Propane Smoker Help

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captain richard

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Dec 20, 2015
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I need help on temp control. I have a vertical Chinese smoker about the size of a refrigerator it works but temp is to high for jerky and summer sausage type meats. low temp is 200 and high is 500 that is what type control it has and range, this is all analog control no electronic at all, it has its own stand alone pilot control. I need 120 to 170. what type of control set up do I need to get this temp range ? and where can I buy these type of controls ? Any help would be great.
 
You don't need an expensive control on a gas burner. Simply add a needle valve in the gas line. Do a search above for lots of needle valve installations.

good luck
 
A needle valve will work on any gas burner. Simply install it in the gas line, turn on the valve on the smoker on to high and control the flame with the needle valve. It's that simple.
 
So I have looked into the needle valve option, but I need a more set and forget operation o just keep an eye on it type deal. this smoker has a pilot control with thermocouple and also a temperature controlled gas valve. but the lowest temp I can get is 200deg. I would like to put an electronic control and gas valve on it so this could be an all in one type smoker or cooker. any input would be great.
 
 
So I have looked into the needle valve option, but I need a more set and forget operation o just keep an eye on it type deal. this smoker has a pilot control with thermocouple and also a temperature controlled gas valve. but the lowest temp I can get is 200deg. I would like to put an electronic control and gas valve on it so this could be an all in one type smoker or cooker. any input would be great.
Here you go as set and forget as you can get with gas:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/232758/digital-temp-mod
 
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Moving  right along on my smoker modifications. I found gas valve, electronic thermostat, and transformer I installed temp gauge today and waiting on the other parts. I hope to be smoking meat soon. Thank you all for you help. I'm open for any suggestions I can get.
 
Update:  So I'm still working on this build/modification changed gas valve to 360C03-333, temp control is a pakstat series II and a 24v transformer to run gas valve. Gas valve is plumbed in and pilot hooked up and working. Next step is to wire up control and gas valve and should be able to start smoking.
 
Another question. when smoking summer sausage, snack sticks or salami does anyone use a water pan in their smoker? and is there any benefit from water pan? I use a water pan in my master forge smoker when doing butts, ribs and briskets.
 
thank you dirtsailor2003. I smoked dry in the past and just wanted to be sure on honing my skills. this forum is awsom for info and techniques.
 
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