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General Discussions => Mods and Adjustments => Topic started by: Ken on July 12, 2022, 04:32:08 PM
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I’ve read many ways to use foil to prevent fire. I started to use this simple method for my Model 2 WiFi. Just a simple rectangle of foil over a chip screen. This was a test at 250 for the entire three hours. The wood was SI white oak. The foil can be used more than once for added simplicity.
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Did you take notice of how long the smoke lasted compared to no foil? Just curious
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No. The process wasn't that sophisticated. I just tried it and it worked. Then I did it a few more times and got good results. Maybe the type of wood makes a difference. Smoke starts at about the same time and chips worked better too. I decided to give the unit a cleaning and did a normal seasoning like it was a new smoker. After it cooled, I checked the wood and took the photo as it was such a clean burn. I don't know how it would work without the chip screen.
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I think the 2 series is much easier than the 3 series due to the lower wattage element. On my 3DW I've actually programmed it to only do 80% power to the element and still ramp the initial temperature for ~15-20 minutes. That, along with foil over the chip screen, seems to do the trick.
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Before I added the external Auber and started doing a ramp on my #2, I put a single layer of heavy duty foil under the chip screen and the wood was always charcoal.
With the Auber and a 30 minute ramp to 150*, I had to remove the foil and the chip screen.
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I use to have a Model 1. The difference in elements is very real. I had virtually no issues with the wood catching fire. Nice charcoal was the norm. I did use a chip screen which I think is important.