The auger on my PG1000 got clogged. The only way I could clear it out was to back off the screws that hold the pellet hopper. I wasn't able to remove the hopper, but it somehow helped. I put all the screws back, but now pellet pieces are dropping below into the area that houses the controller, fan and auger. These self taping screws don't see to allow precision assembly of the hopper to the feed chute. Anyone have any ideas?
Hello everyone. New to the forum. I just acquired a well used FEC 120 it needs some TLC, but I should have it running like new with minimal effort and cost. One thing that immediately became apparent is that I will need to add some 10-13 inch pneumatic casters because I will occasionally need to be able to move this thing through grass and up a trailer ramp. I was hoping that I could hear from someone who has either done this themselves or has seen it done and can speak to the stability of...
I have a SMO25, never a problem. Put a brisket in last night and got up this morning and probe reading “HI”. In plugged the probe and re inserted it several times with no better result. Put a remote probe in there and internal temp reading 200. Good news the brisket is going to be great. A little stumped on the smoker probe reading HI. Appreciate any help. Also is there a way to search the forum, maybe I’m missing something.
Thought I'd share how we 'built in' our 500 smoker a few years ago in our outdoor kitchen.. Wasn't a lot of info anywhere so we had to experiment a little, but it works out great. A side wall has hidden hinges and the whole wall rotates for maintenance and access to drip pot underneath. In a back room, another secret door discussed as a shelf unit is a double door access to the hopper and ash door. A local kitchen fab shop created the shroud around the surround of the smoker.
I recently purchased a used SM160 manufactured 4-21-10, when I looked at the unit the previous owner powered it up and showed me how to set temperature and time. I got it home Friday and decided to do some beef ribs on Saturday and I couldn’t get the temperature or time to adjust as the keypads seemed to have no response to me pushing and holding them to make the adjustments, after powering down three times I was able to adjust. Was wondering if anyone else has experienced this with their...
Given that there will only be 3 of us, I bought a small 3.5# single rib roast. I would appreciate any tips you can offer, Is reverse-sear still appropriate, or should I follow my usual practice of smoking it at 225 and then searing in the oven at 450? Should I use a rib rack to make it stand on the rib?
Hello everyone. New to the forum. I just acquired a well used FEC 120 it needs some TLC, but I should have it running like new with minimal effort and cost. One thing that immediately became apparent is that I will need to add some 10-13 inch pneumatic casters because I will occasionally need to be able to move this thing through grass and up a trailer ramp. I was hoping that I could hear from someone who has either done this themselves or has seen it done and can speak to the stability of...
Has anyone used many small pieces of wood to smoke instead of a single larger one? I use about 2.5oz apple to smoke ribs at 250F. Does it make much difference if you use many smaller vs one larger piece?
I just purchased a SM160 that had a manufactured date of 4-21-10 with what I believe has a IQ4 controller, unfortunately the seller didn’t have a manual, I’ve reached out to Cookshack to see if they have manuals still, if not does anyone know one can be purchased? I felt the deal was too good to pass up even though it didn’t have the newer IQ5 controller. Thanks Buzz
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I am curious as to how low the FEC 100 will consistently smoke at. Specs say 130 degrees. Will they really reliably smoke at that temp?
I am going to smoke two 5.5 pound brisket flats. wondering how long at 225 degrees? I am using my cookshack electric smoker
Vintage 1993 model 105, Can the exhaust port be extended to direct the exhaust further away from smoker? Smoker is semi rough, needs exterior fixing, interior in excellent condition, control panel is toast, but a just ordered PID by Auber will cure that! Thanks, Paul B
I have the SM260 and the difference in cook from top to bottom rack on ribs is significant. I'd like to rotate, but it takes SOOOOOO long for the smoker to get back to temp.... Anyone rotating ribs from the bottom and top shelves?
I have a first-generation Amerique (one of the last I think, since the improved models came out the next month), and I've had some issues with the metal of some of the parts. The drip pan below corroded through. No rust, just corroded through. The drippings made a mess over the floor over and over, until I figured out what was going on and put drip pans under my drip pan until I replaced the original with a deep serving pan. Also, my woodbox started getting areas of weakness, and some crud...
How do posts in Vietnamese about financial investments wind up here from non-members? CS really needs a security wall of some kind. C'mon, CS, step up and do it right.