Hi All,  I got my Model 1 in January and have been very happy with it and wish I had gotten it sooner.  I started smoking with a Masterbuilt that broke down after about ten smokes.  I had to replace a connector on the heating element.  That worked for a few months until the other connector broke.  I fixed that one.  After a few months, yup, it quit working again.  Three strikes--you're out.
So, I searched the internet for a new smoker and decided on an SI Model 1. The three year warranty and replaceable heating element sold me!
I've lurked on this forum since January and have learned a lot. I didn't panic when I experienced my first belch. I had read about the belch earlier--kind of had a volcano going for a bit
 
Thanks to all of you for the good tips and advice.
Happy smoking
				
			So, I searched the internet for a new smoker and decided on an SI Model 1. The three year warranty and replaceable heating element sold me!
I've lurked on this forum since January and have learned a lot. I didn't panic when I experienced my first belch. I had read about the belch earlier--kind of had a volcano going for a bit
 Thanks to all of you for the good tips and advice.
Happy smoking
	