hello all

[chan]

Thanks for the welcome I'll be smokin from n.e. ga. I'm very inexperienced and i'm useing a brinkman electric smoker.However, i must pat myself on the back everthing has turned out great except for the brisket. At some point l'll graduate to a wood burner. I'll be a bit patient in choosing the appropriate smoker to build or buy! I'm surely expecting to hear from the members on the topic. I'm likely to remain quiet for a while and just learn from you pros.

 

[smokinbuckeye]

Welcome! Had my first smoke today on my wood smoker that I just finished building today! So I am new to this as well. Lots to learn here! Ask questions and have some fun.

 

[s2k9k]

 to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! Would you do us a favor and add your location to your profile, Thanks!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-Course, it will teach you all the basics and a whole lot more!

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF!  So glad you joined us!  I started with the same type smoker...bright red electric Brinkman. 

If you need any help roaming around the forums...just shout!  Happy to help out!

Kat

 

[chan]

Thanks again for the kind welcomes! 1st guestion, how do i keep from burning out my heating element on my brinkman? My wood chips are about the size of an orange or apple sliced to about 1/2 inch. They always make contact with the element. I've used a rack and foil with dried wood but the food is normally done before the smoking process has started!. I think I'm about to burn out my second element.

 

[kathrynn]

I used to put the chips/chunks as close as I could get them without touching the element. Try that and see if it helps.

 

[chan]

Thanks, I do make that effort but, usely drop the chunks through the small doorway while burning myself. I tried useing tongs but without success due to the angle. This is one reason I'm considering a different type smoker.