What you need to know about this product

I have to defend this product. I have been using this smoker for over 10 years and can make great food with it. A couple of things you need to know and only find out through use which can be interpreted as product defects. The smoker will NOT put out enough heat if you don't keep the heating element free of carbon. Also coat the reflector plate with tin foil shiny side up and also coat the water pan with foil. This extends the life of the smoker and ensures proper cooking temperature. If you don't do this you won't have enough heat from the unit to cook food properly. I have cooked well even with ambient air temperatures at 20 degrees.

This product was under $50 when I bought it and used properly is a wonderful bargain.