Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

> This is what I have
> http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3342508
>
> You can buy a lot of ribs and briskets for the price difference, but
> it is your choice. I think they both will work about the same.

This was my first smoker. I bought the big block cover for it, and it's
weathered several winters just fine. I still use mine in the cooler months
for overnight cooking sessions.

If you fiddle around with the valve at the propane tank, you can get it down
as low as you want. I was actually having the problem with modern propane
tanks described he

Propane Tank Problems:

Noted problems with new style tanks.

Symptoms - Low or weak flame, long heat-up time, grill doesn't burn as it
should. Possible cause - The new style QCC Tanks have a safety feature built
into the tank valve which restricts the flow of gas to a low level if the
valve senses release above a certain level. This feature appears to be
causing some malfunctions. Opening the propane tank valve full open may
cause the safety device to activate. Open the valve on top of the tank 1/4
to 1/2 turn only. Do not open all the way. To reset the internal valve turn
the tank off. Disconnect the hose and regulator. Wait 5 minutes. Hook the
grill back up and slowly open the tank valve one quarter of a turn.



I'm sorry I don't have the web page that describes this, but I suppose if
anybody googled it, you'd find it.



Anyway, back to the GOSM - there's even a Yahoo email group called


dedicated to owners of the Great Outdoors Smokey Mountain propane vertical
water smokers. Those of us who own one agree it's a whole lotta trouble-free
smoker for very little money.




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EZ
Traeger BBQ075 "Texas"
CharGriller Smokin Pro
Great Outdoors Smoky Mountain Wide Body
CharmGlow 3-burner All-Stainless Gas Grill
Weber Kettle One-Touch Silver 22-1/2"
Weber Kettle Smoky Joe Silver 14-1/2"