Brinkmann Vertical Smoker,
August 11, 2008
"To be short and to the point:
Quality of construction: average. The panels and door fit poorly, but well enough.
Design: better than average, but the area between the fire tray and water tray is insufficient. I take one grate out and place the water tray higher.
Function: I bought this for occasional large loads, but when there is a large amount of meat in it the temperature would not reach 200F. Used for 15-20 lbs of meat it might be sufficient, but it does work well to smoke 2-3 roasters or a pork shoulder.
Suggestions: Use with at most 1.2 capacity. Use Cowboy Charcoal or equivalent, never briquets. Use wood chunks (I cut 1/2 - 1" branches right from an apple tree!)."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
Not this one!,
January 4, 2007
"I received this as a Christmas gift and did not get to open it until a few days after.
Although the shipping box appeared to have no dammage, the unit was found to have a broken shelf bracket, a broken bolt holding the housing together and was somewhat distorted in its shape and relied on being set on a perfectly level spot in order for the door to shut properly. Furthermore, this unit has no air control device or any kind. In general it was designed and constructed poorly.
I am a mechanical engineer by profession and know that you can get great or inferior products from the import market. This is not a great one. I will be sending it back."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
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