Hello from Simi Valley Ca.

[mitchell lawson]

Hello I'm Mitchell from Simi Valley California,

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• mitchell lawson
• Oct 26, 2012

I just picked up my first smoker this past weekend.I found this on a Craigslist ad,and went and picked it up for $80 not bad for being used a couple times still in great condition.The owner of this just wanted to get rid of so he could buy his PINK PIG.I just installed two new Smokey MTN Thermometers.I can't wait to get myself into the smoke and cook something delicious.

 

[s2k9k]

Hi Mitchell! 

to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 40,000 members and over 800,000 posts so you should be able to find almost anything you want to know. Remember the search bar at the top can be your best friend for finding answers fast!

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[jrod62]

Welcome to SMF

 

[vegassmokeout]

 and would highly recommend a digital thermostat.  Just saying.  Happy Smoking.

 

[mitchell lawson]

 and would highly recommend a digital thermostat.  Just saying.  Happy Smoking.

That is my next part to add to my smoker.Do you have any suggestions for a digital thermometer.I am going to check some on-line at Amazon or maybe at Home Depot / Lowes or maybe even BBQ's Galore..

 

[s2k9k]

The Maverick ET-732 is a Great therm! It has 2 probes, 1 for the smoker temp and 1 for the meat temp and has a remote so you can monitor temps from your favorite chair watching the game! It is highly recommended by this forum and is available from one of the forum sponsors who has the best customer service available and is on sale with free shipping right now!

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[oldschoolbbq]

Welcome to the forum , Mitchel. Glad you chose us ,the best BBQ forum on the net

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Plenty of knowledge here and we like to share the info...

Join in and sound off with your ideas ans send some Q-view of your cooks.

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Have fun and...

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello and welcome to SMF!

 

[raymo76]

Welcome!

 

[mitchell lawson]

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• mitchell lawson
• Nov 5, 2012
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I just bought these 5 pieces of metal,and had them cut to fit my SNP for the tuning heat plates.Should I punch/drill holes into these for better air / smoke circulation? I have seen everyone's modification and they are all different.This is for my Brinkman SNP. I just purchased the Maverick ET-733 Dual Probe this weekend for $39 with free shipping can't wait to recieve it this week.

 

[raymo76]

I would suggest playing around with what you have, perhaps remove one or two and play around with there position to see if you can get the heat distributed how you want. Once you drill holes in them you'd have to buy new plates if it didn't work out. So that is why I suggest try it without first and see how it goes.