Masterbuilt Analog - mailbox mod ?

[PolishDeli]

Anyone here have a Masterbuilt 30 inch Analog (MB20070210)?

The analog model does not have a side wood chip loader like the digital models do. Without that port hole, how do add a mailbox mod?

 

[dr k]

I've had this pic a few years if I ever had an analog and plugged the small vent hole in the back. Make it symmetrical for even heating with 3" holes in the top and make drain hole the same for a T. Foil bottom and cut a smaller hole than 3" to funnel grease in a can with water to air seal and have all air come in through the same hole from the mailbox. Or get a 3" vent cap. Seal hollow air spaces from cut outs with RTV high heat silicone from auto dept.

 

[Brokenhandle]

A holesaw through the side near the bottom. Not sure if I have same model as you but it is a 30 inch analog

Ryan

 

[PolishDeli]

Thanks, guys. I appreciate it.
Cutting a hole on the side was my first thought.

I don't have this smoker, yet. My current equipment is a digital mes30, but it is nearing its end of days. The analog seems like a better (and slightly cheaper) option:
Plan would be to run it through an ITC1000 temperature controller; no rewiring nessesary.

 

[dr k]

Thanks, guys. I appreciate it.
Cutting a hole on the side was my first thought.

I don't have this smoker, yet. My current equipment is a digital mes30, but it is nearing its end of days. The analog seems like a better (and slightly cheaper) option:
Plan would be to run it through an ITC1000 temperature controller; no rewiring nessesary.

The ITC1000 Inkbird says the temp measuring range is -50~210F. The Willhi WH-1803B you set your smoker dial to max and plug into will handle 1,650 watts and turn it to a digital on off controller with the sensor near your food for better control or an Auber PID plug and play. The analog masterbuilt I believe is 1,500 watts and I didn't see Inkbird's watt capacity. Inkbird has controllers that cover the watt capacity but I have never seen one that displays over 210F. So whenever someone wants 210F+ for hot smoking, Inkbird isn't the way to go unless building a PID.
WILLHI Digital Temperature Controller Build in Outlet 1650W 110V 15A Over Current Protection Thermostat Controller Heating Cooling -22~572℉ for Reptile Freezer Greenhouse Temperature Control, WH-1803B

 

[Brokenhandle]

I run an auber 1510 with my 30" analog and love it, no rewire involved

Ryan

 

[DougE]

I saw a Masterbuilt analog on sale for cheap last month and almost bought it, then I got to thinking about all the mods I'd need to do. Just what I need is another smoker to spend money on ....

 

[PolishDeli]

dr k
Great info!
Im not yet in the market for a new toy, just planning ahead. Thanks for pointing out better options