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WHY doesn't anybody make an AUTOmatic gas temp controller to maintain 225F for smoking

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    WHY doesn't anybody make an AUTOmatic gas temp controller to maintain 225F for smoking

    Seems to me that there are no gas smokers with automatic temp controllers. Or am I missing something in the reviews?
    I have a good temp gauge, but if I want to smoke overnight, the ambient temp changes, and affects the temp of the smoker. And that is just not right.

    #2
    The tech for that might just be cost prohibitive. With a pellet grill a thermostat makes an auger spin, stop spinning, etc. With a gas, a needle valve would have to adjust automatically, or a burner light when needed as in a home furnace.

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      #3
      Masterbuilt makes a couple ... like this one: https://masterbuilt.com/product/mb20...propane-smoker

      ... so, while rare at the moment, such a thing does exist.

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        #4
        Consider what happens in a gas kitchen oven with a thermostat - they go all over the place. It may just be either technically infeasible or as Huskee said, too expensive.

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          #5
          Ole Hickory to the rescue!!!!

          From commercial smokers, residential smokers, competition smokers to BBQ supplies, Ole Hickory Pits has everything you need to BBQ at your best.

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          • Troutman
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            Them some serious cookers. I always like watching Malcolm Reed use his on YouTube.

          • NightwatchRenBand
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            Looked at the Ole Hickory Pits, beautiful, I suspect they are expensive. Surprisingly little detail on their website, but I sent them some questions so we will see.

          #6
          Made one for an electric brinkmen with a cheap home thermostat years ago that worked great. Maybe try the same but use a thermostat for a gas stove or gas furnace????

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            #7
            My Southern Pride has one We Cook on oak at 275 but if for some reason we miss throwing a log in the gas come on at 225 This is very helpful during our catering serve time

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                You mean like this...

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                • NightwatchRenBand
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                  The next time I have $3,000 to spend I will consider it...

                #10
                I dunno, I have a pretty easy time dialing my genesis to a temp and keeping her there, so long as it's not real windy.

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