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    Should I install a gasket?

    I noticed a good amount of smoke coming out of my Horizon 16 and wanted some feedback from other offset or even horizon owners. Should I install a gasket?

    There seems to some areas that are pretty tight and others not so much. Would I stalling the gasket all the way around just leave me with the same issue?

    Video of leaks: https://youtube.com/shorts/aM1l_r0E8X8?feature=share


    #2
    Can you control the temp to what you want?

    "Yes" leave it alone.

    "No" well. Maybe.

    It will eventually build up a seal of its own.

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      #3
      I'm sure it will get better as mentioned above. If you do seal you need to clean ALL the grease off for anything to stick.

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        #4
        Thank you, I will give it some time. I am able to produce good food on the thing and if I keep an eye on it can keep it in a reasonable temp range. I might give it some more time.

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          #5
          Honestly I think worrying about smoke leaks is of absolutely zero benefit. I do not believe in any way this contributes to a lack of smoke flavor or even poor flow or performance.

          I would seriously challenge anyone to scientifically prove otherwise, unless your smoke leaks are of a greater amount than your chimney/exhaust.


          NONE.


          However... in my new smoker we are building, I would absolutely LOVE to be able to point to ZERO smoke leaks, just as a source of pride and a badge of honor and accomplishment. Just because.

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            #6
            Mine (Yoder) has some leaks, I can't be bothered by it.

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            • texastweeter
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              Like the leak it sprung in your pocket book?

            • Huskee
              Huskee commented
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              Yeah them hunks o' steel aren't a budget buy, but it'll be there for my grandkids to use! texastweeter

            • texastweeter
              texastweeter commented
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              Yeah I feel ya, no Yoders but I have a few that will last.

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