Question : What is the cooking space of the smoker?
Answer : The smoker offers 1,890 square inches of total cooking space.
Question : Does the smoker have a seal?
Answer : Yes, the primary door features a pre-installed seal that retains heat and minimizes heat and smoke loss for improved smoke efficiency.
Question : What cooking options does the smoker provide?
Answer : The smoker offers cooking versatility with pre-installed sausage hooks and removable chrome-plated rib racks to give you a variety of cooking options.
Question : If I used wood but it runs on charcoal wouldnt the charcoal over power the taste of the wood?
Answer : No, after using your favorite wood initially, switch over to only charcoal for the rest. This will avoid the bitter taste hickory wood gives to meat.
Question : What gage is the steel?
Answer : The exact gauge of the steel is not known, but it lasts a good 10 years and more if covered.
Question : What are the dimensions of the smoker and wood box?
Answer : The smoker is 36"X16" and the wood box is 14"X12.5". Both are 15" deep.
Question : Can you grill with this smoker?
Answer : No, this is a smoker only and not designed for grilling directly over the coals.
Question : Can I use all wood in this smoker and no charcoal?
Answer : Yes, you can use all wood in this smoker as long as it is 10 feet or shorter. Start with a chimney full of lit lump charcoal and then add wood on top.
Question : Where does the water tray go?
Answer : The tray is meant to catch drippings and goes underneath the racks. If you want to use water to keep things moist, you can put a container on a lower rack or on the bottom.
Question : What size and type of gasket material is needed to keep heat regulated? Does this have a grater underneath the firebox to remove the ashes?
Answer : No gasket is needed to regulate heat, the damper on the firebox regulates air intake and temperature, and the chimney regulates the release. There is no grate to remove ashes in the firebox. The tray where the ashes sit on does slide out.
Question : Is this smoker a good starter for beginners?
Answer : Yes, it is a great starter for beginners as it is easy to assemble and maintain temperature.
Question : Is the temperature gauge accurate?
Answer : Yes, the temperature gauge is pretty accurate but the more food you load, the longer it takes to get to the desired temperature.