Smoker Upgrade!
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Thats awesome. I’ll take that 3 degree fluxes all day. Way better than the 20 degree swings I fight.
Yep! I can’t imagine trying to maintain a constant temperature without the help of a PID. Is it something that you can set and walk away from for hours… no; but I was doing dishes, taking the dog out, drinking a beer or two and ‘watching’… not once did I lose control.
I will tell you that I surprised to see that the ‘dial’ temp gauge I installed in the door was pretty much useless… it was not ‘accurate’ at all when comparing to the PID readings. If I had to do it over, I’d not even put one in. The PID with the temp probe I installed is ALL you need.
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Now that air vent stack in the door… totally an ESSENTIAL item!!!
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Thanks for that. I will put that on my list for the build.
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Retired157 I use a mortar mixing tub, they are food grade and come it two sizes. I use the smaller of the two, clean up isn’t too bad as they are smooth and the ends are sloped so not much for corners.
bocephus said in Smoker Upgrade!:
Retired157 I use a mortar mixing tub, they are food grade and come it two sizes. I use the smaller of the two, clean up isn’t too bad as they are smooth and the ends are sloped so not much for corners.
I ordered one of these and it should be in tomorrow for clean ups, hopefully it will make things easier. I will keep it unhooked so I can move it around, so we will see.
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bocephus said in Smoker Upgrade!:
Retired157 I use a mortar mixing tub, they are food grade and come it two sizes. I use the smaller of the two, clean up isn’t too bad as they are smooth and the ends are sloped so not much for corners.
I ordered one of these and it should be in tomorrow for clean ups, hopefully it will make things easier. I will keep it unhooked so I can move it around, so we will see.
I might have to see if I can’t ‘incorporate’ that in my garage. I actually did a lot of my clean up in the bath tub. My wife was not at home… she didn’t ‘ask’ so I’m guessing I did ok.
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I might have to see if I can’t ‘incorporate’ that in my garage. I actually did a lot of my clean up in the bath tub. My wife was not at home… she didn’t ‘ask’ so I’m guessing I did ok.
Retired157 Ok that is too funny!!!
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I might have to see if I can’t ‘incorporate’ that in my garage. I actually did a lot of my clean up in the bath tub. My wife was not at home… she didn’t ‘ask’ so I’m guessing I did ok.
Retired157 that is a very nice muley in your avatar
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Retired157 that is a very nice muley in your avatar
Thanks… sometimes I do get lucky.
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Wow, what a great thread. So much great knowledge and interesting builds! Plus all the wildlife etc.
Well, I spent all day reading about Sausages instead of making my snack sticks, just reading old threads and replying to a few… couldn’t let my attention wander too much and make sausage. This seems like a great place to explain why … NEW LAB PUPPY, HER FIRST DAY AT HOME!! Yep, spent the day puppy priofing house, cleaning up messes, bonding etc, and reading this great community!
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Wow, what a great thread. So much great knowledge and interesting builds! Plus all the wildlife etc.
Well, I spent all day reading about Sausages instead of making my snack sticks, just reading old threads and replying to a few… couldn’t let my attention wander too much and make sausage. This seems like a great place to explain why … NEW LAB PUPPY, HER FIRST DAY AT HOME!! Yep, spent the day puppy priofing house, cleaning up messes, bonding etc, and reading this great community!
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Wow, what a great thread. So much great knowledge and interesting builds! Plus all the wildlife etc.
Well, I spent all day reading about Sausages instead of making my snack sticks, just reading old threads and replying to a few… couldn’t let my attention wander too much and make sausage. This seems like a great place to explain why … NEW LAB PUPPY, HER FIRST DAY AT HOME!! Yep, spent the day puppy priofing house, cleaning up messes, bonding etc, and reading this great community!
Dave in AZ Sounds like a day that you will remember. Glad you found it entertaining as we do.
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Dave in AZ our Spinone is 9 month and there is no puppy proofing that will stop a determined nose. Good luck with your new buddy.
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Dave in AZ That’s a cutie you have there. A quick learner, He already knows how to pose for the camera. He deserves a treat.
By the way, welcome to the Community. -
Wow, what a great thread. So much great knowledge and interesting builds! Plus all the wildlife etc.
Well, I spent all day reading about Sausages instead of making my snack sticks, just reading old threads and replying to a few… couldn’t let my attention wander too much and make sausage. This seems like a great place to explain why … NEW LAB PUPPY, HER FIRST DAY AT HOME!! Yep, spent the day puppy priofing house, cleaning up messes, bonding etc, and reading this great community!
Dave in AZ said in Smoker Upgrade!:
Wow, what a great thread. So much great knowledge and interesting builds! Plus all the wildlife etc.
Well, I spent all day reading about Sausages instead of making my snack sticks, just reading old threads and replying to a few… couldn’t let my attention wander too much and make sausage. This seems like a great place to explain why … NEW LAB PUPPY, HER FIRST DAY AT HOME!! Yep, spent the day puppy priofing house, cleaning up messes, bonding etc, and reading this great community!
Sounds like a great way to spend a day. Enjoy your pup.
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Dave in AZ beautiful puppy thanks for sharing
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I agree, this is an awesome thread. I learned a lot. I only had a 30 inch tall smoker and was handcuffed to the length of sausage I could hang.
I cut the legs off and welded up a box to replace them. Switched from propane to electric and added a thermal blanket enclosing all in wood. I had a Bradley smoke generator hanging around so I mounted that also. Build a PID thanks to this thread!!!
I’m almost finished with this build, I need to add a fan. I promise to add pictures when I finish this with some sausage photos. -
I agree, this is an awesome thread. I learned a lot. I only had a 30 inch tall smoker and was handcuffed to the length of sausage I could hang.
I cut the legs off and welded up a box to replace them. Switched from propane to electric and added a thermal blanket enclosing all in wood. I had a Bradley smoke generator hanging around so I mounted that also. Build a PID thanks to this thread!!!
I’m almost finished with this build, I need to add a fan. I promise to add pictures when I finish this with some sausage photos.scottfletcher Holding you to those pictures. Always interesting to see the homemade modifications people do to enhance their equipment.
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The more I read, them more I’m leaning to a PID temp controlled chamber with convection recirc fan to ensure even temps throughout, electric and just add an external smoke generator. Probably Bellas cold smoke generator by Smokin It. I need to read more and ask more… but all the smoker needs to do is accurate and even temp control 60 to 180 deg or so, those smoke gens put out good for 8 hrs, plenty enough smoke. Then add some humidifier PID sensor and feed to it. I live in AZ, so not a lot of heat generation needed…
I just am not finding a commercial ready made one with both humidity and temp, am I missing an obvious one?
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