Smoker too Hot

[BiminiR8]

Hi All - I am using the Char-Broil smoker for the 3rd time and finally got around to getting temp thermometer. The previous two times, I tried to keep it easy and stick to chicken - been told that's the easiest to smoke when you're learning. Well, the chicken was done within 90 minutes instead of 4 hours. Starting the smoker today and having the temperature gauge in the bottom, it's reading almost 400° on the lowest setting. I also have the propane valve barely open. What am I doing wrong? I want to keep the smoker at 250°. Thanks for the help.

 

[noboundaries]

Bump for propane smoker guys.

 

[SmokinAl]

I’m not familiar with your smoker, but do you have the top vent open 100%?
Al

 

[radioguy]

Have you tested the temp gauge? Do you have another accurate thermometer? A lot of the factory gauges are not accurate.

RG

 

[DagoRed]

I have one too. When I am smoking my intake and outlet are barely cracked open. I have a gasket on my door also. It still runs at about 250.