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BBQ Smokers

When shopping for bbq smokers, there are three things to think about.

First you should ponder how much you want to spend. As you'd expect prices for bbq smokers range all over the board. Luckily, if you're on a tight budget you can find smokers for under $400. And if you're new to smokers this might be a good way to get started

Second is features. Obviously the higher end models have all sorts of bells and whistles. And their larger capacity let you smoke lots of food at once. Plus these are typically the models used in BBQ contests.

So having gotten a fix on budget and features then you want to decide what kind of heat you want to cook with. BBQ smokers can be fired by gas, wood, charcoal.

If you don't want to mess with a fire then go for gas. Propane or natural. Or you can even get an electric smoker.

Buy lets say you go with some brand of the charcoal or wood bbq smokers available. Here's something to try to improve performance.

DIY BBQ Smoker Modifications

That's right. After buying your wood or charcoal BBQ smoker you can adjust or modify it.

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You see some fire based smokers can have problems with airflow. This means it's harder to get that just right temperature. Since not enough oxygen is getting to the fire.

Result? Grillers turn to DIY ideas to improve their BBQ smokers. The Internet can give you more info about such modifications. But one common modification is to put holes in the fire pan to improve the airflow. Because those holes will allow for more air into the fire pan.

Another thing to watch for is smaller water smokers can accumulate ashes in the fire pan. That can also stifle the fire.

Finally whatever you do, before modifying your BBQ smoker think about safety. Don't do anything that lets sparks and hot coals get out. And for sure keep BBQ smokers away from flammable materials.

BBQ Smokers