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Masterbuilt 20070112 Cold Smoking Kit for Masterbuilt Digital Smokers
Last Updated: May 6, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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Food Items
58smoke, smoked, smoker, smoking, cold
+88%
-12%
" ... So, if you are wanting to cook at a temp of 225F in the main cooking chamber adjust the temp on the main cooking chamber accordingly. ... This is a great wood chip burner. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and makes any meats you cook in it the best smoked meat this side of Texas . ... "
" ... But other than that it makes it real nice to smoke a larger piece of meat. ... "
" ... So far, mine has been providing a nice dinner blue smoke. ... "
" ... Home smoked cheese is pure heaven! ... "
" ... Made using my smoker easier for my wife, now pardon me while I go eat some smoked chicken! ... "
" ... Have done salmon and cheese. ... "
" ... Works well with grill and cold smoking cheeses, salmon, ect is a breeze. ... "
Build Quality
46legs, smoker, smoke, cold smoker, wood
+30%
-70%
" ... Also, my smoker has legs - the side smoker doe not. ... "
" ... There was a big dent in the box itself and the ash tray was bent to hell!no wonder it was 25 bucks cheaper than the other units,haven't used it yet but hope it works better than it looked out of the box! ... "
" ... My only gripe is that I have to keep going out there because the chips don't fall down in the chipper. ... The wood chips get stuck to the inside of the chipper and they don't fall down . ... "
" ... Lid hinges gum up and make it hard to open after use. ... "
" ... It was great when it worked but now it’s just a crappy metal box that does nothing. ... "
" ... Coating can/will peel over time internally from heat and moisture ... "
" ... My recently purchased 30" MES has the wood port on the bottom right. ... "
" ... What I had to do was take the round plastic feet off the front of the smoker,(since they are not adjustable) then put two of the feet that came with this attachment to use on the MES to get it high enough to use. ... "
Fit
36chips, chip, wood chips, smoke, masterbuilt
+33%
-67%
" ... Consistant smoke, just be sure to open the vent a little more than normal to keep the air moving through the smoker. ... Strange, it has tow holes, but only one bolt. ... "
" ... Wood chip center often times gets jammed with irregular chips ... "
" ... The only negative I have had with this is that you periodically need to make sure the wood chips in the chip holder are not sticking together. ... The idea is that as the chips burn, the ones above continually fall onto the heating element, turn to ash (which falls into the ash pan) and then are replaced by the ones above. ... In practice, as the chips burn, the ones above sometimes stick together and don't fall on the heating element. ... The solution is to take something like a long screwdriver or knife and poke the chips in in the holder, breaking the jam and allowing them to feed properly. ... "
" ... Poor mounting rigging but works well with piping ... "
" ... Fiddled with legs for awhile and then went to putting shims under legs. ... "
" ... I took the screw in legs off, but alignment is still not right. ... "
" ... This will not fit with your Masterbuilt 20071117 30" Digital Electric Smoker unless you have some sort of stand. ... This attachment is too tall to insert (even you remove the legs from the cold smoker, it won't fit). ... "
" ... Very hard to put chips in the tiny opening especially with gloves on when the unit is already on and you don't want to risk burning your fingers. ... "
Product Reliability
31months, unit, smoker, smoking, masterbuilt
+39%
-61%
" ... Quit working after one season. ... "
" ... Bought this in late July, broke last week. ... Just stopped working. ... Unit won't turn on. ... "
" ... tried smoking and nothing happened. ... "
" ... Smoker FAILED IN A YEAR so this item is now worthless!!!! ... Even if this item works it will be useless as the units they go with don't last!! ... "
" ... Had this for a little over a year and it just stopped working. ... "
" ... The product worked bad in the beginning but after I found a few tricks and made it work better everything changed. ... "
" ... However, (Con): The heating element started to fail within three months. ... "
" ... Purchased 2 of these Apr 2017 (less than a year ago. ... "
Ease of Use
27easy to use, easy, smoke, easy to install, setup
+93%
-7%
" ... The MES is easy to operate on its own, but this nifty addition makes the MES even easier to operate as it reduces the amount of times you need to add wood chips. ... "
" ... Easy to attach, simple to use and independent from your smoker ... "
" ... Depending on how you buy your cheese, this can be a pretty easy thing to accomplish. ... "
" ... very easy to assemble and attach to smoker. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Got it for the Masterbuilt Smoker it's great and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to install and really not much setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Setup
16easy to install, setup, easy, like, hook
+88%
-13%
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install and really not much setup. ... "
" ... Husband installed and seemed like he struggled with it but it is on and works great! ... "
" ... Easy to install, easy to use, easy to clean ... "
" ... Easy setup and even easier to use. ... "
" ... very easy to assemble and attach to smoker. ... "
" ... easy installation (I did not use the hook it comes with because mine sits on the floor) ... "
" ... installation and removal simple, I think I'm going to like this add on smoker. ... "
Cleaning
15smoke, paint, pellets, clean, clogged
+33%
-67%
" ... Cleaning out leftover wood is not easy as the bottom grate often sticks. ... "
" ... So, not happily, I stripped all of the remaining paint from the wood chip hopper/chimney and it's cap, thoroughly wire brushed and cleaned everything and did another hot burn in which seemed to clear the problem. ... "
" ... A real PIA to clean. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that it is very hard to clean and sometimes the tray at the bottom that catches the ash can get clogged up and backs of the chips. ... "
" ... This was on the first use, so it wasn't dirty. ... "
" ... Grate at bottom gets clogged fairly often with ashes ... Overall I am not aware of much outside of some of the dust burning grates, which I also do own, that provide a slow and steady smoke for the masterbuilt series. ... "
" ... It gets dirty after like two uses and is nearly impossible to clean, not to mention the covers that go over the lights inside turn black as well. ... "
" ... What a mess. ... "
Heating
14smoke, smoker, food, smoking, cold
+64%
-36%
" ... Adds a lot of smoke flavor at low heat. ... "
" ... The later is what I expected with heat rising, and not in the central area where the food would be located. ... "
" ... I went to use it yesterday and the cold smoker wouldn't heat up to ignite the chips and smoke the ribs I had in my Masterbuilt electric smoker. ... "
" ... Able to cold smoke items with zero heat reaching them. ... "
" ... Works great cold or hot. ... "
" ... Adding this into my electric smoker easily made smoking food twice as easy. ... "
" ... Heating element is always running (good to because the main smoker never stays on long enough to light the wood chips) ... "
" ... Would recommend this product to anyone who is into smoking food. ... "
Price
11well worth, worth the money, worth, cost, waste
+91%
-9%
" ... Definitely worth the 60 bucks as long as it doesn't fail the durability test. ... "
" ... It's worth every penny. ... "
" ... worth the money ... "
" ... this was by far the most cost effective way to go . ... "
" ... What I was looking for at a reasonable price ... "
Marketplace
11needs, masterbuilt, great product, fast shipping, works as advertised
+64%
-36%
" ... I would order again ... "
" ... Buy one and thank me later ... "
" ... Item performed as advertised. ... "
" ... the shipping was also good. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Drying
11smoker, dry, dryer hose, smoke, chips
+91%
-9%
" ... I use the combination of wet and dry chips apple and cherry wood. ... "
" ... I attached the smoker with a section of Dryer Vent as others have posted and it works well. ... "
" ... I went ahead an washed the entire tower thereafter with warm water and dish soap and let the tower dry and then seasoned it again. ... So, I would say make sure to clean (and maybe wash and dry?) ... "
" ... Just attach this to your smoker with a 3" flex dryer vent and the smoke generator will be a couple of feet from the smoker. ... "
" ... Will go to using the dryer hose method. ... "
" ... Can attach right to the smoker or use a 3" flex dryer vent tubing, depending on your needs. ... "
" ... Ended up putting on a dryer hose to connect. ... "
" ... I hooked it up with a 8ft flexible dryer venting . ... "
Cooling
9smoker, smoke, masterbuilt, works great, smoking
+100%
" ... When I cold smoke I use the 3" vent tubing so I don't add heat to the inside of my smoker. ... "
" ... Awesome cold smoker for attaching to your Masterbuilt Smoker . ... "
" ... Can cold smoke with it. ... "
" ... This will do two things: (1) cool the smoke before it enters the box, to allow for colder smoking processes and better tasting smoke, and (2) allow you to keep the attachment disconnected for easier storage. ... "
" ... I really like this cold smoker. ... "
" ... The Masterbuilt Cold Smoked did the trick. ... "
" ... This is a really good cold smoker. ... "
" ... Works great cold or hot. ... "
Storage
9smoker, smoke, chips, ash tray, wood chips
+56%
-44%
" ... I can fill the container and check it 3 hours later. ... "
" ... (Beer Sold Separately!) ... "
" ... Main reason is that I can get several hours of smoke without a reload, unlike the MES130B that has a small tray good for most 45 minutes. ... "
" ... Once you open the main lid, the top of the hopper is recessed inside the unit by a few inches, making it even harder . ... "
" ... It has a larger chip capacity so is better than loading the small chip tray that comes with the big smoker. ... "
Returns
7masterbuilt, sent, send, new, back
+14%
-86%
" ... We are going to fiddle with this, but am expecting to return it. ... "
" ... Check on Masterbuilt webpage before you order - I wish I had done that and not had to send it right back. ... "
" ... I sent it back! ... "
" ... I won't pay for a new one and have it die on me and not be able to fix or return it. ... "
" ... Do not waste your time or hold up your funds waiting for the return credit. ... "
" ... Amazon and Masterbuilt claim only a 30 day return window. ... "
Battery Life
76, smoke, chips, smoke for hours, lasts
+100%
" ... This thing can keep up the smoke for hours and hours. ... "
" ... Used one time to smoke pork loin about 3 hours. ... "
" ... Generates smoke for hours. ... "
" ... Holds a huge amount of wood chips that lasts for hours. ... "
" ... Works batter than expected. ... "
" ... Not sure it will produce smoke for 6 hours, but it is plenty. ... You don't really need to smoke a brisket for 12 hours. ... "
Overall performance
6load, job, fan, works great, smoker
+67%
-33%
" ... Works great and allows me a longer time without having to load chips. ... "
" ... It does it job well. ... "
" ... Runs for about 4 hours on a load. ... "
" ... It does a great job. ... "
Design
6design flaws, design, wood, smoke, peeling
+50%
-50%
" ... Very thin material . ... "
" ... Unfortunately Mastercraft isn't willing to improve the design. ... "
Cables
5wiring, wire, shorted, melted, power cord
+20%
-80%
" ... When I took it apart it to troubleshoot the problem it looked it shorted out and melted all of the wiring. ... "
" ... The electrical insulation on the wires from the switch and power cord are not heat resistant enough and the heat shielding for the electrical wires is almost nonexistent. ... "
" ... This could lead to premature failure of the wires. ... "
Delivery
5shipping, quick, great product, fast shipping, fast
+100%
" ... Quick delivery service ... "
" ... the shipping was also good. ... "
" ... Awesome product and fast delivery! ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... In excellent condition. ... "
Washer Dryer
5dryer hose, smoker, section, main smoker, flexible dryer
+100%
" ... Will go to using the dryer hose method. ... "
" ... I attached the smoker with a section of Dryer Vent as others have posted and it works well. ... "
" ... So, I would say make sure to clean (and maybe wash and dry?) ... "
" ... Works well when used with an aluminum dryer hose. ... "
" ... I hooked it up with a 8ft flexible dryer venting . ... "
Comfort
5wood chips, chips, chipper, smoker, mes
+60%
-40%
" ... Just keep it clean so the chips fall easier ... "
" ... Quality made, fits right on my MES 30. ... "
" ... It will be extremely warm on the outside as well, so I recommend wearing ample hand protection when handling the cold smoker. ... "
Controls
4unit, seems, quality, mine, light
-100%
" ... There seems to be an on/off button on the front which I pushed but aside from a light coming in . ... "
" ... Fried button and wiring in the middle of use. ... "
" ... I used mine and it worked great until one day I went to turn it on and the button was melted somehow. ... "
Device Stand
4use, stand, mounting, mount, smoker
+50%
-50%
" ... The downside is the attaching brackets. ... "
" ... Poor mounting rigging but works well with piping ... "
Device Compatibility
4smokers, smoker, masterbuilt, main, connecting
+25%
-75%
" ... It looks like a really good accessory but it does not connect to all Masterbuilt digital smokers. ... "
" ... Oh, but Masterbuilt will surely let you purchased a part from them to connect them. ... "
" ... After a bit of research of other readers issues I see where I can make something to connect them but Maserbuilt support is scary . ... "
Size
4smoker, size, handy, chips, small
+100%
" ... This woodchip accessory is so handy! ... "
" ... It also folds out of the way when moving smoker. ... "
" ... This is a very handy unit. ... "
" ... Can't use wood chunks in it, normal size chips or smaller work best. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
3smoker, duct, vent, smoke, flex
+33%
-67%
" ... EDIT: I have read that it is better not to attach it to your smoker, but to run a length of 3" pipe or heat duct, which will help to cool the smoke before it enters the box. ... EDIT: I have read that, to get the best use out of it, you should run a 3" pipe or heat duct from the attachment into the smokebox. ... "
Display Clarity
3smoker, chip, burn, wood chips, today
+33%
-67%
" ... The problem I have is the Chip Screen is junk! ... I'm talking about the screen that the wood chips sit on to burn. ... The screen is literally made from inferior materials. ... Please forgive me as I'm kinda ranting today since this weekend I went out to smoke a pork butt and screen just crumbled in my hand which forced me to have to use the small chip feeder on the side of my MB 40" Electric Smoker. ... "
Ports
3wood, smoker, right, mes, little
+33%
-67%
" ... The little port where you add the chips works, although it keeps you busy you cannot leave it for very long. ... "
" ... My recently purchased 30" MES has the wood port on the bottom right. ... "
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