Time to Reach Temp in a Med to Large Gravity Fed.?

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How long is your startup time, to reach temp and stabilize to put meat on in a medium to large Gravity Fed Cabinet Smoker. Which model do you have and how long.? 45 minutes.? 1 hour? 1.5 hours.?
 
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Most definitly going to depend on the weather if un insulated, or if you have an insulated cabinet GF it should be no longer than 40-45 minutes as Kathicooks mentioned.
 
What are you pondering, Smitty? Fella might ask because he's just curious...or looking to add to his herd.
 
Nuco59 said:
What are you pondering, Smitty? Fella might ask because he's just curious...or looking to add to his herd.
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Might have one in the near future..........a fellar I know said he might could hook me up....:heh:
plus it’s always Good to increase your Smoker/cooker knowledges........
 
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I finally dug in these last two years and did my research, I’m right there with ya! Knowledge is power especially in this playing field
 
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My superior ss1 takes about 45 minutes to an hour going 250-300 for temp. I will also preheat with the weed burner as the coals get going.
 
morgan-que said:
My superior ss1 takes about 45 minutes to an hour going 250-300 for temp. I will also preheat with the weed burner as the coals get going.
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Does the preheating Help Much? Have you tried it with and without preheating.?
 
I’ve you use a temp controller the fan size makes a big difference. My Southern Q Limo (quite large) is under an hour for sure with a Pit Bull fan. Recovery is very quick after opening doors too.

Todd
 
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Does the preheating Help Much? Have you tried it with and without preheating.?
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It does speed things up and yes I have tried I would say 15 minutes faster at least. Not to mention I am cleaning the gates in the process with the burner. Also I do use a controller as well and have never tried with out.
 
toddu said:
I’ve you use a temp controller the fan size makes a big difference. My Southern Q Limo (quite large) is under an hour for sure with a Pit Bull fan. Recovery is very quick after opening doors too.

Todd
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Agreed, I used to use a 5cfm and then went to a 10cfm and I was happy.
 
I can have my Stumps Stretch up to 275 in about 30 minutes. I light it with a Texas match then use it to preheat the inside.
 
mavrick1903 said:
T&K small gravity feed?
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Nope. A builder who is putting out his first insulated cabinet smoker - Gravity fed. About the size of a TK medium , maybe a lil bigger........I haven't seen it in person yet.......Still in testing/ modding mode. I’m gonna play with it a bit for him and give Feedback. :biggrin1:
 
Grate size? Spacing? 1" or 2" insulation?

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