- Apr 6, 2017
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I bought a GOSM 3895GWLA early April. Made the suggested mods (insulating the door, dual temperature probe, needle valve and added latches to the door) and have smoked ribs, 2 whole chickens, 1 turkey and a brisket. I rushed the brisket (12 hours should have been 16 hours). The major problem I have is maintaining a temperature. I put a needle valve in line but the temperature still wanders up or down about 10 degrees in and hour. My goal is to set and only adjust once every 2 to 4 hours. Would bricks help. I do put a pan of water in the smoker.
Also, looking for suggestions on how much wood chunks to add at a time?
One last thing - the exhaust vent on top of the unit is presently fused in position. I believe the problem is creosote build up (black stuff) - is that normal? Two options to clean is to heat it up and see if I can remove it then soak in vinegar or squirt vinegar around the top to loosen then clean. Is cresosote built common or am I going something wrong?
A couple of pictures
The Grill
The Chickens
The Brisket
The Turkey
Also, looking for suggestions on how much wood chunks to add at a time?
One last thing - the exhaust vent on top of the unit is presently fused in position. I believe the problem is creosote build up (black stuff) - is that normal? Two options to clean is to heat it up and see if I can remove it then soak in vinegar or squirt vinegar around the top to loosen then clean. Is cresosote built common or am I going something wrong?
A couple of pictures
The Grill
The Chickens
The Brisket
The Turkey
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