Two questions

[Nathan]

I've been lurking, reading and learning from this forum a little bit lately and I'm now in need of some help.

I recently bought an 18" Camp Chef Smoke Vault and I've noticed 2 things.

1. I can't seem to get the temperature below 225* I'd like to get it lower than that to make some jerky but after following several ideas from here, no luck. Suggestions?

2. I've noticed that no matter what temp I seem to have a lot of orange flame going on. This picture is of it on the lowest setting and it still seems like it's too orange. Suggestions?



I'm starting to suspect both issues may be related.

[barkonbutts]

Welcome from Dayton!! Now go smoke some meat!!

I cant help ya but those that can will be along shortly!!

[MrZip66]

hey, Glad you joined.

I think Tas has a camp chef, or did.....

[Nathan]

Welcome from Dayton!! Now go smoke some meat!!

I cant help ya but those that can will be along shortly!!

I actually have some elk steaks smoking right now!

Thanks for the warm welcome.

[Texas-Hunter]

Welcome Nathan.. For lower temps did you install a needle valve past your gas regulator..??



Also orange or yellow flames occur if there is too much gas and not enough air being added to the flame. Only some of the gas ignites, and the rest is wasted. Generally, this happens for one of two reasons: either the air shutter is too small, or it has been blocked by some foreign substance or the burner orifice, either due to damage or a manufacturing problem in that the air shutter may be too large.

[Nathan]

I haven't tried the need valve yet. That was going to be the next step I took. I suspect though that the thermometer that's on the door may be off.

I have all 3 air shutters (2 lower 1 top) wide open. I do notice that it will turn more blue when I open the door though.

[Richtee]

Welcome Nate! T-H has it covered...get an air compressor and blow out the "throat" right thru the burner. Now... that condition would not cause too high temps... it would cause too low. Gassers are not known for their low temp abilities. You have to keep SOME flame...or they are prone to going out. Needle valve will help, tho... altho it looks likeyou have a pretty low flame in that pict.

[Richtee]

I haven't tried the need valve yet. That was going to be the next step I took. I have all 3 air shutters (2 lower 1 top) wide open. I do notice that it will turn more blue when I open the door though.

Yep..I bet the "intake manifold"" is blocked with ash or something...

[TasunkaWitko]

Welcome,Nathan ~

I have a little chief, which is an electric, and a Camp Chef Dutch oven, but no propane smoker. Sounds like TH has it covered!

[Nathan]

Yep..I bet the "intake manifold"" is blocked with ash or something...

OK, I'll see if I can't get it blown out. I had the flame set all the way to low in that picture. Still doesn't seem to get below 225* I suspect though that the thermometer that's on the door may be off.

[Richtee]

OK, I'll see if I can't get it blown out. I had the flame set all the way to low in that picture. Still doesn't seem to get below 225* I suspect though that the thermometer that's on the door may be off.

Never trust those factory thermos... get a Tel-Tru... http://usbbqsupply.com

[Nathan]

What's your thoughts on a Maverick ET732. Kill 2 birds with one stone and monitor meat temps better also?

[Texas-Hunter]

Get on the 732.. You cannot go wrong... Well.. Yes you can.. Do not submerse the probes in water..

[Doug S.]

from Utah

[MrZip66]

What's your thoughts on a Maverick ET732. Kill 2 birds with one stone and monitor meat temps better also?

Next to my smokers, they're the best thing I ever bought. The remote is awesome.