Masterbuild Gas Smokehouse advice

[jhignell]

Hi, I'm new to smoking. just got my first smoker. A Masterbuild Gas Smokehouse model. Figured I would get something cheaper for now to learn on.

I have a couple of questions I was hoping you guys could help me out with. First of all, I've read that the thermometers on these things aren't too acurate. I got a wireless digital thermometer with a probe to use to get a more accurate reading. My question is, where is the best place to put the probe to get a good reading? I've been sticking it in the exhaust, but I'm not sure if that's right.

Second, I've also read that you guys are putting needle valves on these things to control your temps better. Where is the best place to get a needle valve and where do I install it?

Thanks for any advice.

Jedediah

[Richtee]

First off...welcome to Smoked-Meat Jed. Dang... I always wanted to know someone named Jed!

I have a "gutted" one I use for cold smoking with an AMS, or sausage with a hot plate. I use the exhaust port, hanging the probe about half way down. It is a bit warmer lower, of course... but that should be OK for you too. There's a few folks here that use them with gas tho..they'll chime in I'm sure.

The needle valve goes just past your regulator. Here's a couple options:

http://www.bayouclassicdepot.com/nv1...urner_part.htm

http://store.homebrewheaven.com/prop...rce=googlebase

http://www.bigway.com/CARTgallery7.htm

Hmm..here's the whole shootin' match, and what appears to be a nice long hose...

http://www.bigway.com/CARTgallery250.htm

[northern greenhorn]

, you found the best site to learn this new addiction

[Squirrel]

Hi Jed! Welcome to the island of misfits!

[Fishawn]

Howdy Jed, and to the island

[jhignell]

Thanks for all the welcomes guys. Already love this site and I'm learning alot. I can already tell I'm going to be dumping my checks into meats and spices.

[eDJ]

Re:

Welcome Jed. I spent most of my first week here just reading the vast knowledge of this fabulous site. You can't go wrong here.

[Doug S.]