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    Thanks Dave–– ha, I've been too nervous to set up the heating elements and wiring for mine, but...

    Thanks Dave–– ha, I've been too nervous to set up the heating elements and wiring for mine, but yours looks great! Gives me some confidence. Thanks again
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    Also, you may find it interesting for future builds to look at the heating controllers for...

    Also, you may find it interesting for future builds to look at the heating controllers for holding cabinets, which consist of two heating elements–– one for general heating, and one to heat a stainless steel water bath for moisture control. They also incorporate a blower fan over the main...
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    Hi Dave, I saw your great electric smoker build! Could you explain what steps you went through...

    Hi Dave, I saw your great electric smoker build! Could you explain what steps you went through (to an electrical layman) for the installation of the heating element with coupler and controller? That would be a big help!! Big fan of your work!
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    Hi All, I'm another New Guy....

    Hey there, Would love to see your conversion! Trying to get tips on a cres cor conversion myself–– bought two cabinets at auction and arrived to pick them up only to find that someone had yanked the heating/control units... arrgh. Looking forward to seeing what you've done!
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    Cook and Hold Smokers

    Hey– I just realized I've got a couple extra smoker adapters for Rational combi ovens, called Rational VarioSmoker. Let me know if interested. Consists of a chip box, heating element, and basic controller. They're also available new for 'only' $420...
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    First Smoker Build - Holding Cabinets to DIY Electric Smokers?

    Nice! And Merry Christmas! Looks very pretty— what are the names of the heating element companies you've mentioned? Look forward to seeing your build! I'll get to mine more after the holidays and some further planning.
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    Thoughts? Rotisserie Build, Henny Penny Parts

    Or. I could assemble it vertically within one of my two holding cabinet smokers I'm looking to build out...
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    Thoughts? Rotisserie Build, Henny Penny Parts

    Hi all, I've got the central drive tube and side discs from a Henny Penny chicken rotisserie, but no baskets or spits (if that makes sense). Which is kind of a score. But, at the same time, there are potential drawbacks to using that drive tube, namely that it seems way too short for most pigs...
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    First Smoker Build - Holding Cabinets to DIY Electric Smokers?

    Hi all, I recently picked up two used Cres Cor aluminized steel holding/proofing cabinets-- they were supposed to come with the heating element and control box at the bottom, but after I had already paid for them and when I came to pick them up, guess what? No heat box. Also, they had been...
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    Cook and Hold Smokers

    Cook and hold ovens are typically variations on warming/holding drawers expanded as combination ovens. Combination ovens are variations on older pressurized steam ovens; combi ovens combine a less pressurized steam oven function with the abilities to limit the steam (steam generator) and/or...
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    Brand newbie in Chicago

    Hello all! New member from Chicago and southern Wisconsin here-- Merry Christmas, all! I've done some smoking and curing in the past, but came here for your expertise on a project piece–– I recently paid for and picked up two used Cres Cor proofing/heating cabinets for a separate use, only to...
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