Will this electric smoker produce smoke at 175 - 180 degrees? The last one I purchased/returned, had rave reviews but would not at less than 250 deg!
644226
I have not smoked under 200 degrees but does well at 200-230, and don't see why it wouldn't smoke at 175-180.
2039674
Not sure what you mean by highest temp for the element? The element will hold a 250 temp in my smoker depending on exterior air temps. Temps will also vary pending on how much the smoke openings are open or shut.
358687
I suggest that you go out to their website - http://www.smokin-it.com/. I have one and have not found anything indicating that it was manufactured outside the US. It is well built and worth the money. Put on the casters, season it following the instructions, and you're ready to go. OBTW, I use wood chips rather than the suggested rounds. I get plenty of smoke into whatever I'm smoking -pulled pork, prime rib, sausage, and most of all - bacon. Use Ruhlmans Chartussurie (sp) book and you can't go wrong.... Oh, also buy a digital thermomether with food/smoker probes to assist in smoking... well , worth the money.
1044625
No problem with this smoker. You'll be satisfied with lack of smoke and non-neighbor annoyance! :-)
367155
I have had no issues with temp control. I have been able to go as low as 190-195 and up to 300. You can control (reduce) the air flow by closing the vents but you will decrease the amount of smoke you produce.
152032
Yes, if you buy the cold smoke attachment. Amazon sells it and it attaches to the chip loading opening for true cold smoking. You can get a very low temp. smoke with the base unit but it is not a true "Cold smoke"
61665
I use mine on an electric stove, and even though it isn't completely flat on the bottom it still works perfectly well. I don't know if the bottom of the smoker has warped slightly since I've used it so much, or if my stove burner is maybe not completely flat, but it doesn't seem to matter. I have no problems with it
1903881
Yes, just keep the temperature below 250. I've noticed if the smoker gets over 250 you will start to see all of the pellets smoldering at one.
217341
I like mine a lot, however I had to learn how to use it. The digital thermostat is not always accurate. Mine was made in China and is inferior to the earlier models. All in all it is a good smoker.
1863539
I purchased this burner for a homemade smoker and I am able to dial the flame low enough to consistently get 200'F temps, yet high enough to smoke two full hams in 5'F weather in an uninsulated cabinet. My smoker is approx the same size as yours so you should be fine. I can't comment on the physical installation into your smoker though. Hope this helps.
479243
With any smoker, weather does affect the temperature. I would not necessarily say wind, but if the temperature outside feels chilly, you just have to adjust your mindset that it will take a bit longer, maybe 30 minutes, maybe longer, really depends. We would just watch the display alot and try to put it in an area that is not wide open, like we used ours next to our outside grill/built in table entertaining area. Hope that helps!
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.
1896253
I suspect there may be a problem with the t-stat or a loose connection in the wiring at the t-stat. It is supposed to handle 3000w @ 240v. They do get warm while in service but I've never had one smoke. I do not have that much load on any of my units but I do have a programable model with 3000w load with no problem. I had two t-stats stacked one above the other and that didn't work because the lower unit gave off enough heat to affect the upper. I relocated one and everything is now find.
1344154
I agree with Peter. It does work well and diverts the smoke. If you can open a window it would be best. Try it. It's the only model I was pleased with and I used it in my small room. Be safe.
504461
110, but really crap... failed and started smoking after about five months, I would rather just get one next time that is inline with a filter or chiller hose.... will not do this again.
2049200
The first responder gave good advice. Don't forget to close the lid on the grill to aid engulfing meat in smoke. You will only get a light Smokey flavor added to foods, this does NOT convert your grill into a real smoker. By cooking at a lower temp, the foods stay in smoke longer. This device is for enhancing flavor. How much time depends upon your taste preference. The first rule to smoking is LOW ( temp ) and SLOW ( cooking time ). This unit seems to produce more smoke from pellets than chips. Windy conditions can reduce foods being engulfed in smoke. IF, you only grill on max heat, this might not be for you.
1383828
No temp control, regulates at 225 degrees and you can adjust heat from 200 to 250 with vents or door ajar on the Brinkman Smoker