HELP, SMOKER IS TOO HOT

stretch90

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Hi, I'm using a grill pro vertical propane smoker and I have the gas set on the lowest setting but the temperature won't go under 325. I'm making a brisket but I can't get it to 225. I've tried adjusting the vents but I can't get it down. Somebody please help. Thanks.

 

raptor700

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I'm not really familiar with that type smoker but..........

Does it have a water pan? If so fill with water, that will help bring it down.

Maybe someone thats more familiar with your smoker will jump in and save the day!

 

flash

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raptor700 said:

I'm not really familiar with that type smoker but..........

Does it have a water pan? If so fill with water, that will help bring it down.

Maybe someone thats more familiar with your smoker will jump in and save the day!

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That would have been my guess. Do you have your water pan in place and are you using it?

 

stretch90

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The water pan actually has a decent amount of water in it, which is another reason I'm confused. But I think I'll add some more, thanks for the input.

 

raptor700

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I looked up your smoker and i see that it does have a water pan.

Make sure it's full of water.

 

raptor700

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stretch90 said:

The water pan actually has a decent amount of water in it, which is another reason I'm confused. But I think I'll add some more, thanks for the input.

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  I'm sure this isn't your first smoke with this smoker, Have you had this problem before? Have you been able to go as low as 225º in the past?

 

flash

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stretch90 said:

The water pan actually has a decent amount of water in it, which is another reason I'm confused. But I think I'll add some more, thanks for the input.

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 Not sure where you are located, but is the smoker out in this hot sun. I can see a 100º reading on my gauge at times and have not even lit the fire yet

 

stretch90

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This is actually my first time using this smoker, normally I use a charcoal smoker.

 

stretch90

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Flash said:

 Not sure where you are located, but is the smoker out in this hot sun. I can see a 100º reading on my gauge at times and have not even lit the fire yet

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I think this might be the problem because the water isn't really boiling which I would think it would since it's so hot. Maybe the thermometer is just off. Thanks.
 

 

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stretch90 said:

This is actually my first time using this smoker, normally I use a charcoal smoker.

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 Ah ha.........The temp probe is probably way off. If you have a different thermo you could throw in the smoker you could find out for sure.