Masterbuilt Electric took a chit

boatnut · 07-16-2013, 06:55 PM

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 · 07-16-2013, 06:59 PM

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

Yellowhair42 · 07-16-2013, 07:05 PM

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

bluetang · 07-16-2013, 07:13 PM

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...h/part/496429/

Dreggs · 07-16-2013, 07:23 PM

Plant tomatoes in it

caseydog · 07-16-2013, 07:31 PM

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--- · 07-16-2013, 07:32 PM

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 · 07-17-2013, 06:48 PM

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 · 07-17-2013, 06:55 PM

I like the tomatoe idea

jonboy · 07-17-2013, 08:36 PM

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 · 07-17-2013, 09:28 PM

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.

07-16-2013, 06:55 PM	#1
boatnut is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-22-05 Location: Ohio	Masterbuilt Electric took a chit 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??? __________________ Mike GOSM smoker (gas) Masterbuilt (electric) Weber Kettle Weber Gasser (2) Weber WSM I'd rather have a bottle in front of me then a frontal lobotomy

07-16-2013, 06:59 PM	#2
accuseal On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-17-11 Location: Strongsville, Ohio	Turn it into a cold smoker. There are several units out there Amaz-N is the one that comes to mind. __________________ [SIZE=3][FONT=Impact][COLOR=red]RUB-A-RIB-RIB BBQ[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] Two Modified WSM 22, iQue 110, CyberQ, Traeger Texas, Smokey Joe, Weber Gasser CBJ

07-16-2013, 07:05 PM	#3
Yellowhair42 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-24-12 Location: Medina,Ohio	You could use an El cheapo hot plate for heat.My home made electric smoker uses a dual hot plate. __________________ UPBS,Vision Komado, WSJSMWSM,Bandera

07-16-2013, 07:13 PM	#4
bluetang somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-06-10 Location: Stuart, Fl Name/Nickname : Mike	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...h/part/496429/ __________________ Homey, the Homegrown frier, 22" WSM, 18.5" Elderly(but not retired) WSM,Homegrown Electric, Weber gasserrrr,Weber Performer, Gravity feed smoker, Blackstone, Indisputably Fastest [COLOR=purple]Purple[/COLOR] Thermapen, SAI Satay Grill Avatar by landarc, thanky!

07-16-2013, 07:23 PM	#5
Dreggs Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-07-12 Location: Big Bear Lake, CA	Plant tomatoes in it __________________ MENE MENE TEKEL UPHARSIN Phone now has a Bigabyte button [B][FONT=Calibri]INSIDE EVERY OLDER PERSON IS A YOUNGER PERSON WONDERING WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED![/FONT][/B]

07-16-2013, 07:31 PM	#6
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Texas	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

07-16-2013, 07:32 PM	#7
---k--- is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Chicago, IL - West burbs	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. __________________ -Ryan Proudly Smoking on a UDS, PBC & Accidental Winner of the 2012 "Saucy" Throwdown.

07-17-2013, 06:48 PM	#8
jw177 Got Wood. Join Date: 04-01-12 Location: Jacksonville Florida	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?

07-17-2013, 06:55 PM	#9
popeye is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-08-13 Location: michigan	I like the tomatoe idea

07-17-2013, 08:36 PM	#10
jonboy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-07 Location: Mount Washington, Kentucky	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

07-17-2013, 09:28 PM	#11
RAZORBACK JIM Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-08-10 Location: Maryville Tn	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. __________________ BUBBA KEG CONVECTION GRILL (2) CHAR-GRILLER AKORN WEBER GENESIS E 310 SS WEBER PERFORMER WEBER SMOKEY JOE SMOKINTEX PRO 1400 (2) BBQ GURU [COLOR=red]RED[/COLOR][COLOR=black] THERAPEN[/COLOR] PIT-MASTER IQ 110