DougW wrote:

> CookShack Smokette II (model 008)
> Very happy with the results.
>
> Only one minor bug though. Initially it wasn't
> keeping the temperature properly. I had to take
> the back off and found the thermostat power feed
> spade terminal was a bit loose. Crimped it for
> a tighter fit and from then on it's been perfect.
>

Sounds familiar. Fortunately it's a simple design
and fixes are pretty easy. In 5 years I've had
to get under the hood to tinker with a few things.

One of them was a mod that makes it keep better
temperature. Get rid of the metal plate that attaches
the thermocouple to the inside wall. Use some high
temperature sealant to fill the hole around the
thermocouple wire to keep smoke from effecting the
insulation.

The metal plate interferes with the thermocouple
sensitivity significantly. The mod will especially
help with low temperature stability, something you'll
really appreciate if you make things like jerky,
chipotles, etc. Stuff that needs to smoke < 160 F.

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Reg