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Brinkmann vertical off-set smoker for $199 at homedepot. Maybe?

Was walking through my local HD when i saw the display model had a price tag of $199 took a closer look and it said new lower price. (can post pic if needed) Went online to check if price actually changed. Online still shows $269 but says not sold in stores. Before used to show that it was sold in stores and quantity available. That's how i got mine.

So not sure if local thing or nation wide. For those who are in a market for a new vertical this is a great price. Now i just have to see if i can get a price adjustment for mine

Posted Nov 14, 2015, 2:32 PM UTC

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TheonlyS•

If I remember correctly Brinkman makes very thin smokers, so thin that you may bend the entire frame by putting the wrong pressure on it. (I accidentally did this in the store,ha) If you're looking for an awesome stickburner or firebox smoker that is on a budget, look at the CharGriller Smokin Pro. I've had one for over a year and its in great shape, has cast-iron everything, and is damn efficient. Did I mention its only 199?

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chasonreddit•

Brinkman used to make quite nice offsets. A little leaky perhaps but well built. Then they bought New Braunfels and managed to ruin both brands.

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knowledgeupOP•

This one is advertised as a Heavy Gage, and has thick steel all around. The whole thing weighs 132lbs. I modified mine to be electrical as well and it took a blade and some time to cut through the back with an oscillating multi tool.

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Oakroscoe•

Most people consider brinkman entry level quality at best. I'd recommend saving your money and buying right the first time. Buy quality and it will last a lot longer.

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TheonlyS•

I don't even know what my char griller weighs, but the price has shot up since I bought it...holy cow its now 250-350. May be able to find it cheaper.

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fishbone937•

I had one, it was hard to keep a constant temp, terrible seals too. Worst part is that it is a bitch to clean. I would up your budget and go with a Weber Smokey Mountain. Pellet grills also so a pretty good job.

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psyklohps•

From what I've seen, because I've been interested in this model too, is that it's actually a really good smoker... After you fix all the air leaks with high temp rtv sealant and felt gaskets.

Also, the reason it seems so cheap is that Brinkman recently filed for chapter 11 and home depot is in the process of purging inventory.

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knowledgeupOP•

Good to know the reason for the price drop, maybe there will be even a better deal by thanksgiving. Mine was also sealed with rtv sealant and felt gasket at the time of assembly.

But i do have a hard time keeping a steady temp at 225 after three hours, eats allot of charcoal for longer smokes.

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TheonlyS•

I generally cut my wood and a little bit of my lump charcoal with a log or two of ash. Burns clean, burns long, and to my notice doesn't taste like anything. Best part is, you can find it just about anywhere for pennies of the dollar. Cheap cheap cheap.

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psyklohps•

There's not much ash here in South Texas. Mostly mesquite and oak. Further north you can find hickory and pecan. None of those are really neutral woods.

I really like mesquite for beef and hickory for pork and chicken.

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psyklohps•

Yeah it would be nice if it got to around $150.

From my experience, briquette only, long-smokes tend to eat up fuel. I did a 12 hour brisket recently in a cheap cabinet smoker and had to refuel 4 times. Quality lump and or cut logs are better, however they burn hotter.

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