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    New shelf rails with alternative jerky/fish racks

    Hello!! I just installed my new "side rail assembly" shelf rails and they look great! I also found some alternative racks for jerky and seafood that fit nicely in the #3. Note that the cooling racks have raised feet that can fit "above" the rail slots on both the 5 and the 9 shelf rails. I...
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    Front door drip tray leaking

    Good afternoon! This is not a huge deal but I wonder if anyone else has seen this and if so what might be done to fix it. It looks like the drip tray under the door that runs the width of the smoker is leaking. Maybe at the welds. Thanks Rick
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    Si #3 came early!!

    Fedex delivered 2 days early!!  Got the things unpacked, cleaned and started seasoning within 30 minutes! Probably not a record but thought I'd share anyway  :D Got to go to someone else's  BBQ tonight so will have to wait until tomorrow to do some experimental chicken legs! Wow, us kids and...
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    Why start cold meat in a cold smoker?

    Hi All! My new SI #3 is supposed to arrive next Monday!!  I'm looking forward to playing with it ASAP! I've been reading many many posts on this and other forums and I keep seeing the advise of starting a smoke session with cold meat in a cold smoker. I've noted that some books on smoking...
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    What about wood pellets?

    Was at a restaurant supply store today and saw a large selection of wood pellets. They had apple, alder, mesquite, oak, cherry and a few more. Cost was about $10.00 per 20 lb bag. What are your thoughts about using these pellets in an SI smoker? Thanks Rick Whidbey Island, WA
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    Hello from Whidbey Island WA

    Hi, I am about two weeks from placing an order for either the #2 or the #3. I currently have a top loader Big Chief that I've used only for smoking salmon and trout. I am looking forward to expanding my smoking to lots of other meats and vegetables. I'm having some trouble deciding between...
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