks!
well you can't blame a guy for trying.
If I had a #3, I doubt I would be willing to part with it either.
butt is rubbed down good, wrapped in saran wrap ready to go on in the morning. After a suggestion, I have wrapped 3 2" or so chunks of hickory in heavy foil about the length of the wood tray, and poked a bunch of tooth pick holes in it. Get this party started in the morning. Any reason I shouldn't use my maverick dual therm and run the wires through the smoke chimney?
WHOO HOO
That does sound like a party.
I don't see a problem with running them thruogh the chimney.
They're built to take the heat.
When you're done with the smoke, you can run the wires through a damp sponge to clean off the creosote.
That does sound like a party.
I don't see a problem with running them thruogh the chimney.
They're built to take the heat.
When you're done with the smoke, you can run the wires through a damp sponge to clean off the creosote.
Good idea on wrapping the hickory chunks? When I seasoned it, 2 2" chunks were white ash after 2.5 hours.
That sounds like a good idea.
Remove packet full of ash and drop in new packet of chunks while minimizing the amount of time the door is open. Prefect.
When I seasoned my #1 I think I completely burn't up 3 chunks of hickory in 2 1/2 -3 hrs with the temp all the way up. I smoked a butt the other night and at 200-225 4 oz of wood lasted 6-7 hrs. I reloaded the burner tray and went another 5 hrs with a bit less wood. I think it'll last a lot longer at lower smoking temps.
Again #1 vs #2. YMMV
Again #1 vs #2. YMMV
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