First smoke

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.. Seasoned on Saturday. Very little of the wood burned 2 pieces of hickory...

How was smoke flavor of PB?

I had same result seasoning a 020. Wood browned a lil on bottom but no visible signs of smoke at 4 hours/200 degrees. After forum search and email w/ CS, the smoker is producing better smoke.

Smoke tested after recommended adjustment. Took a couple of times to get results I wanted. Smoking better/quicker at 225. Not sure about lower temps... Smaller pieces "seem" (to new to swear to anything lol) to smoke better in my unit.

Just did second smoke (3 loin backs using two 1.5oz peices of hickory) and the smoke flavor was PERFECT.

So... check w/ CS and hopefully they can dial you in also. (I would rather you hear it from them than me - while you had a warranty. lol)

I am just getting ready to order a new smoker. Just needed some help on the difference between the new 20 which has a 750 heating element. Compared to the 08 that has the 500 heating element. Is the 500 all that is needed most of the time just for home use?

Bobby, I've been cooking on an 08 for some years now and the 500 watt element has worked remarkably well. I suspect that the reason for the 750 watt element in the new models is because they have a larger internal volume than the 08.