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Smokin-It Smokers => Model 2 & 2D - The Middle Kid => Topic started by: duke on January 29, 2019, 11:11:42 AM

Title: Model 2 on order
Post by: duke on January 29, 2019, 11:11:42 AM

I'm new to the forum and just ordered the model 2 and it will be here Thursday , only problem is it's below zero here and need to go out and blow snow so it can be delivered. More than likely I will not use the smoker until spring. I also ordered a Thermoworks smoke. It will be a busy spring because I'm going to increase the size of my deck along with other projects. All my previous smoking has been done on a grill so looking forward to a real smoker. :)

Title: Re: Model 2 on order
Post by: LarryD on January 29, 2019, 11:16:18 AM

Congrats and welcome to the family!  For what it's worth, the smoker will work fine in your weather conditions...  you just have to decide if you're up for it.  :)

Title: Re: Model 2 on order
Post by: duke on January 29, 2019, 12:17:05 PM

I know it will work ok....but will I ? ... Just got in from blowing snow -2 below zero & 20 mph wind...that's enough for me.

Title: Re: Model 2 on order
Post by: old sarge on January 29, 2019, 04:18:15 PM

Welcome and enjoy the smoker.

Title: Re: Model 2 on order
Post by: Hank R on January 29, 2019, 09:58:28 PM

Welcome Duke, from Western Canada.  We are just about same temp as you  and all caught up in snow dept.  Enjoy your smoker.

Title: Re: Model 2 on order
Post by: pappabear on January 30, 2019, 09:06:46 AM

Congratulation on your purchase. I just received my #2 on Monday.

Title: Re: Model 2 on order
Post by: tomd8 on January 31, 2019, 02:52:52 PM

Congrats on the new smoker.  I hear you on the weather.  I’m in NY which doesn’t get as cold as some places others are from but if you ever want to build what could be a fairly low cost shelter and out of prying eyes try a small single wall poly greenhouse.  I happen to have one and moved my #3 inside it for the winter and have been smoking in there.  This morning it was 6 degrees outside..may have risen to 15 degrees with sun but 58 degrees inside the greenhouse.  Gota love solar heat.  Enjoy.

Title: Re: Model 2 on order
Post by: Metrakay on February 16, 2019, 11:39:59 AM

Tomd8, that’s a great idea, how do you vent the smoke? And do you have a picture?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Model 2 on order
Post by: tomd8 on February 18, 2019, 11:57:01 AM

Hi Metrakay –  It's nothing fancy, my poly house is 14x16 constructed from form bent fencing pipe and heavy plastic.  I keep the smoker near the door.  To vent the smoke I keep the door cracked open a bit and when the smoke gets heavy I just open the door all the way.  I also leave a fan vent open on the far end from the door for a light cross draft which helps with smoke removal. - Tom

Title: Re: Model 2 on order
Post by: Durangosmoker on February 20, 2019, 03:02:54 PM

Nice set-up, Tom. I'd love to have a greenhouse. And I'd love to have a 58 degree place to smoke in during the winter!  Also a big if belated welcome to Duke.

Title: Re: Model 2 on order
Post by: Metrakay on February 21, 2019, 02:45:06 PM

Thanks, Tom. I’ve been trying to figure out ventilation alternatives because I don’t have cover in the back yard and front porch is not a safe place to leave anything.