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Thanks for the assistance

I have just seen the ProQ smokers at a very reasonable price compared to Big Green Eggs.

Any opinions on their performance.
I'm quite tempted but would like to know if there are any drawback etc.

Cheers

This is for my self build project.

I need to control the incoming and exhaust air and would like to try air dampers like these...

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I have tried weber spares but they want £16.00 ...

Update...

I found some aluminium strips at B&Q and rivetted them to the edges.

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I then added the silicone after placing decorators tape around the opening and it worked a treat ...

Thanks that is very helpful

Both ideas have their merits but I like the silicone one and would like to try that first but just to clarify method...

Are you saying put tape (what kind? ) on the drum opening where the flange from the lid will meet?
I then pump the silicone bead on the underside of ...

Hi All

I am having a go a building a smoker. Considering the type of super duper machines i have seen my 1st effort will be fairly rudimentary but I want to learn as I go and foresee a mk2 and mk 3 in the future.

I have used an old fuel drum and as you can see form pictures have created a hinged ...

Hi to forum members.

My name is mark and this weekend I have begun building my first smoker.

I have a tech question on sealing the lid so is it best to post in the anyhting butt section?

I will do so and presume it will be moved if I am mistaken.