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General Discussions => Mods and Adjustments => Topic started by: Ken on October 10, 2020, 07:21:30 PM
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Here is my make shift lid. As everything goes with this smoker, heavy duty foil works best.
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I would orientate it so the thermostat is covered as well unless you have pulled the knob and silicone caulked around it.
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It was make shift. I put a plastic bag over the thermometer until it stopped raining.
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I didn’t understand Dave’s response. I always thought the thermostat was waterproof on it’s own.
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I have replaced 3 thermostats on Smokin Tex and Cookshack smokers (the newest was made in 2010). They had no seal around the stem of the thermostat. I assumed Smokin-It was made the same.
I just checked my #3 and #1 and there is a rubber ring around the stem that "should" keep water from entering the thermostat. I would call the fixture water resistant, not water proof. So I would still try to keep as much water off the top of the smoker in the interest of safety. A hotel full sheet pan makes a good cover and does duty as a carry tray as well. Hope I didn't alarm you too much.
Dave
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I keep a cover on it when not in use. That should help.