Pit Boss Silve Star Series 3 Electric

[gmc2003]

Wait a minute, It may only be an illusion but I only see the holes on the front of the smoker. None in the back. Also it looks like a snug fit - how would you take them out to place at another height since the peg on the rack seems to go into the hole instead of having the rack sit on top of the peg?

Chris

 

[gmc2003]

I was thinking of getting something I could use for jerky other than the bullets I have. The bullets could be modified to hold more racks. These things I figured I could squeeze in 6 racks of jerky and have better control on temps. I could flip flop racks faster I think also.

Yeah I'm looking into an electric for cheese, fish, app's and some lite-weight winter smoking. It doesn't need to be very large.

Chris

 

[weev]

The racks are the same as in the pellet version I bought they are a peg style hook you take the rack out and the rail lifts up and out like on the peg boards most people have by a tool bench

 

[Rings Я Us]

Oh I see.. :cool:

 

[Keith98584]

To bad you didn't get a measurement on the rack size. Am curious to know. Says 21x22 x46 but that doesn't mean anything about your rack size

I pulled the trigger on this unit and have used it to smoke some trout. The racks are 14 3/4 by 11 1/2 inches.

 

[gmc2003]

I pulled the trigger on this unit and have used it to smoke some trout. The racks are 14 3/4 by 11 1/2 inches.

Thanks for the info. Good to know. How's it working out for ya - any complaints or compliments?

Chris

 

[Rings Я Us]

I pulled the trigger on this unit and have used it to smoke some trout. The racks are 14 3/4 by 11 1/2 inches.

Yeah, they sent me this email

Cool. Now you can do a full report when you get it..
Did you get the Home Depot one? It says 5 racks it has.

 

[Rings Я Us]

I would like to see the inside. With and without the chip tray and water pan. And a pic of the heating elements

 

[Keith98584]

Thanks for the info. Good to know. How's it working out for ya - any complaints or compliments?

Chris

No complaints, came well packed, assembly easy, racks can be moved easily, smoked the trout quicker than my Little Chief. Next up is some chicken I think.

 

[Keith98584]

Yeah, they sent me this email

Cool. Now you can do a full report when you get it..
Did you get the Home Depot one? It says 5 racks it has.

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The one I got was the Series 2 and it has 3 racks. I took a bunch of photos during the assembly, I will add them if I can figure out how to post them.

 

[rablack21]

Rings R us, got any update for us? I'm very interested in this unit. Seriously considering buying one. Got any feedback, good or bad? How long does the wood chips last? The advertising says up to 2 hours. It looks like the smoke box is big enough that the wood chips should last longer than that. Just curious.

 

[motocrash]

Rings R us, got any update for us? I'm very interested in this unit. Seriously considering buying one. Got any feedback, good or bad? How long does the wood chips last? The advertising says up to 2 hours. It looks like the smoke box is big enough that the wood chips should last longer than that. Just curious.

Yeah Rings,wassup? Your market research is lacking.I did hear something about them just starting to ship though...:D

 

[Keith98584]

Ok I have used mine for several loads of trout, a chicken and a brisket. Not all at the same time. I find the wood burns about 3 hours, I am using wood chunks, not that really small stuff, maybe that would smoke longer. I really like being able to add chips without opening the door. So far I am very pleased and am starting to expand my menu.
This is how it came packed.
Parts laid out prior to assembly.
All assembled, ready to go. Will need to make a platform to put it on, need it raised up because of my bad knees.
Water pan removed, showing the heating element.

 

[rablack21]

Ok I have used mine for several loads of trout, a chicken and a brisket. Not all at the same time. I find the wood burns about 3 hours, I am using wood chunks, not that really small stuff, maybe that would smoke longer. I really like being able to add chips without opening the door. So far I am very pleased and am starting to expand my menu.
View attachment 358274 This is how it came packed.
View attachment 358275 Parts laid out prior to assembly.
View attachment 358276 All assembled, ready to go. Will need to make a platform to put it on, need it raised up because of my bad knees.
View attachment 358277 Water pan removed, showing the heating element.

Hey Thanks for the pics and info!
Now for the other important questions. How difficult is it to clean?

 

[Keith98584]

Not sure yet, I have not attempted, however once the racks are removed the rails on the side simply raise up to remove. Makes it easy to adjust the spacing between the racks.

 

[rablack21]

Not sure yet, I have not attempted, however once the racks are removed the rails on the side simply raise up to remove. Makes it easy to adjust the spacing between the racks.

Got an pics you can post of the smoke box and area? I know the smoke box looks big, but I'm surprised it will actually fix wood chunks in there too!

 

[motocrash]

Ok I have used mine for several loads of trout, a chicken and a brisket. Not all at the same time. I find the wood burns about 3 hours, I am using wood chunks, not that really small stuff, maybe that would smoke longer. I really like being able to add chips without opening the door. So far I am very pleased and am starting to expand my menu.
View attachment 358274 This is how it came packed.
View attachment 358275 Parts laid out prior to assembly.
View attachment 358276 All assembled, ready to go. Will need to make a platform to put it on, need it raised up because of my bad knees.
View attachment 358277 Water pan removed, showing the heating element.

Kieth,a few ?'s
How accurate is the controller to actual CC temp?
What are the temp swings?
Does a 5x8 AMNPS fit in the chip tray?

Thanks,Bill

 

[Keith98584]

From what I have seen, the temperature control is within 5 degrees of set point, though I have not set there watching it for the entire process. For the AMPS, not sure if it is exactly 1.5 inches tall, maybe, or you might have to leave the lid off the chip tray.

 

[rablack21]

From what I have seen, the temperature control is within 5 degrees of set point, though I have not set there watching it for the entire process. For the AMPS, not sure if it is exactly 1.5 inches tall, maybe, or you might have to leave the lid off the chip tray.
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Good info. That's a big help for me. Thanks Keith!

 

[motocrash]

Thanks Keith.It looks like it would fit fine in the tray without the lid as you said.