Link in video description to the smoker, wireless thermometer and more! Thanks in advance and I welcome you to subscribe and check out my other BBQ videos too!
Okay I'm not sure if you still respond to these but thanks for your video's but I want to pick your brain on this smoker. My wife got me the series 3 Blue Blazin smoker and I've used it twice, and it has made really good BBQ, but even running the thing on max "high" setting for hours and hours, it barely stays at 200 degrees. I think there's a design flaw where the internal thermometer is right on the wood chips tray. Yesterday I was smoking for mom and I noticed that even though the internal temperature was not nearly where I wanted it, the unit shut the element off because the wood chips were burning and it must have thought that meant the ambient temperature was too high. This didn't happen when I did the initial burn-in run on high because no water or chips were in , so the temp got to over 300 degrees. But when I'm actually using it, I cannot for the life of me get it to stay at that low and slow 225 -250 range. It just will NOT go higher than 200 degrees.... Any thoughts or tips on this?
Certainly. Use a wireless ambient probe like I use to monitor the internal temperature. I’ve found those to be highly-accurate. The built-in thermometer was not accurate, at least on mine.
@@IrixGuy Thanks for responding! I should have mentioned that I used a trusty oven thermometer clipped to a grate and it matched the reading of the one ont he door more or less. I cranked it on high today with no food, water or chips in it and left it on for over an hour. It never did get to 250. Do I have a bad unit?
@@afox9000 Hi there! So sometime after I posted that I figured out my problem: extension cord. You apparently cannot get this unit to perform as-needed unless it's plugged directly into the outlet. Even a thick "high voltage" extension cord will cause the element to not get enough voltage. I moved it closer to an outlet and now I can get it easily to the 250-300 degrees range.
Goo thing about this electric smoker is we can put water and wood tips without open the door! And we can see from out side window,it is a great smoker so far for this point,but future updates such a temperature dial gauge (black with white line) very simple to do so.
No doubt! Not to mention not having to deal with additional charcoal/wood to regulate temperature. Just be sure to clean that glass window after every smoke while it's still warm to keep it see-through =).
thank you for the great information you make a great pit boss salesman. My question is could you use saw dust instead of chips? have access to alot of oak saw dust from a Amish lumber mill that i could get for free.
I’ve never tried flakes that small but if it’s hickory, mesquite, apple, etc. it may be worth trying. It’s tough to turn down free wood :). Thanks for watching and commenting and please feel free to subscribe to my channel and check out my other electric smoker videos too!
Thanks for posting! What method would you suggest for choking the vents? What is the highest temp you have been able to maintain? I just ordered one of these, looking forward to using it.
only thing i don’t like is the chamber where you put the wood chips gets stuck when it gets hot sooner or later its gonna break apart so what i did i removed the top cover and swap the chips with tin foil
Thanks for a better look at this! Can the legs be removed and have the smoker sit on the ground? I’d like to slide this under the counter of an outdoor kitchen set up. What is the height without legs?
The control knob and such is part of the legs, so no =(. Subscribe and check out my Masterbuilt Electric Smoker video playlist. That one has no legs. #ChefIrixGuy
I just bought this model, assembled it yesterday, and am using it today. Does anyone else think it’s weird that the temp dial seems to be upside down, and doesn’t “line up” with the directions on the control panel (directions say to turn clockwise but you have to turn it counter clockwise)? Looking forward to my first smoke!
I don't know if you'll see this or respond, but what model is this? I'm looking at 10772 as a Christmas gift. Do you have to refill the water pan during long smokes? Does opening the door to do that affect the smoke? The model I'm lost seems to have a separate place for the wood chips below the knob?
I linked this one within this video’s description. I typically don’t refill the water pans during smokes. For comparison, I invite you to subscribe to my channel and check out my Masterbuilt Electric Smoker video playlist. Both are great but you may like that one more!
It did fine. I actually sold it during the pandemic because somebody needed it. I own and use a Masterbuilt (without a window) now. This is a great smoker too but be prepared to clean that window after every smoke while it’s still warm if you wish to retain a see-through window. Subscribe and check out my Masterbuilt electric smoker videos too.
Gonna get this one and get the wireless thermometer to go with it. I have no idea about smokers, but am getting one for my husband for his bday. Any tips other than the video?
Your husband will love it! Expand this video's description and then click the link there. I have the smoker like I use and the wireless thermometer like I used there. If you are looking for anything else, please ask and I'll be happy to try to find links for you. Smoked food is the best food! Oh and please subscribe to my channel and check out my video playlist full of electric smoker videos! Cheers!
How sir I have same pitboss 3series electric smoker 30inch use small wood chips with knob on my pitboss 3series electric smoker 30inch can I charge my pitboss 3series electric smoker 30inch knob into digital because when I first use my pitboss 3series electric smoker 30inch I got smoke and yesterday I try smoke baby back ribs I didn't see any smoke because I can't figure it out how to make it smoke
Never tried but check the link within this video’s description for detailed specs. I always use chips because they work flawlessly and are less expensive.
@@IrixGuy was just a thought as you'd be able to keep the digital readout and wires at the back of the smoker. Your vid has really made me think about going electric as it seems a hell of a lot more user friendly than my charcoal offset
It depends on the type of woods and how full you load the smoker box. I had mine full of hickory the other days and after two hours when I added more, some of the previous chips were still smoldering. My guess is likely ~2 hours from a box of hickory but it may last a bit longer. Also, one box may provide enough hickory flavor. It’s really a matter of personal taste preference.
@@IrixGuy thank your for the response. I am deciding between this and a similar priced and size char broil, I have read the wood tray in those can last 6-8 hours, so it has a nice set and forget Pro about the char broil. The pit boss seems sturdier
@@youtubechannel777 I've found the build quality of the Pit Boss to be excellent! I also like how the legs elevate it from the ground. I store mine outside covered. If you order the Pit Boss, I have it linked within this video's description. Thanks in advance!
@@IrixGuy i am probably going to pick one of these up it was between this and the char broil one thats about the same price except it is only 750w seems like the 1650w of this one is barely enough
Thanks for this video! My wife bought me one and now that it's springtime, I'm setting it up.
That's a great time to do it! We smoke 12 months out of the year!
Will be ordering. Thank you for this video sir 👍🏼👍🏼
Link in video description to the smoker, wireless thermometer and more! Thanks in advance and I welcome you to subscribe and check out my other BBQ videos too!
Thermometer is about 25 degrees off. Using pellets instead of wood chips. Bought from Target for $218......worth every penny.
Check out the wireless probe like I use.
Okay I'm not sure if you still respond to these but thanks for your video's but I want to pick your brain on this smoker. My wife got me the series 3 Blue Blazin smoker and I've used it twice, and it has made really good BBQ, but even running the thing on max "high" setting for hours and hours, it barely stays at 200 degrees. I think there's a design flaw where the internal thermometer is right on the wood chips tray. Yesterday I was smoking for mom and I noticed that even though the internal temperature was not nearly where I wanted it, the unit shut the element off because the wood chips were burning and it must have thought that meant the ambient temperature was too high.
This didn't happen when I did the initial burn-in run on high because no water or chips were in , so the temp got to over 300 degrees. But when I'm actually using it, I cannot for the life of me get it to stay at that low and slow 225 -250 range. It just will NOT go higher than 200 degrees....
Any thoughts or tips on this?
Certainly. Use a wireless ambient probe like I use to monitor the internal temperature. I’ve found those to be highly-accurate. The built-in thermometer was not accurate, at least on mine.
@@IrixGuy Thanks for responding! I should have mentioned that I used a trusty oven thermometer clipped to a grate and it matched the reading of the one ont he door more or less.
I cranked it on high today with no food, water or chips in it and left it on for over an hour. It never did get to 250. Do I have a bad unit?
I had the same issue
@@afox9000 Hi there! So sometime after I posted that I figured out my problem: extension cord. You apparently cannot get this unit to perform as-needed unless it's plugged directly into the outlet. Even a thick "high voltage" extension cord will cause the element to not get enough voltage. I moved it closer to an outlet and now I can get it easily to the 250-300 degrees range.
Thanks for good tips my friend.
Goo thing about this electric smoker is we can put water and wood tips without open the door! And we can see from out side window,it is a great smoker so far for this point,but future updates such a temperature dial gauge (black with white line) very simple to do so.
No problem 👍
No doubt! Not to mention not having to deal with additional charcoal/wood to regulate temperature. Just be sure to clean that glass window after every smoke while it's still warm to keep it see-through =).
Great video!! but would of loved to see the outcome of the meat .
Subscribe and check out my other videos where I showcase the finished products! #ChefIrixGuy
Did you run into any issues with the smoker tripping the GCFI outlet? Or do you have this setup on a dedicated breaker?
It never tripped my GFCI
thank you for the great information you make a great pit boss salesman. My question is could you use saw dust instead of chips? have access to alot of oak saw dust from a Amish lumber mill that i could get for free.
I’ve never tried flakes that small but if it’s hickory, mesquite, apple, etc. it may be worth trying. It’s tough to turn down free wood :). Thanks for watching and commenting and please feel free to subscribe to my channel and check out my other electric smoker videos too!
Good job.
Thank you so much and please subscribe and check out my other electric smoker videos too!
Thanks for posting! What method would you suggest for choking the vents? What is the highest temp you have been able to maintain? I just ordered one of these, looking forward to using it.
Well over 250 but I smoke between 225 and 250. I just leave the vents partially open. Link in video’s description to smoker and accessories. Thanks!
only thing i don’t like is the chamber where you put the wood chips gets stuck when it gets hot sooner or later its gonna break apart so what i did i removed the top cover and swap the chips with tin foil
Check out my more recent Masterbuilt electric smoker videos. Both are excellent smokers but the wood chip reloader on the MB is next-level awesome!
I have the same smoker for me it happens if I overload the wood chip box if I put less chips in it doesn't get stuck
How often are you going through the wood chips , I just bought one and plan to smoke today for the first time
It’s a pretty big wood chip box….depends on smoking temp, type of wood, etc. but typically every few hours.
Thanks for a better look at this! Can the legs be removed and have the smoker sit on the ground? I’d like to slide this under the counter of an outdoor kitchen set up. What is the height without legs?
The control knob and such is part of the legs, so no =(. Subscribe and check out my Masterbuilt Electric Smoker video playlist. That one has no legs. #ChefIrixGuy
I just bought this model, assembled it yesterday, and am using it today. Does anyone else think it’s weird that the temp dial seems to be upside down, and doesn’t “line up” with the directions on the control panel (directions say to turn clockwise but you have to turn it counter clockwise)?
Looking forward to my first smoke!
Strange. I haven't run into that. Best of luck, with your first smoke! I'm sure that it'll be delicious!
I don't know if you'll see this or respond, but what model is this? I'm looking at 10772 as a Christmas gift. Do you have to refill the water pan during long smokes? Does opening the door to do that affect the smoke? The model I'm lost seems to have a separate place for the wood chips below the knob?
I linked this one within this video’s description. I typically don’t refill the water pans during smokes. For comparison, I invite you to subscribe to my channel and check out my Masterbuilt Electric Smoker video playlist. Both are great but you may like that one more!
I have smoke coming out the bottom and door… any fixes I should make?
Tighten the latch to create a better seal.
Would this temperature probe work well for just regulate the temperature inside the unit? I have this smoker and want to use it for cerkote. Thanks.
I'm not sure about that but I do love Cerakote! I was actually going to Cerakote an LCP II because the slide is notorious when it comes to rust.
How is the smoker doing now that you’ve had it for a few years?
It did fine. I actually sold it during the pandemic because somebody needed it. I own and use a Masterbuilt (without a window) now. This is a great smoker too but be prepared to clean that window after every smoke while it’s still warm if you wish to retain a see-through window. Subscribe and check out my Masterbuilt electric smoker videos too.
@@IrixGuy do you own the analog version of the masterbuilt? Which mode is it?
Gonna get this one and get the wireless thermometer to go with it. I have no idea about smokers, but am getting one for my husband for his bday. Any tips other than the video?
Your husband will love it! Expand this video's description and then click the link there. I have the smoker like I use and the wireless thermometer like I used there. If you are looking for anything else, please ask and I'll be happy to try to find links for you. Smoked food is the best food! Oh and please subscribe to my channel and check out my video playlist full of electric smoker videos! Cheers!
@@IrixGuy what cover did you buy?
I have it linked on my website but feel free to message IrixGuy on Facebook and I'll happily respond with a direct link.
@@IrixGuy I’ll message you
How sir I have same pitboss 3series electric smoker 30inch use small wood chips with knob on my pitboss 3series electric smoker 30inch can I charge my pitboss 3series electric smoker 30inch knob into digital because when I first use my pitboss 3series electric smoker 30inch I got smoke and yesterday I try smoke baby back ribs I didn't see any smoke because I can't figure it out how to make it smoke
Usually I turn the temp up high to makes the chips start smoking and then I reduce to 225 and add my meat.
Would you still recommend this? I’ve never used a smoker before lol
I like it but I like my Masterbuilt more! Please feel free to subscribe to my channel and check out all of my electric smoker videos.
Which masterbuilt?
How often do you replace your chips? Do you fill the firebox completely full?
Always completely full and I usually refill it once, during longer smokes.
Can youu use pellets in the tray? Instead of chips?
Never tried but check the link within this video’s description for detailed specs. I always use chips because they work flawlessly and are less expensive.
Why not put your probes through the vents in the back rather than squashing the seal?
I’ve never thought about doing that but through the door is convenient and it seals around them.
@@IrixGuy was just a thought as you'd be able to keep the digital readout and wires at the back of the smoker.
Your vid has really made me think about going electric as it seems a hell of a lot more user friendly than my charcoal offset
My gauge isn’t even close to being accurate, just ordered a wireless one today
Yeah, the integrated thermometer is the only less than desirable aspect of this smoker. Wireless thermometer....problem solved!
Hi, how long in hours does the wood chips last? Do I need to change it more than once for a 2 person average meal?
It depends on the type of woods and how full you load the smoker box. I had mine full of hickory the other days and after two hours when I added more, some of the previous chips were still smoldering. My guess is likely ~2 hours from a box of hickory but it may last a bit longer. Also, one box may provide enough hickory flavor. It’s really a matter of personal taste preference.
@@IrixGuy thank your for the response. I am deciding between this and a similar priced and size char broil, I have read the wood tray in those can last 6-8 hours, so it has a nice set and forget Pro about the char broil. The pit boss seems sturdier
@@youtubechannel777 I've found the build quality of the Pit Boss to be excellent! I also like how the legs elevate it from the ground. I store mine outside covered. If you order the Pit Boss, I have it linked within this video's description. Thanks in advance!
Aren't wireless probes, wireless?
Wired to the wireless box :). Link in this video’s description.
My chips keep igniting. Any ideas?
Have you tried soaking them in water for an hour or so?
@@IrixGuy yes they just go up in flames and I have plumes of snoke
Wireless probes :0
LOL they work great!
@@IrixGuy i am probably going to pick one of these up it was between this and the char broil one thats about the same price except it is only 750w seems like the 1650w of this one is barely enough
Expand this video’s description and then click the link there to find the ones like I use!
Chicken above pork? That is a cooking issue, but double check that decision
Please explain. Thanks!