Gasser going down hill

[buzzy]

My smoker was working great this weekend. Now doing a brined spatchcock turkey can’t get temp over 210. Was at 230 before putting bird in. Heading towards hr 4. IT is 131. Should I pull it to put in oven or is it ok to ride out since it hasn’t been injected. Need guidance soon. Thanks in advance

 

[zwiller]

Try resetting valve. Turn off. Remove valve and wait a bit. Install and turn on SLOWLY and fire up. Pretty common issue.

 

[HalfSmoked]

yup it is make sure coupling nut is screwed on all the way to open tank value all the way.

Warren

 

[buzzy]

I got temp of 240 now but what I’m concerned about is the bird not making it to 140 in 4 hrs. Am I making a bad bird or since not injected just brined am I ok

 

[HalfSmoked]

You were at 131 how long was it without heat. I personalty would not be concerned.

Warren

 

[buzzy]

Thanks halfsmoked
Was never w/o heat. Just low temps. Undid all connections then hooked back up. Got rack temp of 255 & rising. No concern??? Ride out until 165 IT

 

[HalfSmoked]

Good enjoy it.

had that happen at an event someone was helping me and they didn't screw the tank fitting up tight and had low flame.

Warren