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I have 3 of these beasts having just bought another one about a week ago. The two old ones are probably 10-15 years old and I've had to replace the elements in both of them and also the cord on one.
The new one is the first one that I've ever used by using the box as an insulator. I cut holes in the front and back for the chip pan and the cord. I put some salmon in it over the weekend and before leaving for Costco thought I'd better check it (salmon had been in for 4 hours) Good thing I checked because the salmon was well done and pretty dark on the outside.
My old smokers (without boxes around them) take anywhere from 15-20 hours and even then the fish is just lightly smoked.
Has anyone tried the insulating blankets that are sold by Big Chief? There was an accessory guide that came with the new smoker and I think they were about $20. The instructions warn not to use the box around the smoker, but has anyone ever had one catch fire? Anyone used blankets or wood or something else to cover them up? Thanks in advance for the help.
Joe
The new one is the first one that I've ever used by using the box as an insulator. I cut holes in the front and back for the chip pan and the cord. I put some salmon in it over the weekend and before leaving for Costco thought I'd better check it (salmon had been in for 4 hours) Good thing I checked because the salmon was well done and pretty dark on the outside.
My old smokers (without boxes around them) take anywhere from 15-20 hours and even then the fish is just lightly smoked.
Has anyone tried the insulating blankets that are sold by Big Chief? There was an accessory guide that came with the new smoker and I think they were about $20. The instructions warn not to use the box around the smoker, but has anyone ever had one catch fire? Anyone used blankets or wood or something else to cover them up? Thanks in advance for the help.
Joe