Recent content by doctordun

Membrane on. Not any difference to me.

Yes. It was costly. But as I get older, as with my tools, I only am satisfied with what I perceive as the best. I sold off my old smoker and a bunch of other stuff to be able to afford this. Before this purchase I had a ceramic KAMADO that cost 1200 with shipping and that was over 10 years ago...

This pit is so efficient, that all I need to maintain 225 to 250 is about an 1/4" crack in the sliding vent. So unless I'm really cranking up the temperature, a 2" ball valve would work great. When I am heating up the chamber, I open all the way and then restrict the air flow about 25deg from my...

The only thing I would change is the inlet vent. Someone on another forum suggested that a ball valve would give more control and I agree. However, I have learned what settings will hold certain temperatures after several cooks, so it isn't as big a deal now. I love my Safe. I've even waxed the...

You are right. I got them and love them.

Never heard of a Chaney. I've got a PitMaker Safe and GrillMeister Combo on order. Four weeks to go.