Anyone own a Brinkmann smoker

Mr B · 04-09-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fxpose

I did not realize how hot these electric smokers can turn the electrical wiring in your home. Now I'm afraid it can eventually melt the insulation off the copper wiring.
Anyone else notice this?

The day that my "non Brinkman" brand, but the exact same style smoker died it melted the extension cord connectors together. Scared the hell out of me. It was on a 13 hour Pork Shounder Smoke.

cricky101 · 04-09-2010, 08:51 PM

Ran some charcoal through the Brinkmann I picked up last night to see how it handled and to get rid of any oil or whatnot from the manufacturing.

The only mod I did was put another grate in the bottom to raise the charcoal slightly. It tended to run pretty hot - 300* - for much of the first couple hours. I may look at something to limit the air flow in the bottom intake.

Toward the end I threw on a mesquite chunk and some jalapenos stuffed with a cream cheese/cheddar mixture wrapped in bacon.

I think these alone are worth the cost of the smoker.

Might try some chicken while I'm working in the yard tomorrow.

04-09-2010, 08:51 PM	#2
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: Anyone own a Brinkmann smoker Ran some charcoal through the Brinkmann I picked up last night to see how it handled and to get rid of any oil or whatnot from the manufacturing. The only mod I did was put another grate in the bottom to raise the charcoal slightly. It tended to run pretty hot - 300* - for much of the first couple hours. I may look at something to limit the air flow in the bottom intake. Toward the end I threw on a mesquite chunk and some jalapenos stuffed with a cream cheese/cheddar mixture wrapped in bacon. I think these alone are worth the cost of the smoker. Might try some chicken while I'm working in the yard tomorrow. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire