Recent content by old sarge

Any resolution? Have you been in touch with Steve?

Nicely done. Thanks for play by play.

Contact Steve with details and send photo. I've never seen that before.

I want to wish all members of the forum a happy and blessed CHRISTmas.

Ask Steve how to go about checking for loose connections in the control box and cabinet wiring without voiding your warranty.

I am confident Steve will get you up and running.

The early #4 had no convection, no fans and was available in analog and digital. The racks are 18 inches across and 21 deep. Plenty of room for airflow and no crowding. A lot of value for the money. Still is! The 4, 5, and 6 have the largest racks and heating elements of all the smokers. I...

One never knows!

fighterbotobi, I know you said you contacted Steve but please do so again ad send same information as a reminder. Skelly, you will need to be more specific with your own observances when you contact Steve. He honors warranties and is a good guy. Be as thorough as possible. David

In all honesty, I only do ribs, butts, brisket, and double smoked ham. So low and slow. I have not needed any higher temp. I typically set the box to 225. If I get a late start, 235. I have never gone higher. I do not smoke chicken or turkey or fish. In the oven or spatchcocked on the grill...

You have notified Steve so let him handle it. I am sure he will get with you. How were the first two smokes?

Enjoy.

I smoked a turkey on a Weber kettle late 70’s. Terrific. Crispy skin. Gravy not so good. Then a brinkman offset stick burner. Great smoker. Just needed to feed it wood periodically. Went electric and very happy. I don’t program steps and such. I like setting the box temp and desired finish temp...

I have been on the forum since it began and I do not remember anyone posting about running the smoker at a reduced wattage. Someone may have but it is not ringing any bells.

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