{"product":{"product_id":"B01F9FE60K","title":"LavaLock 12 GREY High Performance BBQ gasket smoker seal SELF STICK","price":"19.95","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BNbT3JJsL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9FE60K"},"comments":[{"body":"I have that same smoker, I absolutely love it. I found I was getting a bit of airflow leak coming out of the lid, made the temps fluctuate a bit. I bought some high temp gasket tape and it's worked perfectly. Put it all around the lid, somewhat trial and error. [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_hGddGbWQYZP6A?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1)","subreddit_name":"BBQ","author":"IBleed_Orange"},{"body":"Welcome to the family. Make your first upgrade to be some Lava Lock gasket material. The lid will leak smoke and heat from the left lower corner. Watch some YouTube videos for installation. You’ll want to shin under the hinges to make it seal perfectly and level. \r\n\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/LavaLock-Performance-gasket-smoker-STICK/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=bbq+gasket\u0026amp;qid=1596830488\u0026amp;sr=8-2-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMEsxVkxQRllXTFc0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjEzODAzUU5ZTllDMEtROVNTJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzMTE1NzUzNkNZWVVLODc3N1ExJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=","subreddit_name":"Traeger","author":"SemperFireMedic"},{"body":"I think I have the same 575 and also had the issue of the lid not sealing in the smoke. Picked up this stuff from Amazon and it helped a lot: \r\n\r\nLavaLock 12 GREY High Performance BBQ gasket smoker seal SELF STICK https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01F9FE60K/","subreddit_name":"Traeger","author":"Charles1nCharge83"},{"body":"Same issue with the seal on mine, but I always use some lava tape on my queues.  Even my WSM to make sure stuffs really sealed up.  Here is a link to what I purchased.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F9FE60K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"pelletgrills","author":"fitzjmm"},{"body":"I like the thermometers closer down to where the meat is set to get the temperature at there rather than the top where heat rises. I’ve had to set up 2 probes in my smoker, one in the meat and one in right before it on the grating just to get correct ambient temp. \r\n\r\nAs this is homemade and not factory cut, I would recommend getting some [lavalock](LavaLock 12 GREY High Performance BBQ gasket smoker seal SELF STICK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5V6RX3B2TDAF6N3GD8JD) for the seal (I can see a little smoke leaking out) and maybe a something to protect the chimney for any water intake.","subreddit_name":"smoking","author":"Philobus"},{"body":"Get some insulation tape to put around the lid. It will emit a lot less smoke, and hold temperature better as it gets colder. \r\n\r\nAnd yes, once you're above about 275F, you're no longer smoking, you're baking. It's common to smoke for 30min at 225F, then increase to 400F to cook.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9FE60K/","subreddit_name":"pelletgrills","author":"johndoe60610"},{"body":"Thanks for the update! FWIW after looking at a TON of videos, one guy used a nomex strip to help seal the edges of the lid after bending it slightly back into alignment. It does need a high temp glue for application.\r\n\r\nLavaLock 12 Grey High Performance BBQ Gasket Smoker Seal SELF Stick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0KUFFb2Q9RNG3","subreddit_name":"pelletgrills","author":"teamhangry"},{"body":"I would also recommend adding gasket smoker seal around the lid. It does a great job keeping the smoke in. \r\n\r\nLavaLock® 12 Grey High Performance BBQ Gasket Smoker Seal SELF Stick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eUQoFbSDMKP40","subreddit_name":"pelletgrills","author":"kant316"},{"body":"I removed the bottom vent and the sliders, put a rectangle of this around the edges where it meets the ceramic, only put back the solid vent slide (put a rectangle around it as well) and then put two layers on top of the top lid vent hole, not around the edge, like actually on the top. I can take pics if you need, just DM me.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9FE60K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share","subreddit_name":"BBQ","author":"TheRockyMtnOyster"},{"body":"Just found it on Amazon. There's tons available if you search for BBQ gasket tape. Here's the one I got: [LavaLock](https://smile.amazon.com/LavaLock-Performance-gasket-smoker-STICK/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=bbq+gasket+tape\u0026amp;qid=1580430016\u0026amp;sr=8-4)","subreddit_name":"smoking","author":"NothingI5True"},{"body":"I'm speechless, what a serious wealth of knowledge. I have some coins left over to give you gold but I'm not sure how, I'll have to do it at a computer I think. You definitely earned it. Thank you so much!!!!!\r\n\r\nI will probably have a few questions for you soon but for now I just wanted to say thank you for assisting a random stranger from the internet. Gonna break her in with a large amount of atomic buffalo turds and a pork shoulder!!!\r\n\r\nEdit: LavaLock 12 GREY High Performance BBQ gasket smoker seal SELF STICK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LPwvDbFG37KJX\r\n\r\nWas this the seal you bought?","subreddit_name":"smoking","author":"DJDomTom"},{"body":"As others have stated, you want a seasoned wood fire with an open flame. You can use briquettes to start the fire but you wont get the heat you need until you add the wood.\r\n\r\n\r\nA [Lavalock Gasket] (https://www.amazon.com/LavaLock-Performance-gasket-smoker-STICK/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1514482790\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=lavalock+smoker+gasket) will seal the door, but you dont want to put in on the fire box. ","subreddit_name":"smoking","author":"BayouBBQandBrew"},{"body":"A few points for some drastic improvement to this grill.\r\n\r\nFirst, the holes on the side and the lid gaps make this impossible to regulate.  For the lid gaps you need to go out and get some [insulation](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=asc_df_B01F9FE60K5007605/?tag=hyprod-20\u0026amp;creative=395033\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B01F9FE60K\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=167145798705\u0026amp;hvpos=1o2\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=12222648810058187541\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9026826\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-310156069590) to stop the heat from escaping and to regulate airflow.  \r\n\r\nSecond, figure out something on those holes... I have no idea right now but you need to figure out a regulator.  \r\n\r\nThird, that is made of super thin aluminum.  That means the grill itself cannot act as a heat capacitor and will take forever to bounce back up in heat after every lid opening.  Buy a bunch of firebricks and put them along the bottom.  *MAKE SURE THEY'RE FIREBRICKS*, not regular bricks.  These will absorb tons of heat and radiate it back out if the temperature drops.  ","subreddit_name":"grilling","author":"TexasWhiskey_"},{"body":"Yep!  These are all good tips.  Also you might think about some Lavalock to seal up the door and lid a bit better.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/LavaLock-Performance-gasket-smoker-STICK/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1495038103\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=lavalock","subreddit_name":"smoking","author":"TheFoft"},{"body":"If they purchased the proper gasket tape its fine. Its called fireblack or lavalock depending on the company you purchase it from. It's used to seal smokers and grills. With Charcoal or stick burner grill/smokers you don't want any additional air getting in from cracks that could fluctuate your temperature. If you are trying to smoke a brisket you want to keep the temp even, steady, and low and the additional air will cause your fuel to burn hotter and produce black acrid smoke that will make it taste poorly. If the gasket tape isn't directly in the flame it shouldn't burn. The ambient heat shouldn't cause it to off gas chemicals. \r\n\r\n\u0026amp;#x200B;\r\n\r\n[https://www.amazon.com/LavaLock-Performance-gasket-smoker-STICK/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=sr\\_1\\_3?keywords=smoker+gasket\u0026amp;qid=1557500727\u0026amp;s=gateway\u0026amp;sr=8-3](https://www.amazon.com/LavaLock-Performance-gasket-smoker-STICK/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=smoker+gasket\u0026amp;qid=1557500727\u0026amp;s=gateway\u0026amp;sr=8-3)","subreddit_name":"DiWHY","author":"Khal___Brogo"}]}