How well does it hold temperatures in the 225 degree F range?
1710354
Holds 225 to 235 very well, has a little trouble in that range if it's windy. Be sure to foil the wood chunks, if they burn too quickly they will add too much unwanted heat.
1710355
It's very difficult in my experience. First, the temp gauge is very inaccurate, as I'm sure everyone would attest. I've used a separate temp probe in the box to keep track. The valve control knob is very sensitive, and just touching it can cause the temperature to creep up or down by 25 degrees or more. The burner's proximity to the tray where the wood chips go makes it so if you do get the burner down to where it will maintain about 225F in the box, the chips don't get hot enough to smoke. I've mostly given up on 225F, and try to maintain 250F to 270F for most meats.
1710356
That's where I like to cook and it does an excellent job. Just know that you will need to check it every few hours. Changes in outside temperature and the level of water in the pan and even the increasing meat temperature can affect the actual cooking temperature. This is the easiest smoker I've ever used.
1710357
Unlike Stephen, I have no problem keeping a temp. of 225 degrees after you get the burners adjusted just right. You'll need to keep an eye on it for a little while until the temp. moderates to what you desire. Nor any problem getting wood to smoke at 225 degrees (I don't get that one at all). As noted, cold and windy conditions make keeping the smoker at 225 kinda tough to do. I'm not sure that any smoker could do better in those conditions. Also as noted, the temp. gauge is inaccurate as they all are (20-30 degrees off). You MUST invest in a separate thermometer if you want a successful smoke. Mine has dual probes...one for the meat and one to monitor the temp. of the smoker. I'm quite pleased with this smoker!
1710358
hold's great low temp ,even on a breezy day ,or cool day , had my vault about 5 yrs now still in great shape ,and it sits directly in the hot California sun all day ,buy the 24" way worth it ,fits whole racks of ribs ,i bought extra shelves ,to make beef jerky,or just to load up
1710359
It depends on external conditions. On Thanksgiving Day, it was very windy, so we had to monitor and make adjustments. Without wind, it holds at 225 perfectly. We are very happy with this smoker.
1710360
Great. One caveat, the wall is pretty thin and if the outside temperature is variable that will require vigilance. I'm in the Northeast though and we had a heck of a winter but that didn't stop me from getting the brisket and shoulder going overnight anyway! Almost 3 years now and I love this smoker, still going strong. Don't rely on the thermometer in the door. I use a double probe with a remote receiver so I can keep track of the meat temp and box temp from the house.
885390
It's a 60 degree range with no adjustment as far as we could tell. 240 - 180, 210 - 150 etc depending on where you get the max temp set.
1579447
About 75 to 95. But its not super accurateIn my 30 calling its about 4 or so degrees off on the low end so I have to keep it set to 86 to maintain 82
823431
55 degrees. Bought mine a few months ago. Already have problems. I do not recommend.
704843
I've had two different kamados that have thermometers capable of reading to 700 degrees pegged well beyond where they read to. It's definitely capable of reaching some pretty high temps!
1940398
No, BUT remember that it spcifically states on the packaging that it "cannot be used in temperatures over 95 degrees F."...which made it completely moot for me (since that's exactly when you NEED the dang thing in the warmer parts of the country).Just to keep in mind when preparing to buy this. I returned mine.
700228
Hot enough that you cannot hold you finger on it for more than half a second, but not so hot that it would catch something on fire. Not sure about exact temp, but I would say 120 degrees.
556496
It goes all the way up to 166 degrees F. I use it on my back and cannot go above 120 and usually 118.
1440824
Forget it! This is a thermoelectric! It only maintains a temperature difference from ambient (room) temperature. In summer in Fla. it won't go below 58 degrees, no matter where you set it. In winter it will go to 49 degrees. Don't get thermoelectric if you want real temperature control.
837106
I'll give a qualified 'yes.' I've been buying these from another source (Amazon can't meet my quantities) but the same exact item and their specification says 200° F max. A word of caution though: I would not recommend taking the temperature too close to the maximum. I think you'll be fine at 140°F.
760745
I got mine down to 39 degrees, but I have no experience with performance at that temperature.
1602376
Since we have owned it the temps have varied from 100 to -19... Worked perectly still on my first set of batteries also.
187636
I'm not sure about a temp "range", however, I have the knob in the middle of the temp selector and it's really cold.
1181766
I have a 30 gallon tank and it maintains 64 degrees like a charm. I would guess that even lower temps are very achievable.
920454
Without modification no. I saw temps around 225 using this model right out of the box.
1818806
It works fine below 0C as long as you don't flex the plastic very much. Cold temps don't damage the plastic so you should be fine in static applications down to -20C and probably lower. I wouldn't use it above the 250C on the upper end, though.
1150484
I would say 32-150f? Basically just calibrate it at the same temperature you will be using it at. I like this unit a lot.