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General Discussions => Introductions => Topic started by: BillB on September 03, 2022, 12:57:42 PM

Title: Greetings from NC
Post by: BillB on September 03, 2022, 12:57:42 PM
Hello all, I have been "trying" to smoke on a Masterbuilt gas smoker for years. I was was playing the modification game without great success. Started out adding a needle valve, bought a Smoke Daddy. and built an outer skin to help with insulation. I was still frustrated with the lack of control and results. This year I started researching a PID driving a gas solenoid. Then last week the boss said to stop wasting money on that cheap box and get a real smoker, Yea!

So here I am, I just ordered the #2 analog with the cart on the Labor Day special. I chose the #2 since most of my smoking has been a single flat or small whole packer, a pork butt, or a chicken for small crowds.  I will have it delivered next Tuesday. I figure I can always modify it with a PID in the future if I want to upgrade. Really looking forward to next week! I'll keep you all posted.
Title: Re: Greetings from NC
Post by: Lonzinomaker on September 03, 2022, 03:30:46 PM
Welcome to the forum and to the joy of having a Smokin-It.  I am very happy with my #3.  Bought it with the intention of adding a PID too.  But 3 years later, don't feel I need a PID now.
Title: Re: Greetings from NC
Post by: lcdearman on September 03, 2022, 04:05:07 PM
Welcome from central TX! I love my #2, just the right size for me, and I added an Auber PID after a year or so.
Title: Re: Greetings from NC
Post by: old sarge on September 03, 2022, 05:38:05 PM
Welcome Bill from SE Arizona.  I am sure you will enjoy the smoker.
Title: Re: Greetings from NC
Post by: swthorpe on September 04, 2022, 05:07:26 AM
Welcome from Delaware, Bill!   I love my #2 analog, and I am sure you will too!  Cheers
Title: Re: Greetings from NC
Post by: Hank R on September 04, 2022, 11:39:43 PM
Welcome from western Canada.
Title: Re: Greetings from NC
Post by: OldeSmoker on September 05, 2022, 01:11:42 AM
Welcome Bill, Smokin It is a great smoker. I’m sure you’ll enjoy yours for years to come.
Title: Re: Greetings from NC
Post by: LarryD on September 06, 2022, 12:34:11 AM
Welcome, Bill...
Title: Re: Greetings from NC
Post by: Limey on September 10, 2022, 07:29:05 PM
Hi Bill and welcome to the forum. Lots of good info here. I have a couple of #3s and also a couple of Aubers that I bought at the same time. My thought would be to wait awhile and see if you really need a PID. Most of the time I do not use the Aubers.