John, I did not modify the chip pan at all. It has been a great smoker for me to learn with. So help me determine what I need to do to smoke some good meat. The only chips I have a problem burning are the Jack Daniels Oak barrel ones that my son bought me for my birthday at Gander Mountain. It just sits on our front deck and I want to get some use out of it. I have a Smoke Hollow electric. Would that create a short, maybe? Add To List Click to add item Smoke Hollow® Electric Smoker to your list. Models have a large water tray. Willy Smoke is reader-supported. Add to Cart. $18.13. Set Descending Direction. The mod that I did to the unit worked for keeping the chips going. I have a Smoke Hollow electric. © 2004-document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); SmokingMeatForums.com. As far as my smoke source I put solid hickory chunks directly on the bottom rack which is about 1/2 inch above the element. We have had our Smoke Hollow 30168E for several years now, and initially had a problem getting it to produce smoke at a low temperature. Lots of good folks, great recipes and knowledge. Click to add item "Smoke Hollow® Electric Smoker" to the compare list. The built in thermo in mine is under by about 15 degrees from the actual temp. The wood trays tend to be easily accessible. Perhaps that is a factor. Some Smoke Hollow smokers have interior lights that help you see your meat while it cooks. It has been turning out some great products for me since getting it for Fathers day this year. The S.H. what kind of modification did you do to the venting on the smokey hollow? The built in thermo in mine is under by about 15 degrees from the actual temp. Thanks for any help on this. SmokingMeatForums.com is a community of food lovers dedicated to smoking meat. I put them in the tray, get them started smoldering with a torch and they burn great. However, I have not had a problem with the venting and generation of smoke. We purchased our smoker years ago, and used it ONCE. I can get the smoker to about a 265 degree top temp if I need it (450 when I was breaking the unit in with nothing in it). With a pan of water on the kitchen stove, my wife's candy thermometer and the S.H. thermometer is within 5 degrees of actual and for al practical purposes, good enough. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/wiki/about-jeffs-5-day-ecourse, http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/wiki/basic-pulled-pork-smoke, http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/wiki/finishing-sauce-for-pulled-pork-by-soflaquer, http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/wiki/tips-slaughterhouse-recipes-for-poultry, http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/82034/how-to-post-qview-to-smf, http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?736-Curing-Salts, http://www.educationbug.org/a/marinate-vs--marinade.html, http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/109921/smoked-walleye#post_673151, http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/109505/venting-mod-on-a-smoke-hollow-electric-unite, Sausage making.... need equipment recommendations. I use a remote electronic thermometer and use the potato trick to hold it to monitor the smokers … I called the manufacturer and they told me that the book that was inclosed was for gas smokers and not electric.We used the water pan as directed and the temp never reached the 100 that was required, the meat cooked by steam and was so dry. Having read a lot of the SMF posted comments, I did a little testing to check out the front door thermometer that came with the unit. You must log in or register to reply here. I had 4 racks of ribs and 5 potatoes in it on Sunday and it held a temp of 240 for six hours. I usually use them mixed will other woods that were bought at Lowes. I had to modify the vent holes to get a good burn from the chips since the factory venting is terrible. It said to use water pan. 45 Item(s) Show. I just bought the Smoke Hollow 30166 at a great 2013 Black Friday price of $99. It took about 10 minutes to get temp to level off after putting all the cold food in at the start of the smoke. I use the water pan for some things I am cooking like ribs but not everything. I gave the factory water and smoke pan many chances and threw them away, my opinion is that who ever designed them hasn't smoked much. I also use a typical stick in meat thermometer to check meat temp. I have the owners manual that was included but afraid to use it again since they told me it was incorrect. For the best possible site experience please take a moment to disable your AdBlocker. The instuction manual with the smoker noted the following: "...always check the internal temperature of smoker wth a different thermometer to assure that the front heat indicator is correct", so obviously the S.H. Smoke Hollow makes both electric and propane smokers. I had a problem trying to cold smoke but with the help of the pros here I got my bacon done and will be doing a change to make that easier in the future. Ruined the meat and threw it out. JavaScript is disabled. CONCLUSION. Both the water bowl and smoker box are too small. I believe I will try your remedy. $0.00 - $99.99 (43) $100.00 and above (2) Smoke Hollow. I do not soak my chips. I use a remote electronic thermometer and use the potato trick to hold it to monitor the smokers temp. My ambient temperature here in SoCal is usually around 75-80 degrees. I have owned my elec smoke hollow for about 4 months now and love it for at home, it is the perfect size. Here is a link i have tried and works great. I believe the model is 30166E/or 30167E. At boiling water (211 degrees F at our elevation) the candy thermometer read 208 degrees and the S.H. It has been turning out some great products for me since getting it for Fathers day this year. folks are well aware of the issues that customers have had with their supplied thermometers. door thermometer in hand I started with tap water temp and heated up the pan of water. Glad to have you here. SMOKED CAPRESE TURKEY MEATLOAF ...CHALLENGE WITH DISCO. No need to buy another thermometer to monitor box temperature. Being a newbie to smoking meat, I have to ask what does AMNS stand for? The chips have a nice little glow to them then. We researched and found the A-MAZE-N smoke generator product: I have had just about the same experiences that you have had. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Filter. Sort By. Do you just soak the wood chips for the electric smoker, or what? Nice heavy door that seals nicely and the temps really seem to stay steady once you get them where you want. I have a Smoke Hollow as well and love it. 16-1/2" X 3-15/16" Porcelain Coated Steel Heat Plate. The vent that I did on the side is right where the chip box sits. Sold in Stores Oklahoma Joe's® Longhorn Offset … Would there be anything wrong with removing the rack above the element and resting a piece of sheet metal directly on the element?