Can this smoker operate at low temperatures?
1779861
Yes, we smoke a lot of sausage and ribs, best if done low and slow, we use the Maverick wireless barbecue thermometer, tracks the smoker temp and the meat temp at once, I highly recommend this, if you buy the smoker, enjoy.
1717653
I don't believe that would be a good usage The kettle smoker is made to operate at around 190-212 D F. We have done a pork loin roast in it on the side burner of a gas grill. (we cut the roast in 2 equal pieces) so it would fit in the smoker. it will take a long time and be sure and check the water pan so it doesn't go dry.
335770
I use them in an electric smoker and they work great. Just make sure your temperature is high enough to get them to smoke. I usually have my smoker set at 225 degrees F or higher.
2072279
Yes. But you will need a heat source, unless you are using it as a cold smoker.
348366
I am confident the unit will be inoperative when temperatures drop below freezing. Try fencing, netting, or a system that generates lights and noise.
1377333
No. You can not run it with air temperatures over 140 degrees either or the motor will burn up.
960814
According to the person I talked to at Masterbuilt, the 20070213 will not generate smoke below about 185 degrees. It would have been nice if the web site had stated this. You have to buy the 20070112, cold smoker. It is designed to feed smoke into the 20070213, which you leave turned off and just use as a smoke chamber. In my experience it runs about 85 degrees or so but that may depend on outside temperature somewhat. It generates a LOT of smoke. For cold smoking you probably could just feed the smoke from the 200720112 into any suitable chamber. Note that the 20070112 is NOT usable by itself. You have to feed its smoke into some chamber where your food is located.
355832
Not sure and there's nothing in the manual addressing temperature ranges for use. My guess, since this unit operates from a battery, it may not perform as well in very cold temperatures. I would also be concerned about frost jamming the mechanism. There's a technical support number you can call, 800-222-1055. Good luck.
920453
Yes. You regulate the temp with the four ventilation holes. But if you are not smoking, then use a grill
960815
According to the person I talked to at Masterbuilt, the 20070213 will not generate smoke below about 185 degrees. It would have been nice if the web site had stated this. You have to buy the 20070112, cold smoker. It is designed to feed smoke into the 20070213, which you leave turned off and just use as a smoke chamber. In my experience it runs about 85 degrees or so but that may depend on outside temperature somewhat. It generates a LOT of smoke. For cold smoking you probably could just feed the smoke from the 200720112 into any suitable chamber. Note that the 20070112 is NOT usable by itself. You have to feed its smoke into some chamber where your food is located. According to the person I talked to at Masterbuilt, the 20070213 will not generate smoke below about 185 degrees. It would have been nice if the web site had stated this. You have to buy the 20070112, cold smoker. It is designed to feed smoke into the 20070213, which you leave turned off and just use as a smoke chamber. In my experience it runs about 85 degrees or so but that may depend on outside temperature somewhat. It generates a LOT of smoke. For cold smoking you probably could just feed the smoke from the 200720112 into any suitable chamber. Note that the 20070112 is NOT usable by... » Read More According to the person I talked to at Masterbuilt, the 20070213 will not generate smoke below about 185 degrees. It would have been nice if the web site had stated this. You have to buy the 20070112, cold smoker. It is designed to feed smoke into the 20070213, which you leave turned off and just use as a smoke chamber. In my experience it runs about 85 degrees or so but that may depend on outside temperature somewhat. It generates a LOT of smoke. For cold smoking you probably could just feed the smoke from the 200720112 into any suitable chamber. Note that the 20070112 is NOT usable by itself. You have to feed its smoke into some chamber where your food is located. « Show Less
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It's a gas smoker. You just adjust the gas from the knob on the front or adjust the vent on the top back side. I can pretty easily maintain 220-245 in mild weather. It's a little harder to keep it that low when it's really hot out though. Also you need to open the door every few hours to restock the wood chunks/chips.
672961
Yes, it works well. It produces enough heat to smoke well in a converted upright freezer.
561747
It can be used on a smoker, but will only withstands temperatures up to 400 F.
1863540
I do not see why it wouldn't, I used it on a side box smoker and it worked well but I did have to block half the holes with screws to get the temp down to 125 for smoking. Hope that helps. Michael
2063096
Bill - we have used it in cold weather with very good results (32 degrees and above), but not sure about performance in sub zero weather. Sorry we couldn't be of more help. Have you called the manufacturer for input?
152033
Yes you can. Set your thermo to about 150 or below it will do fine what are you smoking
2114429
not to easily. it will be to hard to keep low temps. the grill is really shallow so the charcoal is to close to cook slow the meat will cook to fast and the smoke will have no time to permiate the meat.