Is the smoker insulated? If so, how thick and what is the material?
239155
It's definitely well insulated. Appears to be some type of expanding foam, probably 3/4" or more thick judging from wall thickness. I can say that if you run it at 195F for 14 hours with outdoor temp in the 60-70 range, it's hard to detect any surface heat with your hand on the door or sides.
239156
I think so. How much and what it is, I don't know. Good question for Masterbuilt.
239157
The walls are only about 1 inch thick, but my smoker holds temperature well. Not sure what material is used to insulate the unit. With the damper open to release smoke most smokers release a lot of heat anyway.
239158
Yes, it is insulated and holds heat very well. I use it in Minnesota in the winter cold. I would guess the walls are 5/8 to 3/4 inch thick. I don't know what the insulated packing is but it looks like insulation you would put in your attic. It does not appear to be foam. This unit is far better at holding heat that plain metal walled units.
468823
There is some smoke, but not much at all. Hasn't set off my smoke alarm. It's built the same way as all the other "smokeless" grills where the heating element is in the grid and drippings don't drip down onto a heat source. The drip tray is deep and could be filled with water, but the instruction booklet says nothing about it and I've found no reason to do it. I'd be afraid it might cause more of a "steamed" flavor to the food. It seems to be far enough away from the grill top that what's in it doesn't dry out and smoke. After a little soak, it cleans up with absolutely no effort and looks brand new. I believe it's stainless steel. The other brands may recommend using water because the drip pan is closer to the heating element or made of a material that doesn't withstand heat or clean up as well. This grill may smoke a touch more than competing brands due to the higher temperature I think it acheives. I wouldn't have it any other way though. Food really does taste "grilled" and a bit smokey like it was cooked on a gas grill. The older design electric grills with the heat source under the grid are still sold, but no longer recommended or sold for indoor use due to much more smoke, flame and a much greater chance of fire. They won't clean up like this grill does either.
2072085
Same with mine, unless it is a sunny day. I've used towels over the top where there are gaps between the smoker and lid. That helps some, also.
456197
I used it to cover a smoker. This is more for auto under carpet insulation. Sorry I wasn't more help.
648523
Yes it is insulated but I can't attest to its ability to keep stuff warm or cold because I haven't tried it yet. I have just been using it as a little snack pouch
2155321
To answer your Question? I dont know! dont have any rust on mine! I would not recommend leaving the smoker in a enviroment with alot of moisture. I have left mine out overnight after use without any signs of rust from moisture. the exterior and interior have always been easy to wipe out with a little warm water. But it being electrical I would try and keep it out of harsh elements and prolonged exposure to moisture in use or out of use.
2072279
Yes. But you will need a heat source, unless you are using it as a cold smoker.
254927
I don't know you have to ask the place you are buying it from. Love our smoker...made smoke turkey and it was the best.. if you need any help on how to use it please ask us ,we've had on for 35 years.of course we had to replace one or two but they last pretty long. I'll check it out and see if it's the one we have...it's stainless steel. And an electric water smoker that you put chips in. MMMMMM yum.
1307805
I use mine on a covered porch and haven't had any problems... but there is good air flow across the smoker. If there isn't good ventilation... I would expect problems. This is a smoker, it puts out a lot of smoke. Besides thick smoke being unpleasant to be in... when hot enough... and thick enough... smoke can become flammable. If it were me... I would still own one... I'd just figure out a way to vent the smoke.
1668589
No, it is not insulated, it will eventually use heat, but nice and easy to clean and you can heat things in it on the stove, be careful.
224318
Definitely, I just smoked a 11.5 lb pork shoulder in it last night and it still had about 8 inches above. I have smoked over 25lbs at once with no problems.
1931684
It's not insulated but if you add some ice packs it will stay cold for hours! The more packs the longer it's cold.
1360075
yes it is. i bought this smoker a few months back and it really works great. i have had 22 lbs of sausage in this smoker and still had room.
2244698
I have smoked in it. It is large and has the front door to stoke the coals and add smoke chips without opening the top. I have a dedicated smoker as well but this one has a larger area for food.
1942078
Can't tell you if it will fit your smoker, but it is pretty big. It is also pretty hardy. It has been outside on my chimnea all winter. We had record cold and snow this year and not a tear or crack at all in it. Still looks new.
787261
No, I believe because it is an electric smoker that would be a fire hazard. However; it does include a drip pan that will keep some moisture in the unit.
1264043
This smoker needs to be seasoned before you use it. I added a different thermometer to the front after seasoned and it's no big deal. Seing the doors in my opinion is a waste of time and money. I read reviews suggestions dealing doors etc so I bought the tape for the door seams. I used the smoker and felt the smoke that escapes the deans is not a issue because it conducts plenty of smoke and heat for the meat. Buy a BBQ basket as suggested in the review for the charcoal tray. Fits perfectly and the charcoal pans provided do not breath. I use the pan for a "ash catcher" at the bottom. Hope this helps. This smoker needs to be seasoned before you use it. I added a different thermometer to the front after seasoned and it's no big deal. Seing the doors in my opinion is a waste of time and money. I read reviews suggestions dealing doors etc so I bought the tape for the door seams. I used the smoker and felt the smoke that escapes the deans is not a issue because it conducts plenty of smoke and heat for the meat. Buy a BBQ basket as suggested in the review for the charcoal tray. Fits perfectly and the charcoal pans provided do not breath. I use the pan for a "ash catcher" at the... » Read More This smoker needs to be seasoned before you use it. I added a different thermometer to the front after seasoned and it's no big deal. Seing the doors in my opinion is a waste of time and money. I read reviews suggestions dealing doors etc so I bought the tape for the door seams. I used the smoker and felt the smoke that escapes the deans is not a issue because it conducts plenty of smoke and heat for the meat. Buy a BBQ basket as suggested in the review for the charcoal tray. Fits perfectly and the charcoal pans provided do not breath. I use the pan for a "ash catcher" at the bottom. Hope this helps. « Show Less