Southern Pride of Texas
Smoker Maintenance & Repair
11 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.
Replacing a Thermocouple in Your Commercial Smoker Without Calling Me First
Step-by-step thermocouple replacement for commercial smokers. Component identification, proper removal, and calibrati...
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When Your Door Gasket Is Costing You Money (And How to Replace It Yourself)
Worn gaskets waste fuel and ruin cook consistency. Here's how to diagnose the problem and replace Southern Pride door...
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Thermocouple Replacement: The Procedure Nobody Taught You
Step-by-step thermocouple replacement for commercial smokers, including when to replace, what to buy, and mistakes th...
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Your Smoker's Thermostat Is Lying to You — Here's How to Fix It
Practical thermostat calibration methods for commercial smokers, including the tools you actually need and when to ca...
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Rotisserie Chain and Spit Maintenance: Why This Kills More Smokers Than Anything Else
The #1 mechanical failure in rack smokers is preventable. Here's exactly how to maintain rotisserie chains and spits ...
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What I've Learned About Putting Trailer Smokers to Bed for Winter
Practical winter storage steps for trailer-mounted commercial smokers. Component-specific procedures, realistic inter...
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Thermocouple Replacement: The Procedure I Walk Operators Through Every Week
Step-by-step thermocouple replacement for commercial smokers. Component identification, testing, and installation wit...
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Thermocouple Replacement: The Procedure Nobody Teaches You Until Something's Already Wrong
Step-by-step thermocouple replacement for commercial smokers, with component identification, diagnostic steps, and th...
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Your Rotisserie Chain Will Fail Before Your Burners Do — Here's How to Stop It
Rotisserie chain and spit maintenance prevents the most common mechanical failure in commercial rack smokers. Real in...
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When Your Rotisserie Cooks Like a Drunk Compass: Finding and Fixing Uneven Heat
Practical diagnostic steps for commercial rotisserie uneven cooking - motor issues, baffle problems, airflow blockage...
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When Your Smoker Lies to You: Replacing Thermocouples the Right Way
Step-by-step thermocouple replacement for commercial smokers. Covers probe types, diagnostic signs, and procedures th...
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