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Title: Cold weather smokers step inside
Post by: c5rulz on January 01, 2010, 06:31:28 am

Happy New Year,

Tomorrow I am smoking 2 Boston Butts for pulled pork.  The weather is supposed to be a high of zero.  Anybody had any issues with the WSM in this cold of weather?

Thanks, Ron in the frigid north.
Lacrosse WI.

Title: Re: Cold weather smokers step inside
Post by: jmcrig on January 01, 2010, 06:36:51 am

I have used a hot water heater blanket on my WSM in Missouri in the winter. Not quite that cold, but it was still pretty cold. ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cold weather smokers step inside
Post by: c5rulz on January 01, 2010, 08:11:26 am

I have been thinking about getting a great big box and covering the thing.  The water heater blanket isn't a bad idea, but the combustion air temp is still 60-70 less than what it is during the summer plus the heat loss through the metal.  A box would keep the combustion air temp up and air surrounding it warmer.

Title: Re: Cold weather smokers step inside
Post by: jmcrig on January 01, 2010, 08:25:00 am

The box would help with the wind and help heat the surrounding air. If you have assess to some insulation, it could help with the temps inside the WSM.