Comments on: Get your smoker under control http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/ A tinkerer's journal and look at life's debris. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:50:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Don O. http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-256548 Don O. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:04:22 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-256548 I Would look for a shop that rehabs used appliances, they have a lot of parts from junk ovens. Or ypu can go right to our local appliance parts store. 120 or 240 won't make a difference if the amps are right. Their should be a big concern about safety and arcing. This is not for beginners............... I Would look for a shop that rehabs used appliances, they have a lot of parts from junk ovens.

Or ypu can go right to our local appliance parts store.

120 or 240 won’t make a difference if the amps are right.

Their should be a big concern about safety and arcing.

This is not for beginners……………

]]> By: Taming my Brinkmann Gourmet Electric Smoker | NateElston.com http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-217074 Taming my Brinkmann Gourmet Electric Smoker | NateElston.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:52:20 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-217074 [...] obvious I about smacked myself upside the head, add a thermostat!  An example of this can be found here.  The idea of the thermostat, was well simple and seemed like a good idea, you dial in the [...] [...] obvious I about smacked myself upside the head, add a thermostat!  An example of this can be found here.  The idea of the thermostat, was well simple and seemed like a good idea, you dial in the [...]

]]> By: bigmeateatingguy http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-211972 bigmeateatingguy Sun, 11 Jan 2009 03:29:33 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-211972 nice job nice job

]]> By: memdump http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-207149 memdump Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:55:14 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-207149 rOb link looks good. I would go with the Single Pole or SPST. The double pole is unnecessary because it is equivalent to two SPST switches controlled by a single mechanism. rOb link looks good. I would go with the Single Pole or SPST.

The double pole is unnecessary because it is equivalent to two SPST switches controlled by a single mechanism.

]]> By: r0b http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-163523 r0b Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:28:53 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-163523 http://www.tempco.com/controls/thermo_bulb&cap.htm#How%20To%20Order This site has 120v 30a bulb and capillary thermostats, do we need a single pole or double pole? http://www.tempco.com/controls/thermo_bulb&cap.htm#How%20To%20Order

This site has 120v 30a bulb and capillary thermostats, do we need a single pole or double pole?

]]> By: bob http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-139577 bob Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:07:40 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-139577 the thermostats on most ovens are 220 whereas the smoker is 110. was your thermostat from a 220 oven. i was able to pick up an old oven at a local appliance store for free. it has the heating element and thermostat but it was wired 220. are there any electricians out there. the thermostats on most ovens are 220 whereas the smoker is 110. was your thermostat from a 220 oven. i was able to pick up an old oven at a local appliance store for free. it has the heating element and thermostat but it was wired 220. are there any electricians out there.

]]> By: Joe http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-94238 Joe Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:48:30 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-94238 I too am searching for a thermostat to do the same to my smoker. I have toyed with the idea of using an old toaster over to do it. I have also thought an old electric overn would have what I needed, not sure if the temp range will go low enough though, I'd like to be able to get to 150 degrees F consistently. I too am searching for a thermostat to do the same to my smoker. I have toyed with the idea of using an old toaster over to do it. I have also thought an old electric overn would have what I needed, not sure if the temp range will go low enough though, I’d like to be able to get to 150 degrees F consistently.

]]> By: Jase http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-86677 Jase Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:25:07 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-86677 Over 2 years old & #1 for a google search on thermostat for a smoker! Would really love more info on the thermostat you used. I'm pretty electrically inept & can't determine what you have based on the pictures & a search for "bulb & capillary thermostat" brings up a lot of junk, notably spa/jacuzzi thermostats. Thanks! Over 2 years old & #1 for a google search on thermostat for a smoker!

Would really love more info on the thermostat you used. I’m pretty electrically inept & can’t determine what you have based on the pictures & a search for “bulb & capillary thermostat” brings up a lot of junk, notably spa/jacuzzi thermostats.

Thanks!

]]> By: Smokey Joe http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-46226 Smokey Joe Tue, 01 May 2007 16:03:05 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-46226 I am also looking for the brand name or part # or better description of what to search for can you post for everyone? I am also looking for the brand name or part # or better description of what to search for can you post for everyone?

]]> By: Steve Culver http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-27883 Steve Culver Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:30:44 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-27883 Can you give the brand name and part number of this thermostat. I need this for my smoker. Thanks Can you give the brand name and part number of this thermostat. I need this for my smoker.

Thanks

]]> By: Brennan http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-23811 Brennan Wed, 01 Nov 2006 03:53:25 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-23811 I was on the road to doing the same thing you did here and fell out laughing when I saw you had the exact smoker I purchased. I'm having trouble locating a thermostat on ebay that is suitable. Can you give me the brand name of the thermostat you found or any you would recommend for this application. Also, are there any considerations to be take regarding heat build up that is being transmitted form the socket boxes to the electrical wires. I noticed another person mentioned their power cord becoming alarmingly hot. Although they attributed that to current drain it was more likley heat that was transmitted physically from the socket boxes mounted on the smoker body. Thanks for sharing your advice. I was on the road to doing the same thing you did here and fell out laughing when I saw you had the exact smoker I purchased. I’m having trouble locating a thermostat on ebay that is suitable. Can you give me the brand name of the thermostat you found or any you would recommend for this application. Also, are there any considerations to be take regarding heat build up that is being transmitted form the socket boxes to the electrical wires. I noticed another person mentioned their power cord becoming alarmingly hot. Although they attributed that to current drain it was more likley heat that was transmitted physically from the socket boxes mounted on the smoker body. Thanks for sharing your advice.

]]> By: ssflanders http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-6493 ssflanders Thu, 01 Jun 2006 10:09:07 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-6493 I own the smoke pictured. Be careful when you select these parts, that heating element pulls a TON of current. I was using a fairly heavy duty extension cord for mine, and after four hours of grilling, I went to unplug it, and it was so hot I could barely touch it. I own the smoke pictured. Be careful when you select these parts, that heating element pulls a TON of current.

I was using a fairly heavy duty extension cord for mine, and after four hours of grilling, I went to unplug it, and it was so hot I could barely touch it.

]]> By: John http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-1632 John Mon, 14 Nov 2005 21:39:46 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-1632 What 'description' did you use when searching for the parts? Is this a single pole type switch, etc.? Any more info would be appreaciated. Thanks. What ‘description’ did you use when searching for the parts? Is this a single pole type switch, etc.? Any more info would be appreaciated. Thanks.

]]> By: G http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-600 G Wed, 22 Jun 2005 02:25:10 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-600 This is GREAT! I just bought the exact same smoker and would love to do the same mod you did. Would you mind giving a little more details on how the 2 boes are wired together? Thanks! <div class="typewriter">Its really pretty simple. The Thermostat is basically just a switch, turned on and off by the heat of the smoker. So you wire it like this: 1) Obtain a new power cord to plug into the wall. Wire that to the terminals on one side of the thermostat. 2) wire the other side of the thermostat to the outlet that you will mount on the side of your smoker next to the thermostat box. 3) plug the smoker's heating element (the original cord that came with the smoker) into the outlet that you added to the side of the smoker. The thermostat now gates the flow of power whatever is plugged into the (new) outlet. I hope this helps.<div></div></div> This is GREAT! I just bought the exact same smoker and would love to do the same mod you did. Would you mind giving a little more details on how the 2 boes are wired together? Thanks!

Its really pretty simple. The Thermostat is basically just a switch, turned on and off by the heat of the smoker. So you wire it like this:

1) Obtain a new power cord to plug into the wall. Wire that to the terminals on one side of the thermostat.

2) wire the other side of the thermostat to the outlet that you will mount on the side of your smoker next to the thermostat box.

3) plug the smoker’s heating element (the original cord that came with the smoker) into the outlet that you added to the side of the smoker.

The thermostat now gates the flow of power whatever is plugged into the (new) outlet.

I hope this helps.

]]> By: Duke http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-495 Duke Sun, 29 May 2005 03:23:15 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-495 My favorite explanation is simple and silly: If we're not supposed to eat animals, why are they made of meat? (Google seems to indicate that Tom Snyder said that) <div class="typewriter">Duke -- Yeah, silly, but hard not to smile when you hear it even if you don't eat meat. Bumper sticker in a similar vein: I LOVE ANIMALS (they are delicious). steve</div> My favorite explanation is simple and silly: If we’re not supposed to eat animals, why are they made of meat?

(Google seems to indicate that Tom Snyder said that)

Duke — Yeah, silly, but hard not to smile when you hear it even if you don’t eat meat.

Bumper sticker in a similar vein:

I LOVE ANIMALS (they are delicious).

steve

]]> By: Brenda Helverson http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-492 Brenda Helverson Sat, 28 May 2005 02:32:44 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-492 As long as we are nice about it, killing and eating our four-legged friends fulfills one of their life purposes (and ours). Now, I think that commercial agriculture has gotten completely out of hand, but nobody would keep a cow as a pet if it didn't have any value as food. On the other hand, a cat has its uses even though its meat value is prettty low. But if Allah had meant for us not to barbecue pork, he would never have made a pig. So what time do we eat? As long as we are nice about it, killing and eating our four-legged friends fulfills one of their life purposes (and ours). Now, I think that commercial agriculture has gotten completely out of hand, but nobody would keep a cow as a pet if it didn’t have any value as food. On the other hand, a cat has its uses even though its meat value is prettty low. But if Allah had meant for us not to barbecue pork, he would never have made a pig. So what time do we eat?

]]> By: Steelhead ( from Blaine) http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-490 Steelhead ( from Blaine) Sat, 28 May 2005 01:30:50 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-490 Well I am a right leaning Conservative that hates to see anything killed just for the sake of a sport, but as you state loves ALL four leggers plus a finned item or two as well. We might have to try some fresh Fraser river King salmon on that contraption some day,,,,,, I'll supply the meat if you'll do the cookin. Putting all my info out there for you to see... does that deminish my privacy any ?????? <div class="typewriter">Anyone who comes knocking on my door holding a freshly caught King salmon will be ushered right in. Privacy? Your email address will not be published. steve</div> Well I am a right leaning Conservative that hates to see anything killed just for the sake of a sport, but as you state loves ALL four leggers plus a finned item or two as well. We might have to try some fresh Fraser river King salmon on that contraption some day,,,,,, I’ll supply the meat if you’ll do the cookin.
Putting all my info out there for you to see… does that deminish my privacy any ??????

Anyone who comes knocking on my door holding a freshly caught King salmon will be ushered right in.

Privacy? Your email address will not be published.

steve

]]> By: Ken Barrett http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/get-your-smoker-under-control/comment-page-1/#comment-489 Ken Barrett Fri, 27 May 2005 22:31:32 +0000 http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/?p=36#comment-489 I will have a slice of smoky brisket, potato salad, and lemonade, please. <div class="typewriter">Well, a big hello to pitmaster Ken Barrett, the man who first pointed out to me that there was a difference between <em>grilling</em> and <em>barbeque</em>. steve </div> I will have a slice of smoky brisket, potato salad, and lemonade, please.

Well, a big hello to pitmaster Ken Barrett, the man who first pointed out to me that there was a difference between grilling and barbeque.

steve

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