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Offline LostArrow

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0 & 2 & I hit a double
« Reply #-1 on: February 20, 2013, 07:21:19 PM »
Well on my third burn on my cheap,POS cooker!
First one a disaster !!! Temp marched up to 450F with all vents closed  ???
Second try closed some areas with flexible refridge magnets ( learned from my UDS build)
And bent & tightened bottom door.  Temp ran to 300F with all vents closed.
Made a gasket from high temp silicone for the biggest leak left & now running 240F bottom rack &
270F top all vent closed for 10 + hours :)
This is an orphan cooker ( discontinued) Duh! I wonder why ::)
But with a little work 2 pockets ( who could pick one up for $50 or less ) should buy.
The problem is not the materials used, not the quality , but whoever engineered this was an idiot  ::)
Tee & I could do better in two hours with a 12 pack of good beer 8)



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Re: 0 & 2 & I hit a double
« on: February 20, 2013, 07:52:49 PM »
Looks like your makin the best of it :)

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Re: 0 & 2 & I hit a double
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2013, 07:54:53 PM »
Well on my third burn on my cheap,POS cooker!
First one a disaster !!! Temp marched up to 450F with all vents closed  ???
Second try closed some areas with flexible refridge magnets ( learned from my UDS build)
And bent & tightened bottom door.  Temp ran to 300F with all vents closed.
Made a gasket from high temp silicone for the biggest leak left & now running 240F bottom rack &
270F top all vent closed for 10 + hours :)
This is an orphan cooker ( discontinued) Duh! I wonder why ::)
But with a little work 2 pockets ( who could pick one up for $50 or less ) should buy.
The problem is not the materials used, not the quality , but whoever engineered this was an idiot  ::)
Tee & I could do better in two hours with a 12 pack of good beer 8)

or any beer.... ;) :D

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Re: 0 & 2 & I hit a double
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2013, 07:59:33 AM »
Is there a good reason they built the barrel in 3 pieces? Cheaper shipping from China maybe? If you don't need to break it down you could JBweld the barrel together to stop the leaks. I heard the story of this particular on The Rick and Bubba radio show. A guy who has a well known company that builds deer feeders, game cameras, etc. saw a homemade one at a deer camp. He patented the idea then partnered with Masterbuilt to make them.
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Re: 0 & 2 & I hit a double
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2013, 08:47:54 AM »
Why didn't they Fiberglass gasket each piece and use locking clamps to hold them together? Sad there are people looking to get into smoking, buy something like this, burn a few meals, then just give up.

Sounds like your making due with what you got LA ;)
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0 & 2 & I hit a double
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2013, 03:18:03 PM »
Is there a good reason they built the barrel in 3 pieces? Cheaper shipping from China maybe? If you don't need to break it down you could JBweld the barrel together to stop the leaks. I heard the story of this particular on The Rick and Bubba radio show. A guy who has a well known company that builds deer feeders, game cameras, etc. saw a homemade one at a deer camp. He patented the idea then partnered with Masterbuilt to make them.
Two, they tried to make this do too many things, work as a smoker , a higher temp hanging chicken cooker & a grill!
The way the sections join is poorly thought out, the access door sounds like a good idea but even my WSM door leaks & would be better without it.
Some good things the bottom of cooker is 5-6 in above the floor I can hold my hand under cooker without burning ( wish they used 3 not 4 legs though.
It has a heavy bottom that expends 1-2 in up side of cooker.
Heavy charcoal grate , no ring however.
Has removable heat shield for smoking.
Has two grates for smoke mode, & hangs chicken.
Would I recommend , only if you're CHEAP, like to tinker & have spare time!
Sounds perfect for you Two
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Re: 0 & 2 & I hit a double
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2013, 04:04:28 PM »
So...there is this company called the Pit Barrel Cooker Co..... :D :D :D :D

Don't shoot me L.A....... ;D
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Re: 0 & 2 & I hit a double
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2013, 04:08:18 PM »
So...there is this company called the Pit Barrel Cooker Co..... :D :D :D :D

Don't shoot me L.A....... ;D
HA HA  Tim is talking about the  PBC not a P.O.S  LA  :D :D :D

Just saying  ;)
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