needle valve parts list for masterbuilt, need confirmation

[solman]

can someone look over my parts list for adding a needle valve to my 40" masterbuilt? and let me know if it looks right (or wrong)? my assumption is that the oem masterbuilt hose fitting is a 3/8" flare.

smoker -> female-female swivel -> valve -> elbow -> oem low pressure propane hose

 

[PAS]

Model Number?

 

[solman]

every big box store seems to have their own unique product number. here's the link to it from cabelas:

https://www.cabelas.com/product/MASTERBUILT-ADVENTURE-SERIES-PROPANE-SMOKER-S/2861720.uts?slotId=0

 

[solman]

based on this post, it looks like 3/8" flared is the proper size for the masterbuilt propane series: https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...-44-propane-smoker.221388/page-3#post-1598034

 

[SonnyE]

Better take along your OEM parts to make sure the threads fit.

 

[fishcatchr]

I’d spare all the connectors and just purchase the needle valve and a propane hose extension (3/8” flare on either end of the hose). Place the needle valve between the two hoses and your done. You’ll get precise control with the convenience of a longer hose. Did this on my old propane smoker it it worked like a champ.

 

[solman]

I’d spare all the connectors and just purchase the needle valve and a propane hose extension (3/8” flare on either end of the hose). Place the needle valve between the two hoses and your done. You’ll get precise control with the convenience of a longer hose. Did this on my old propane smoker it it worked like a champ.

yeah i thought about that too, and i'm still considering that as an option. these two parts would be all i need. the valve would be further away from the smoker, but that wouldn't be a bad thing. it's not like i need to eyeball the flame while making adjustments.

 

[fishcatchr]

yeah i thought about that too, and i'm still considering that as an option. these two parts would be all i need. the valve would be further away from the smoker, but that wouldn't be a bad thing. it's not like i need to eyeball the flame while making adjustments.

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This is the exact setup I had. The valve was within arms reach of the smoker and I had no issues “eyeballing” the flame if needed.

 

[indaswamp]

I like the needle valve from tejas smokers...

"950-BRF-MB - Gas Needle Valve Precision machined brass needle valve, 1/4" female NPT x 3/8" male Gas Flare NEW ITEM"

You'll have to scroll down the page, there is no direct link to the valve:
https://tejassmokers.com/Brass-Fittings-Valves/22

 

[indaswamp]

The high quality precision valve is so much better for fine adjustments....