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    Had on highest gas setting for an hour. Finally up to 212 now was staying at 192. I knew tank was getting to low so switched to knew tank. Very windy today but have wind skirt around legs and windbreak as well. Now up to 216. Thoughts or guesses? Thanks.

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    Windy weather, the killer of all smokers... set up wind block...
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    • #3
      weather is warmer and less windy in Bama.... just saying
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      But I'll take a look at it

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      • #4
        Possibly a regulator issue..but my bet is wind. No insulation on them either.
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          I am so ready for summer
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          • #6
            Well finished smoke. Put up windbrake and got up to 232. First smoke with a-maz-n expanding tube. Flavor is good. Only filled to about 9 inches of 12 inch tube. Got about 3 hours of good smoke and plenty left over. May order the 6 inch adjustable for shorter smokes. Thanks for the advice and input. Coffeecreek, I'm originally from Winfield Alabama. Now in KY and your right. A lot colder and windier up here. Any suggestions on how to insulate a propane smoker?
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            • #7
              Ihave one..converted to a wattburner. Gas valve went to hell and I gutted it. I have been thinking on that cement board stuff... screwed on. Or some similar material.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by barkonbutts View Post
                Windy weather, the killer of all smokers... set up wind block...
                A ceramic outfitted with a pit minder is unaffected by the weather gods. Neither rain, nor snow, nor dark of... wait a minute... wrong commercial
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by gracoman View Post
                  A ceramic outfitted with a pit minder is unaffected by the weather gods. Neither rain, nor snow, nor dark of... wait a minute... wrong commercial
                  Nor efforts to move it...
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                  • #10
                    most of us with un-insulated smokers have a collection of items to help out. first and foremost is a good windbreak. over the years i have watched welding blankets, shipping blankets, old beach towels and even some outdated lawn chair cushions (yes i did that) being used.

                    There are just days when weather (Mother Nature) is a bitch
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                    • #11
                      I have had the same problem with a masterbuilt. Definitely need the wind break. If you had water in the water pan try without it, that should give a little more heat. I finally got a pit barrel cooker so I wouldn't have to worry about the cold wind but I really like the gas smoker and still use it in the summer.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by crusty ol salt View Post
                        even some outdated lawn chair cushions (yes i did that)
                        Use what you have. Old bathroom floor mats help some too.



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                        • #13
                          Building a plywood box around it would do wonders. At least on three sides and the top. Leave a few inches of space all around and hang a tarp/blanket etc on the front and It will get up to temp.

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