Propane smokers

Welder10 · Post by **Welder10** » February 4th, 2018, 1:10 pm

My brother has bought a propane smoker. His problem that he's having is keeping his temps up above 250 degree. Can anyone tell me what kind of modification we could do to help him. And also, what's the best insulation to use as a liner for the cc if he decided to try that? Thanks.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » February 4th, 2018, 1:39 pm

Need some pics or dimensions of fire box...cook chamber and etc to help I’m afraid...

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Post by **Big T** » February 4th, 2018, 10:12 pm

I'm afraid to say it but The Czar is right.

Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » February 4th, 2018, 11:08 pm

Bad propane? Bad design? Wrong burners? Agreed...need pictures and much more info on the problem.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » February 5th, 2018, 10:38 am

Pete plugged some of the holes/jets in the burner so he could turn it up enough to keep it lit and temperature low enough to smoke. He used screws

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Post by **Pete Mazz** » February 6th, 2018, 7:15 am

Find out what he bought. If it's a commercial model there's help for sure.

Welder10 · Post by **Welder10** » February 24th, 2018, 1:43 pm

Sorry for the delay guys, my brother found out he had a brain tumor and they done emergency brain surgery. He's out of the hospital now and doing pretty good. I will get pictures soon.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » February 24th, 2018, 4:07 pm

Wow that is a real good excuse for delaying.

Just kidding glad he’s ok!

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Welder10 · Post by **Welder10** » February 25th, 2018, 6:26 pm

He said it was a Cheaper model stand up propane smoker. He thinks it's to thin to hold temps. What's the insulation called that you guys put in your FB's ? Maybe he could just wrap that around it to hold the heat in.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » February 25th, 2018, 6:36 pm

Ceramic wool, or mineral wool, by Ruxol

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Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » February 25th, 2018, 10:05 pm

The insulation is not really designed to stand up to un-protected use. I’d not think you would get much of a lifespan out of it as a wrap....and it’s expensive.

Post by **Big T** » February 25th, 2018, 11:45 pm

He could try a water heater blanket if he just wants to try an external wrap. You can get them made from denim with a foil backing for about $30.

Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » February 26th, 2018, 9:38 am

Didn’t think of that bigt...I’ve also used a moving blanket once in a while if I get a windy day...just keep it away from the firebox, lol.

And I just re-read the original question. It said he can’t get temps over 250. In my experience, 90% of smoking is done at/below this range so I wonder if the jets/gegulator were designed with that in mind. You can get higher btu jets.

And if it is really that thin of metal you might be cautious of getting it too hot for fear of warping.

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » February 27th, 2018, 2:04 am

Welder10 · Post by **Welder10** » February 28th, 2018, 8:50 pm

Thanks guys, I'll pass the info on to him.

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