Masterbuilt Pro Mods

[baer1911]

Gentleman,

I got my smoker this past weekend amd quickly realized that stock pan was garbage for chips, I found a thread on here and threw together a new cast pan, then hopped on amazon and ordered a needle valve.  I'm going to be smoking some sticks, sausage, and brats this weekend.  Hoping I can achieve 140F for drying the casings, what do ya'll think?

 

[ryanmn]

I'm using the same smoker, need to make the same upgrades. Can you link to the pan and valve your bought?

 

[baer1911]

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• baer1911
• Apr 3, 2017

Just a cheap 10" cast iron pan with 3 carriage bolts. 6 washers. 3 lock washers. 6 nuts. Go longer with the bolts So you can adjust height. Valve is from Amazon.

Bayou Classic Brass Control Valve

 

[baer1911]

Got my plumbing down.  With the needle valve sitting just below the original, I was holding temps as low as 120F consistently.

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• baer1911
• Apr 6, 2017

 

[r2 builders]

I have a Masterbuilt 2 door vertical smoker with the standard mods most users do.
I have skillet on a rack right on top of the burner.
I havent noticed any issues with this set up but I see a lot of people have elevated their skillet in different ways above the burner.
Am I missing something here or is it just preference?