Matt....Just got mine last week. Having a real challenge keeping the temp in the 225-250 range. Low air flow keeps the temp down...yes....and increased air flow cranks up the heat, yes? I have the propane on the lowest setting and sides vents virtually closed and toyed with top vent open and virtually closed. Temp just sits around 275-300...too high. Any suggestions...other than shutting off the gas and reigniting it to keep in the 225-250 range? Thanks in advance.--Pete
Sorry to hear that. I haven't had that problem. Have you also adjusted the valve on the propane tank itself? Turning it just a little so that it is barely open? If so and you still have the problem I would recommend buying an adjsutable regulator like this one or something similar, which should definitely help. KING KOOKER Model# 00502- High Pressure Adjustable Regulator www.walmart.com/ip/15913968?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227025370985&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=56166657369&wl4=pla-88836567129&wl5=1014895&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=15913968&wl13=&veh=sem In any case, you definitely want to keep the top vent completely open so the smoke can pass through and exit the chamber--if you keep it closed you could allow creosote to build up on your protein, which is not good. Keeping it open also prevents moisture from buildiong up in the chamber.
I bought the shelf on Amazon. It's a Masterbuilt accessory--made for the digital smokers (20101613 Smoker Side Shelf). You do have to modify it a bit to fit the dual fuel smoker. Here is the link: the www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OGP3DQS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Can you make a video showing how to do these mods?
+Kyle Kral +mvol5973 Sure, I'll try to make a quick video on the mods soon. Thanks for your interest!
Matt....Just got mine last week. Having a real challenge keeping the temp in the 225-250 range. Low air flow keeps the temp down...yes....and increased air flow cranks up the heat, yes? I have the propane on the lowest setting and sides vents virtually closed and toyed with top vent open and virtually closed. Temp just sits around 275-300...too high. Any suggestions...other than shutting off the gas and reigniting it to keep in the 225-250 range? Thanks in advance.--Pete
Sorry to hear that. I haven't had that problem. Have you also adjusted the valve on the propane tank itself? Turning it just a little so that it is barely open? If so and you still have the problem I would recommend buying an adjsutable regulator like this one or something similar, which should definitely help.
KING KOOKER Model# 00502- High Pressure Adjustable Regulator
www.walmart.com/ip/15913968?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227025370985&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=56166657369&wl4=pla-88836567129&wl5=1014895&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=15913968&wl13=&veh=sem
In any case, you definitely want to keep the top vent completely open so the smoke can pass through and exit the chamber--if you keep it closed you could allow creosote to build up on your protein, which is not good. Keeping it open also prevents moisture from buildiong up in the chamber.
How did you do the shelf and the connector for the wires?
Sorry for the delay I have a video of the mods and will post it this weekend.
Did you ever post a video on this shelf mod?
where did you buy the shelf, part number?
I bought the shelf on Amazon. It's a Masterbuilt accessory--made for the digital smokers (20101613 Smoker Side Shelf). You do have to modify it a bit to fit the dual fuel smoker. Here is the link: the www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OGP3DQS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1