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valien

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Nov 17, 2009
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Hey, how many Smoke Hollow owners are here? I've done some searches and haven't found a lot of threads/posts from SH owners. I have a SH #3 (30", Model # 30169G).

So far I like it, although I've only seasoned it. The construction quality seems solid, has nice space in it, etc.

If you are a SH owner let me know what you think. If you have done any specific mods to it, let me know as well.

Keep this thread alive and dedicated to Smoke Hollow!
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Maybe one day we can even get our own fancy initials like the GOSM...
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I have a No5, Like it okay, bought it as a cold weather I really don't want to be outside tool, Only used it a few times. got rid of the wood box and use a coffee can cut down to hold the wood chunks.
 
We are considering purchasing the Smoke Hollow 30169G soon. It is advertised at $70 locally. Seems like a good deal. Any comments from users?
 
I have had my SHS for almost 3 yrs.(#7G) I purchased this smoker to do it all. From smoking-cooking to curing. It will not allow you to get low temps to do curing of sausages the way it is set up. I believe a electric 1 would work better for this. The thermometer was 60 degrees off. On the lowest setting 230-250 is the lowest it will get.

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Now that I have gave all the downsides to this smoker let me tell you what I did to make it a usable smoker. I'm by far no expert but willing to learn.
I started by getting hold of the company. Got no exceptable help by phone. The guy wanted me to cut holes in my brand new smoker to let the heat out.
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I got hold of them on their site(www.olp-inc.com) I then got results. They knew the thermometer was to short & said they could not make the btu's any lower because of safety factor of flame blowing out & filling with gas to ignite. (Smoker explosion) The guy I dealt with was super heplful. I had to talk to him several time & each time he tried to help more.
1 he sent me a longer themometer
2 he then sent me a control valve for the smaller gas smoker
3 next he sent me a burner for the smaller gas smoker & a couple of the vent plates.(back to cutting holes
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I still was not completely happy with results but things were getting better. I read about putting a needle valve in line with the gas bottle. I think it was from this forum. I put in the valve & built a little smoke shack to put the smoker in because of my location being surrounded by open fields. The wind will pick up & blows from different direction sometimes. Don't want the flame to blow out & fill with gas. The themometer is still off by 20-30 degrees on long smokes but seems to be good for 2-3 hr. smokes. This is result of late with it not being cold outside.(40-60 degrees) I have been using a oven thermometer to keep an eye on internal temp. & have a double digital thermometer on my Christmas wish list. Hope this helps all. I will be away from the computer for a week at deer camp if needing a reply back.

GOOD LUCK
 
I've goy a number 5 and I love it. I got it for fathers day and some of the best brisket I've ever eaten has come off that smoker.
 
Your comments about the gas valve and the size of the burner also apply to the Masterbuilt 7 in 1 . I only use the propane burner in winter on calm days so the increased gas flow will ensure it does not blow out. At dead slow on a Hot summer day the gas will blow out if a bee farts. The lowest I could get it down to is 245f before the flame would snuff out. I use it for a charcoal smoker in summer and a gasser in winter.

This is the first time I have heard anything about "They knew the thermometer was to short & said they could not make the btu's any lower because of safety factor of flame blowing out & filling with gas to ignite."

Thats what I need, a much smaller burner for mine. Thanks for setting me in that direction even If I am not one of you S H I P people or Smoke Hollow Interested Parties.

Good luck with your hunting.
 
the smoke house I built for the smoker is going to come in handy if needing low temps. I plan on taking the door off the smoker & if needing real low temps taking the smoker out all together. I need to find something to put charcoal & wood in yet. I have a batch of venison dried beef to make next week. I plan on smoking it twice with the 2nd time being a cold smoke.
 
I bought one off a guy on craigslist, it is the electric model. Seems to be put together rather well. Solid, great smoke flavor in everything I have tryed smoking in it, well so far..
 
I just bought the Smoke Hollow Pro Smoker SH36208 at Albertsons.  Pretty good price compared to what I saw online.  Seems like it is well built and has some weight to it.  I have smoked brisket, ribs and pork shoulder on it so far with no modifications.  I am new to SMF and been doing alot of reading.  I definitely need to check my temp gauge on this thing and add some temp gauges on both sides of the smoke barrell.  I love this thing so far and I will be adding a baffle at the opening of the fire box.
 
Great reply danelmore! I'm going to smoke my first pork butt this weekend. Can't wait. I've been very pleased with the smoker as well. I do need to get a better door thermometer Mine is 50 degrees off!
 
Hey question for everyone,

My smoker runs about 250-275. I can't get it to stay at 225. This is with the gas on low and the damper wide-open. Any ideas/thoughts on how to lower the temperature?
 
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