Masterbuilt Electric took a chit

boatnut · Jul 16, 2013

Element went out. Called customer service...apparently the element is permanent part of the smoker box.

After some conversations, they agreed to send me a brand new smoker (although in black and not stainless) for like $50 off retail. It arrived today.

My question is, what do I do with the old one? I've thought about just piping smoke into it and using as a cold smoker as it is insulated. Any other suggestions???

accuseal · Jul 16, 2013

Turn it into a cold smoker. There are several units out there Amaz-N is the one that comes to mind.

Yellowhair42 · Jul 16, 2013

You could use an El cheapo hot plate for heat.My home made electric smoker uses a dual hot plate.

bluetang · Jul 16, 2013

Not familiar with the smoker, but I would replace the so called "permanent" element with another of the same wattage and roll with 2 smokers.
http://www.appliancefactoryparts.com/search/part/496429/

Dreggs · Jul 16, 2013

Plant tomatoes in it

caseydog · Jul 16, 2013

If you want to make a cold smoker out of it, all you need is a tin can, a soldering iron, and some wood chips.

CD

---k--- · Jul 16, 2013

Put it on the curb and time how long it takes before it gets picked up. My money is on 15 minutes.

Seriously. If you're just going to put an A-Maze-Smoke or hot plate in it for cold smoking, you can do that with your new one. You're out nothing, let someone else try and figure it out.

jw177 · Jul 17, 2013

if it's the digital version, and unless there are some new changes, the element is replaceable, and they sell it. after you get the new smoker, get the parts list and order the element. I replaced the element in mine with the next size up in wattage, I ordered it from Masterbuilt. What is the model number of your smoker?

popeye · Jul 17, 2013

I like the tomatoe idea

jonboy · Jul 17, 2013

The leads from the wires to the element burned out in mine.
I replaced the wire leads, pushed them onto the element and the unit is working again.
Everything is visible once you remove the back on mine.
Masterbuilt has changed the front door since mine was purchased. They may have changed some internal parts also.
When i tried to buy parts i was told they were not available and to purchase another unit. That is what i expect when i buy ***** ******* ****. I would compare the quality of masterbuilt smokers with tools from harbor freight.
Your mileage may vary.
IF i had the $$ i would replace it with a cookshack or fec.
jon

RAZORBACK JIM · Jul 17, 2013

Buy a SmokinTex and you will never be happier. I hear only BAD things about Masterbuilt. I've had my two SmokinTex's for over 10 yrs with no problems.

Masterbuilt Electric took a chit

boatnut

is Blowin Smoke!

accuseal

Knows what a fatty is.

Yellowhair42

is one Smokin' Farker

bluetang

somebody shut me the fark up.

Dreggs

Full Fledged Farker

caseydog

somebody shut me the fark up.

---k---

is One Chatty Farker

jw177

Is lookin for wood to cook with.

popeye

is one Smokin' Farker

jonboy

is Blowin Smoke!

RAZORBACK JIM

Full Fledged Farker

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