Bought a used Smoking Brothers Pellet Smoker/Grill. Question

[motown45]

So I just bought this used Smoking Brothers Pellet grill for a steal. I called their customer service and it is approximately 6-12 years old based on the info I had at the time.

Question, The lid opens and closes but it seems there is a gap that is pretty even across the whole front. What gasket should I get to help get a better seal? And should the gasket go on the lid or along the smoker?

I am going to do the flashlight test tonight so I can see if there are any other gaps. Here are some pics. I think it is in pretty darn good condition for the age.

 

[chopsaw]

That was quick .

 

[SMOKEOCD]

I think there’s a 4 minute lapse between the should I post and I just did it post. Congratulations. Hope it’s all good.
Lava lock the lid, you would have a bit of a problem dripping grease or water or whatever on the lava lock if it’s on the lid.

 

[912smoker]

Glad you found what you were looking for and congrats!
That's the same model I've seen before.

Keith

 

[akjeff]

So I just bought this used Smoking Brothers Pellet grill for a steal. I called their customer service and it is approximately 6-12 years old based on the info I had at the time.

Question, The lid opens and closes but it seems there is a gap that is pretty even across the whole front. What gasket should I get to help get a better seal? And should the gasket go on the lid or along the smoker?

I am going to do the flashlight test tonight so I can see if there are any other gaps. Here are some pics. I think it is in pretty darn good condition for the age.


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I would check with Smoking Bros before doing anything. It looks like that smoker is without a stack/chimney, like my MAK. That gap may be there by design, and acts as a means for venting.

Edit to add: Now I see the stack in the rear. I'd still check with them and see if it's supposed to have that gap.

 

[BigW.]

Nice find. I would not worry about the gasket just yet. Use it a few times. If you notice it leaking a lot of smoke, then maybe...but not a must do 1st thing.