Masterbuilt 1050 3rd day (returning unit)

[Chasdev]

I have both the charcoal bin and ash door switches shunted, no issues adding charcoal with the fan running.
I do have the new switches they sent me, sitting on a shelf in the box.
I did replace the fan motor and controller they sent me, just for grins.
Did the software update too but it mostly seems to make the WIFI work better.

 

[pebcakpro]

Today, I am going to attempt a whole week's food prep for my elderly parents again. Pork Loin, potatoes/carrots/garlic, chicken thighs, legs, and asparagus will hopefully all come off at the same time. I am pretty sure I have all my timing correct. I'll see what happens to the switches today.

I really think this type of switch is not great for the grill. I wonder if a magnetic switch may not be better.

Also, I waited for 4 hours before opening my doors for "unnecessary wear and tear" and my garage filled will smoke. Ha ha. I guess wait overnight before leaving doors open? I think I'm going to keep them closed after cleaning.

 

[RCAlan]

Quote from post# 16…
Another helpful tip is when your grill is not in use, “always keep the Charcoal hopper lid and ash bin doors closed” ,but don’t latch them shut. Compressing the springs within the switches is adding unnecessary wear and tear on the springs when your grill is not even in use. End Quote:..

Reading is fundamental and is very helpful in avoiding problems and issues. Never leave trapped smoke in your grill. Once your grill has properly cooled and cleaned to your liking, then close the doors without latching them shut.

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[912smoker]

Waited 4 hrs with the grill running or after shutdown?

 

[pebcakpro]

Reading is fundamental and is very helpful in avoiding problems and issues. Never leave trapped smoke in your grill. Once your grill has properly cooled and cleaned to your liking, then close the doors without latching them shut.

Waited 4 hrs with the grill running or after shutdown?

It was shut down and cool. Then I cleaned it. Then waited 4 hours. Not like I timed four hours. That's how much time passed before I pushed it into the garage and unlatched the doors. Then I went to bed. My wife came home from work hours later and the garage was filled with smoke. Wasn't really a fire. It was still cool to the touch, just very smokey.

I filled the smoker again yesterday and cooked 10 thighs, 16 legs, cabbage head, taters/carrots, and asparagus. I let it cool last night and stored it, but left the doors latched and didn't clean it. Today I'm going to detail it and preseason before smoking another load. Honestly, with not having a working kitchen in my house, I use this thing way more than most people. It's going to get a lot of wear and tear. Plus, I'm cooking all meals for 4 at my house and doing all the meal prep for my elderly parents. I have a functional outdoor cooking area and take my dishes to my parents to clean. That's a whole other story; TLDR: 2019 multiple tornados went through the community; supplies and tradesmen were in short supply before covid even hit (making it that much worse). New roof and new kitchen covered by insurance.

 

[RCAlan]

It was shut down and cool. Then I cleaned it. Then waited 4 hours. Not like I timed four hours. That's how much time passed before I pushed it into the garage and unlatched the doors. Then I went to bed. My wife came home from work hours later and the garage was filled with smoke. Wasn't really a fire. It was still cool to the touch, just very smokey.

I filled the smoker again yesterday and cooked 10 thighs, 16 legs, cabbage head, taters/carrots, and asparagus. I let it cool last night and stored it, but left the doors latched and didn't clean it. Today I'm going to detail it and preseason before smoking another load. Honestly, with not having a working kitchen in my house, I use this thing way more than most people. It's going to get a lot of wear and tear. Plus, I'm cooking all meals for 4 at my house and doing all the meal prep for my elderly parents. I have a functional outdoor cooking area and take my dishes to my parents to clean. That's a whole other story; TLDR: 2019 multiple tornados went through the community; supplies and tradesmen were in short supply before covid even hit (making it that much worse). New roof and new kitchen covered by insurance.

If there’s any remaining charcoal in the charcoal hopper, it will continue smoldering and smoke for many hours. I can pull the inner portion of the charcoal hopper out of my CG 980 and dump it out.. Not sure if you can do that with your Masterbuilt 1050. FYI.
As long as there’s charcoal in the hopper after a cook, it will continue to smoke and if placed in your garage to soon, it’ll cause a stinky, Smokey mess. .02
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[912smoker]

Sounds like you'll get a lot of use from the MB.
I use mine 3-4 times a week and every weekend.
I've never had a smoke problem. Shut er down with controls, insert the 2 slides and she cools down. I usually wait an hour or so before she's returned to her home under the carport .

 

[pebcakpro]

I can pull the inner portion of the charcoal hopper out of my CG 980 and dump it out

Well, I'm jealous. Our book tells us to close the vents and doors to smother out the fire. That way you save the charcoal without having to remove it. I think we Masterbuilt users will have to leave the doors shut. I really wish these were magnetic safety switches like in alarm systems. Then there wouldn't be any kind of spring or problem with it.

Just as I was about to light the thing I heard thunder. Dadgum. It's pitch black outside and severe thunderstorm warning. Oh well. I'll get her done tomorrow I guess. Big Frank is super clean and ready to go. I used the electric cleaner on it also.