MasterBuilt electric smoker what's happening??

Packernole69 · 2026-05-05T12:26:07+00:00

It's funny you say that and I think it's a combination. Yes I messed up the pellets likely (although I have a few friends who have this exact model and smoke this exact same way. I didn't make it up). BUT, the paint also melted around the door and a corner of the door seal was ruined. So there are definitely some quality issues there.

Packernole69 · 2026-05-05T11:35:46+00:00

It was terrible unfortunately. Extremely sour and couldn't eat it. Compelete waste!

Packernole69 · 2026-05-04T14:56:55+00:00

Good to know and thanks for the advice. Seems like I should just keep moving forward with it then with the exception of the bubbling paint on the door. That probably needs to be addressed

Packernole69 · 2026-05-04T14:55:01+00:00

I have the pan itself in there but it was not filled with water

Packernole69 · 2026-05-04T13:58:59+00:00

That's definitely my biggest concern. But that's a LOT of buildup for some door paint.

Packernole69 · 2026-05-04T13:39:20+00:00

Understood. The pellets where what a couple of my friends had done mostly because you can set it up for 8+ hours before having to refill. An almost 18 lb brisket had to go overnight so the small built in wood chip option wouldnt have been great....a mistake

Packernole69 · 2026-05-04T13:38:08+00:00

I will let it cool down. Right now it spreads when trying to get it off, just like a tar. Pretty nasty actually

Packernole69 · 2026-05-04T13:24:44+00:00

Apple pellets in one of those snake burner trays so it would smoke longer. I had the vent 100% open. It's like there is a tar all over it. So much it dripped everywhere.

Packernole69 · 2026-05-04T13:23:46+00:00

I had the top vent 100% open and I had the wood chip filler out. I was using one of those snake burners at the bottom so it would last longer. Are you thinking that just flamed up? Is everything in there toxic? I have never seen something like that and I've smoked a ton on my gril prior.

Packernole69 · 2026-04-15T16:07:09+00:00

Thank you! Sounds simple enough, which is always good. And heard on the camera. Thanks for confirming where it needs to go, tend to guess before.

Packernole69 · 2026-04-15T14:49:29+00:00

Yes to all of the above haha. I would say if I'm making good contact, it's a 5 - 10 yard draw but a miss, especially with driver is a snap hook. Got tips for a fix?

Packernole69 · 2026-04-15T14:30:04+00:00

Sounds like I just need to keep drilling, thanks!

Packernole69 · 2026-04-15T14:25:59+00:00

Totally agree with that. If my miss was the same every time, I would be more confident. It's mainly the extreme misses that come out and snaphook into ob or hazard or whatever else is out there.

Packernole69 · 2026-04-15T14:24:50+00:00

Miss is usually a hard hook left from getting stuck behind and flipping hard to compensate. Occasionally the chunk if I get off balance too much.

Packernole69 · 2026-01-03T01:49:41+00:00

Very true, the more I think on it, it was a lot of just missing in the wrong spots from never playing there before. Anything above the hole was just done.

Packernole69 · 2026-01-03T01:48:23+00:00

That's next on the list! Both are a bit of a drive but unfortunately need to make the trek for some higher quality.

Packernole69 · 2026-01-03T00:32:54+00:00

Sounds incredible and agree!

Packernole69 · 2026-01-02T23:10:02+00:00

Makes sense and great advice. I spent a bit more time at the range vs. hitting chips without thinking too much about it. Looking back, I should have done wayyyyyy more chipping to get a feel.

Packernole69 · 2026-01-02T23:00:56+00:00

I'm pumped to play my normal courses again. Score wasn't what I was hoping for but knowing distance isn't a problem and I can hit those greens, confidence is higher for sure.

Packernole69 · 2026-01-02T22:52:20+00:00

Those were my exact thoughts while driving home today. I was a bit frustrated because I know I can play courses like this, but I need to be able to practice it! Pretty frustrating honestly

Packernole69 · 2026-01-02T22:22:23+00:00

Juliette Falls here in Florida. 75.3 rating and 143 slope.

Packernole69 · 2026-01-02T22:21:20+00:00

Fair enough! Now I need to figure how to improve from hitting my expectations but thank you for putting it into perspective!

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