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  1. meatstick

    Stuffing tube size question

    Update... I stuff and smoked 25lbs of goose sticks this past weekend. I went with 17 mm casings and happy they way they turned out. Thanks again for all the info.
  2. meatstick

    Smoker help

    Update.... I purchase a new regulator from the manufacture. There seemed to be a lot of uncertainties with an aftermark regulator and didn't want to take a chance. Smoker is working just like it did before. Thanks for all the info
  3. meatstick

    New regulator question

    Thank you. I will add the orifice. Good article too
  4. meatstick

    New regulator question

    Thanks daveomak... Yes, very important. I have new one of these coming from the factory. Since this has the orifice already built in do I need the one in the picture I am pointing to?
  5. meatstick

    New regulator question

    I posted my issue in the propane smoker forum but have a quick question regarding the regulator. I purchased a new bayou classic regulator with a needle valve already connected. Do I need to use the orifice fitting that came with this or can I just use a brass coupling to connect the new line to...
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    Smoker help

    It wasn't leaking from the new fittings but from an original part.
  7. meatstick

    Smoker help

    Update. I bought a new regulator and with a few extra fittings it worked. However, propane was leaking. The new line does not have a orifice on it would this matter? I was thinking maybe to much propane was forcing its way through. I attached a picture of the fixture it was leaking from. Right...
  8. meatstick

    ECA questions

    Sounds good.. Thanks
  9. meatstick

    ECA questions

    Is it alright to freeze the sticks (with ECA) then just thaw as needed?
  10. meatstick

    Stuffing tube size question

    Thanks Muddydogs I really appreciate it. That is very helpful.
  11. meatstick

    Stuffing tube size question

    Awesome... Thank you
  12. meatstick

    Stuffing tube size question

    So I have been reading up on 16 mm size casings. It seems they are about the size of a #2 pencil. I wanted something a little bigger than than. I'm thinking 17 mm instead of 18mm. Would 17 mm produce about a 3/8" diameter finished snack stick? My problem is I have only used 21 mm casings and I...
  13. meatstick

    Smoker help

    Thanks for all the help guys. I purchased the one I listed above from Home Depot. They didn't have it in stock so it will not be here until next week. Once I get it put on I will post an update how things are going.
  14. meatstick

    Smoker help

    It looks like this one is a better option as it has a needle valve.
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