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[Dogluvskat]

I have just finished making a smoker out of an old standup freezer. I'm using a 1000watt hot plate for my heat source. Having trouble getting heat above 140c. Any tips or suggestions? Thanks

 

[pineywoods]

Welcome to SMF some pictures will help people understand what you have and give them a better idea of what is going on. Hopefully they can tell you a simple fix

 

[TNJAKE]

Although I can't help you with your issue......welcome to the forum from Tennessee

 

[Winterrider]

140° C is equal to 284° F ( Google )
Most smoking is done 160° - 225° F

 

[Dogluvskat]

140° C is equal to 284° F ( Google )
Most smoking is done 160° - 225° F

Sorry meant 140 *f

 

[JLeonard]

Welcome from Mississippi! Glad you joined up!
Jim

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!
Sounds to me like you just don’t have a big enough heat source to heat that size cabinet.
Al

 

[gmc2003]

This may help:

No seriously, I agree with Al. A bigger heat source is needed.

Welcome to the forum. Happy to have ya join the fun.

Chris

 

[indaswamp]

What style of a thermometer are you using? Some can be off by 25*F or more.....

 

[Dogluvskat]

Having trouble uploading pics..

Would out side temp affect the smoker? I am in northern alberta Canada. We still have 4' of snow and the temp is around -8c

 

[gmc2003]

So your about 17* w/four feet of snow. Yeah that could do it.

Chris

 

[sandyut]

Welcome to SMF