skioutwest
New member
Just got my model #3 yesterday and went through the seasoning procedure.
I used a maverick just to check the temps at the various settings just to calibrate the dial. Now I know temp swings are normal, even large swings, but thought mine were a bit excessive. Just wanted the forum's opinion if I should touch base with Steve regarding it. Below are my unscientific measurements, with an empty box, ambient temp in the 70s:
Setting Low High
MAX 260 325
250 248 315
225 220 298
200 190 265
I had the dial set dead center at each setting....don't these temps seem high? Also, I am seeing up to a 78deg swing.
Could this just be because the unit was empty? I had the probe two racks above the smoke box.
Also, not that this is a big deal, but I noticed the unit is made in China? Were they always? Thought I read somewhere that they were made in USA....build quality is great regardless.
Thanks in advance!
-Mark
I used a maverick just to check the temps at the various settings just to calibrate the dial. Now I know temp swings are normal, even large swings, but thought mine were a bit excessive. Just wanted the forum's opinion if I should touch base with Steve regarding it. Below are my unscientific measurements, with an empty box, ambient temp in the 70s:
Setting Low High
MAX 260 325
250 248 315
225 220 298
200 190 265
I had the dial set dead center at each setting....don't these temps seem high? Also, I am seeing up to a 78deg swing.
Could this just be because the unit was empty? I had the probe two racks above the smoke box.
Also, not that this is a big deal, but I noticed the unit is made in China? Were they always? Thought I read somewhere that they were made in USA....build quality is great regardless.
Thanks in advance!
-Mark