Masterbuilt problems

[Columbian73]

Winter, I'm confused. This is what I got from link you sent: <https://www.bayouclassic.com/products/36-stainless-braided-hose-2?_pos=4&_sid=972db834d&_ss=r> But as far as I can tell, it's not adjustable. But I did find this: <> It is a high pressure reg, but the header on the amazon page says it's good for: "Fits for Grill Burner Turkey Fryer Cooker Firepit Forge and More." I'm going to call the company tomorrow and find out what the deal is. Thanx again for the help.

 

[OldSmoke]

This is a two-stage, low pressure reg that is not adjustable. Two stages provide a more stable delivery as the pressure in the tank changes, which it can vary quite a lot going from a cool evening to hot sun. This worked very well with a needle valve.



You need to stick with a low pressure reg.

 

[Columbian73]

This is a two-stage, low pressure reg that is not adjustable. Two stages provide a more stable delivery as the pressure in the tank changes, which it can vary quite a lot going from a cool evening to hot sun. This worked very well with a needle valve.

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You need to stick with a low pressure reg.

Thank you, Smoke. Did you attach the needle valve to the other end of that line? BTW, where in Oregon are you? I'm right across the Big River to the north, up in the hills.

 

[Columbian73]

Thanks to all the help here, and some research, I just today put together the rig that I think will work to control the flame on my Masterbuilt 30" Smoker and finally get it down to proper smoking temperatures. I learned
that the setup on the MB and other smokers is a low pressure system, and needs different accessories from high pressure systems. Bikerbob sent a picture of the rig he put together, and with that as a guide, I found a very helpful guy at R&L Enterprise in Albuquerque. <https://thepropaneman.com/AboutUs.htm>. Randy spent a lot of time talking with me and texting pictures back and forth to put together the little rig I needed. It is basically an in-line needle valve as OldSmoke and bikerbob have suggested, but since the hose that came with my smoker has a 5/16" inner diameter, I also needed two adapters to fit the right sized hose barbs.The picture here is the setup Randy came up with. It's simple, but it should work. I'll cut my existing hose and put it together. And man will I be happy if this finally turns this Masterbuilt into a functional smoker! Again, thanks to all for the help.

 

[OldSmoke]

Here is my setup, it is heavily modified with a wind skirt, PID controller, smoke generator, and a convection fan. It is one of those crazy ideas that works really well. I started with just a needle valve and it made a night and day difference.

 

[OldSmoke]

BTW, where in Oregon are you?

In SW Gresham! When I saw your name I got curious too.

 

[Columbian73]

Thanks to all the help here, and some research, I just today put together the rig that I think will work to control the flame on my Masterbuilt 30" Smoker. I want to stress that the setup on the MB and other smokers is a low pressure system, and need different accessories from high pressure systems. I found a very helpful guy at
R&L Enterprise in Albuquerque. <https://thepropaneman.com/AboutUs.htm>. Randy spent a good deal of time talking with me and texting pictures back and forth to put together the little rig I needed. It is basically an in-line needle valve as OldSmoke and bikerbob have suggested, but since the hose that came with the smoker has a 5/16" inner diameter, I also needed two adapters to fit the right sized hose barbs.The picture here is the setup he came up with. It's simple, but it should work. I'll cut my existing hose and put it togetherView attachment 636916

In SW Gresham! When I saw your name I got curious too.

Very cool! We're neighbors, as the crow flies, and not a lot farther away via roads and bridges.