High Temps

[Nore03]

Forgive me all, I am a noob at smoking but I am patiently trying to figure it out. I purchased a propane smoker and have been trying to keep my temps down, the lowest I have been able to get it to us 300 degrees F. All the vents are closed and the gas is as low as I could get it. Any suggestions on what else I can possibly do. If it helps this is the smoker I purchased Masterbuilt Pro MDS 230S Dual Fuel Smoker.

 

[smokerjim]

not familiar with your smoker but did you try to open your vents all the way, is your thermometer accurate, 300 seems awful high for a low temp. i'm sure someone familiar with your smoker will be around

 

[Winterrider]

I had a hard time controlling temps in my propane King Kooker also in the summer time. That was my reasoning why I purchased my MES 40. A needle valve may help somewhat.

 

[JckDanls 07]

I'm thinking your going by the manufacturers thermometer ??

My suggestions would be to research the needle valve mod ... and get a digital dual probed thermometer (tested in boiling water) ...

 

[mike243]

Make sure the top vent is wide open to let as much heat out as possible

 

[pineywoods]

Does that model come with a water pan/ drip pan?