The Lang Model 60 BBQ Smoker

At the time we wrote "Competition BBQ Secrets", we were using the Lang Model 60 exclusively. So all the tips in the book will work on this barbeque smoker in addition to all others. The Lang Model 60 is a very nice smoker. If you don't mind the little bit of extra work involved in running a traditional, wood burning, offset barbeque smoker, then the Lang smoker is the way to go. Some people will only cook on traditional style offset smokers, so smokers that run on propane or pellets like the Traeger pellet smokers are out of the question. Hard core, barbeque to the bone, traditional BBQers will always cook on an offset smoker because they can use all natural wood which produces the best smoke flavor. A lot of the best barbeque teams do use pellet smokers and some of them even use charcoal, so I guess it is an argument that will never be settled.

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The Lang Model 60 barbeque smoker is unique in that it has a metal plate that runs just above the firebox opening all the way to the other end of the smoker. At the other end, there is a two inch opening the entire width of the barbeque smoker. So the heat and smoke travels under the metal plate, to the other end, up and over the meat, and then out the smoke stack which is on the same side of the smoker as the firebox. This accomplishes two things...

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1) The smoke is distributed more evenly throughout the cooking chamber.

2) The heat is also distributed more evenly thus eliminating those troublesome hot and cold spots found in a more traditional offset barbeque smoker which does not have the plate (the smoke and heat would just travel from the firebox directly into the cooking chamber and then out the smoke stack which is on the opposite side of the barbeque smoker).

Here's some points to remember...

* The steel plate heats up and thus provides a more even heat source under the meat.

* There is a lip at the other end of the steel plate so you can close off the drain valve and fill the plate with water and you've got yourself a big water pan. This really produces some nice and tender barbeque.

* The end of the plate near the firebox and the plate sides are welded completely shut to the side of the cooking chamber.

* There is a drain valve that runs from the steel plate through the bottom of the tank.

* Usually, no water or dripping ever get into the bottom of the tank.

* Drippings from your meat will vaporize on the steel plate (if you have not filled it with water) thus producing a moist cooking environment in your barbeque smoker.

The Lang Model 60 BBQ Smoker

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How to Choose a Barbecue Smoker

There are virtually endless variations in methodology depending upon equipment, the style of BBQ or smoker grill and personal preferences. However, here are some universal guidelines for choosing a barbecue smoker grill.

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Cost
A smoker should be a long term investment. As a general rule, buy the best smoker you can afford and justify. Here are some considerations.

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Fuel
If you just don't have time to maintain a charcoal or wood fire for long burns, consider gas or electric. Smoke is generated by heating shavings or sawdust. You will sacrifice the authentic wood smoke flavor and the feeling of pride and accomplishment derived from managing a fire properly for a long time to produce outstanding barbecue.

Good-One Patio Smoker/Grills are portable and easy to use. Charcoal will give some smoke flavor which may be supplemented by adding chunks of wood during the burn. The cheaper water smokers require a lot of fire tending and are usually modified to improve performance.

The Good-One Smoker/Grill is more expensive but is well built, durable, and controllable, holds temperature for a long time and is assembled and ready to Smoke right off the sales floor. Kettles and barrel smokers can be used but special precautions and techniques are required to maintain the proper temperature and avoid flare-ups.

Capacity
Are you just going to cook for family and a few friends, or have large parties or even do some catering?

Portability
This is how easy it is to move the smoker around, all Good-One Patio models come with 10? pneumatic tire for easy portability.

Metal Thickness and Quality
Check the thickness of the metal construction, also look for Smokers that are welded together not bolted. The Cheaper the smoker the more bolts to hold it together, thus causing heat loss among the bolt joints.

Temperatures and Smoke
Temperature is really what distinguishes Smoking from other forms of cooking with fire. Smoking is a form of smoke cooking but smoke cooking (which includes higher temperatures) is not necessarily barbecuing. You may use a grill to make barbecue but it is not grilling (also a high temperature cooking method). Cold smoking is done at temperatures of less than 120º F.

Actually, there are only two rules in Smoking on Good-One Smoker/Grill barbecues...

Low and slow: Long cooking times of four to twenty four hours, depending upon the meat, at temperatures ranging from 200º to 275º F. measured at the meat level allows tough meat to get tender without drying out. 225º to 250º is ideal.

Keep your smoke sweet: Stale or acrid smoke results in a strong, bitter and unpleasant flavor.

Keep a small but active fire
Maintain airflow through the smoker. Keep the upper spinner open 1 ½ turns and regulate the fire with the bottom spinners Do not let the fire smolder or starve for air.

Use high quality wood for smoke
Wood should be well seasoned, only use green wood if you really know what you are doing.

Use only hardwoods for smoke. Hickory, oak and cherry are fine traditional woods and easy for beginners to use. Avoid wood from conifers or needle bearing trees such as pine.

How to Choose a Barbecue Smoker

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Traditional Brinkman Smoker

A traditional Brinkman smoker will be run off charcoal, as opposed to modern versions that are now electric. Although it is argued that using an electric smoker should be preferable as it is much less harmful to the environment, being entirely free of Co omissions, somehow using an electric smoker takes away from the tradition of ash and smoke that come side by side when we think of smoked foods, or having a family get together for a barbecue.

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Traditional Brinkman smokers that are charcoal run are very competitively priced, and will guarantee you that authentic smoked food. But, don't forget about the time consuming element when using a charcoal smoker, as opposed to an electric smoker with wood chips and water. Apart from the constant need to top up with charcoal, we mustn't disregard the ash and general mess made when using a traditional smoker.

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So if you have a large open space, in a garden, outdoors and away far enough away from your house for flying ash, than a traditional Brinkman smoker is your answer. Designed like a barbecue, but with an erase to lift and close the lid, result is absolutely mouth watering, really giving your food that traditional barbecued flavoring.

So when purchasing a smoker, if we are going to opt for a traditional smoker, as opposed to an electric one, then first make sure about the limits that may be in place on CO emissions in your area. Once sure that you are not breaking any local law set in place, all that is left is for you to try out your smoker. A basic recipe for a novice is a brisket of beef. Leave the brisket marinating over night, and simply add to your lit smoker, and close the lid, remembering to control the charcoal level as well as the temperature of the appliance.

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BBQ Smoker Grill

You could go for ,000 worth bbq smoker grill but it's always better to go for a small portable grill. The expensive ones are custom-made hence you will find differences between a normal one and a custom-made one. Nevertheless the portable grill is easy to operate and will prove to be a great grill. Once you get the hang of a portable bbq smoker grill, you could go for the pricier ones.

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The small portable grills come with spacious room to cook meat and as well as hold temperature. Remember that smokers have performance based function in them. These are just perfect for large family gatherings. If you have a small portable, it will do the job.

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Apart from the capacity of the smoker grill you will also find two different types of smokers; dry heat and water pan. Water smokers are where there's a separate pan which divides the fire from the cooking chamber. Once the fire gets heated up, it turns to water which is called wet heat. This will make the meat look moist. The water pan is also known as heat regulator which keeps the inside temperature at a modest level.

The second type is known as the Dry heat smokers or often called as ''Stick Burners''. These do not have a water pan. Most people prefer Dry heat smokers as the meat does not get moist. The meat gives out more of a smokey effect.

Bbq smoker grill have various models such as electrical, gas and charcoal. Electric makes cooking as well as smoking easy. The electrical units get heated faster and bring down the cooking time. Most electric ones are compact and you will find enough space for cooking.

Gas ones run on gases like propane. This type of bbq smoker grill also uses wood and charcoal to give out the smoke. The gas oneare designed in a way that meat gets the right amount of heat and smoke.

The type of bbq smoker grill one chooses is totally up to one's preference. The choice is endless and if you are not sure as to which one to go for check online.

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Electric Smoker - A Modern Gadget For Traditional Cooking

Electric smokers are modern gadgets for an age-old tradition. Smoke cooking has been around for centuries but Americans are still hooked and fascinated with the flavorful aroma of smoked meat up to this day. Proof? The fact that smokers are still very much in demand just like the ubiquitous grill. But modern living is not as compatible with this type of cooking at times because of the time and the attention it requires. The answer to this is the electric smoker.

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Electric smokers still smoke food the traditional way - you still need hours on end to do the meat. You still use wood chips or sawdust for the flavor. And you still come up with great-tasting smoked products. But the difference lies in the fact that you need not 'baby sit' your smoker. You put in the meat, set the timer, thermometer and smoke gauge and leave it as it quietly smokes your food to perfection. This is a perfect solution for the cooks who like to throw in their food and forget about it until it's ready. These user-friendly smokers simply need to be plugged into an electrical source to do their work, effectively removing all fire-tending duties from the smoking process.

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With an electric smoker, you have absolute control over the temperature and therefore, the amount of smoke inside the chamber. These are crucial factors in the outcome of the cooking process. You will have the ability to reach a certain temperature and keep it at that throughout the smoking process if you want perfectly-smoked foods.

Once you have set the temperature at the desired level, it will remain there until the smoking is completed. You need not go and check if the fire is still on or something like that. One of the great things about these electric smokers is that there is no tending required. Just plunk your seasoned product onto a rack, put a chunk or two of hardwood into the wood box, plug it in, turn it to the desired temperature, and walk away until it's done.

This means that an electric smoker gives you the best of both worlds - the control over the smoking process and the convenience of just letting it be until it's time to get the food out of the smoker.

An electric smoker works much like the other types - wood, charcoal or gas. The main difference among these types is the source of heat with which to create the smoke and cook the food. There is one disadvantage to an electric smoke in that they do not produce as much smoke as wood smokers do. This disadvantage is offset by the ability to use controlled heat that allows you to keep the same temperature for many hours at a time.

Obviously, an electric smoker uses electricity for its source of heat. Unless the source is switched off, your electric smoker will keep on producing the heat needed for the smoking process. It is actually the most convenient type of smoker. Its only downside is it is not always possible to bring it to the beach if you are not sure of any electricity source.

If you want to enjoy sumptuous feasts of smoked ribs, barbecue, salmon or chicken every so often, it is so possible with an electric smoker. Try one today.

Electric Smoker - A Modern Gadget For Traditional Cooking

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The Precautionary Principle - A Realistic Solution to Cell Phone Radiation?

On September 14th, 2009, the U.S. Senate convened for hearings on the Health Effects of Cell Phones. Among those who testified was Dr. John Bucher, the associate director of the National Toxicology Program at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. He stated, "There have been some hints recently that there is an increase in brain cancers in people who have used these cellular communication devices for a number of years."

Dr. Bucher's agency is funding a large scale test--but not on people--on rodents. These animals will be given the kind of exposure that humans get when using cell phones. Unfortunately, results won't be in until the year 2013. Will that be too late?

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Another expert who testified was Dr. Siegal Sadetzki, MD. She is the Director of the Cancer and Radiation Epidemiology Unit, at the Gertner Institute in Israel. Dr. Sadetzki has recently published the results of a study, in which she and her colleagues found a link between cell phone use and cancer. According to that study, those who frequently use cell phones on a certain side of their head are 50% more likely than non-cell-phone-users to develop a tumor in the salivary gland on that side of the head.

In her testimony she said, "What worried me was that, in my study, I saw consistent positive results and they always appeared where there is biological plausibility." These results appeared on the same side of the head where the phone was held, they appeared for the heavy users, and they appeared in rural areas compared to urban areas, where you might expect cell phone cancers to be higher. Dr. Sadetzki concluded her speech by advising the "precautionary principle."

Senator Arlen Specter, D-Pennsylvania, agreed, "Precautions are not a bad idea," he said.

In regard to cell phone use, the precautionary principle suggests practices such as using a wired headset instead of a Bluetooth earpiece, and enabling the speaker function rather than holding the phone to your ear. In addition, rather than storing the cell phone in your pocket, keep the phone away from your body between calls. Paramount to the precautionary principle is to limit the use of cell phones whenever possible. Make fewer calls and make shorter ones. Choose a cell phone with low-radiation and limit children's cell phone usage, since their brain cells may be more sensitive to the effects of cell phone radiation.

The precautionary principle has good intentions. But, it's tantamount to telling a smoker that smoking may be dangerous and that she should smoke fewer cigarettes. We now know for a fact that smoking is life-threatening, but it doesn't stop people from lighting up.

Cell phones and other hand held devices are rapidly becoming a part of our culture. Cell phones are everywhere. They are used by 87 percent of Americans and over 4 billion people worldwide. Students in high school and now even grade school children are using cell phones to talk to each other, and text messaging has become a social norm. We are addicted to cell phones.

If you are concerned about cell phone radiation, if you feel that the precautionary principle is not enough or simply impractical for you or your family, there are extra things you can do to protect yourself.

New technologies are emerging to shield the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emitted from cell phones and other electronic devices. Certain chips can be attached to cell phones and earpieces to counteract the EMR, and special paint coated on your walls can limit EMR from adjacent apartments seeping into yours. These shields may help you if you stay behind them. Those who like to roam can wear special headbands, clothing, hats, gloves, and pendants designed to protect the wearer against radiofrequencies and EMR.

However, if an environment of increasingly higher EMR is to become the norm, don't we owe it to ourselves as a species to find ways not just to hide from EMR, but adapt to it? Is it possible to take charge of our own evolution and become gradually more immune to the increasing levels of electromagnetic radiation?

Through a recent breakthrough in energy medicine, a natural remedy has been developed that suggests this may be possible. By strengthening the natural life-giving energy field that exists around the body and each individual cell, this remedy increases the body's natural resistance to electromagnetic radiation, and helps the cells adapt to it, build resistance to it, and even develop natural immunity to it.

For those of us who simply cannot live without our cell phones, and who do practice cell phone precautions whenever possible, but who feel we need something more, there are options to shield and protect. Now there's also an option to adapt, evolve, and ensure our survival through the 21st century.

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Are Pro-Grade BBQ Smoker Pits Worth The Money?

You can walk into a major "everything under one roof" retailer and find a variety of BBQ smoker pits for sale. Some of them will cost less than fifty collars.

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You can also check out BBQ specialty stores that carry high-end products from the best manufacturers. You will soon discover that you can purchase smokers that literally cost thousands of dollars. There are smoker pit options on the market that have sticker prices larger than those found on late model used cars!

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Are those pro-grade BBQ smoker pits really worth the money? Do you need to make an investment in expensive equipment in order to enjoy BBQing?

The answers to those questions are highly dependent upon your personal goals with respect to the unit. Different folks have different ideas about using a smoker. Thus, one person's assessment of a smoker's value may be radically different from another person's view.

If you are looking for a way to make an occasional chicken or long end of ribs, you may be more than happy with one of the extremely small BBQ smoker pits that cost very little money. Even if one of those tiny fifty-dollar models will not do the trick, you may be happy with a slightly larger, low-cost unit.

If, on the other hand, you are ready to make your move onto the professional BBQ circuit or if creating spectacular BBQed meats is part of your business, you may find that only the very best smokers on the market can do what you need them to do.

Those who are very serious about the world of BBQ will not hesitate to tell you that the most expensive, large units are with every penny. They will talk about the flexibility, options and accessories available for more expensive BBQ smoker pits. They will point to the lifetime durability of the heavy-duty smokers, too.

Meanwhile, people who are more interested in BBQing meat only once in awhile and who don't have plans for their output beyond a family supper will tell you that they are extremely happy with their smaller BBQ smoker pits.

Is a large, expensive smoker right for you? Only you can answer that highly individual question. It depends upon the usual amount of meat you will be BBQing, the frequency with which the unit will be pressed into service and your own budget.

There is no doubt that pro-grade BBQ smoker pits are worth the money for some people. Whether they are right for you will depend upon your expectations, plans and present circumstances. Carefully consider those issues and you should be able to determine if the top of the line units are worth the money in your situation.

Are Pro-Grade BBQ Smoker Pits Worth The Money?

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Using a Smoker Box on Your Grill

Using a Smoker Box while grilling is an excellent way to give your meals a great full, smoky flavor. You can find them in all sizes and prices. They're perfect for smoking fish, steak, ribs, chicken and more! I recently got one and found it easier to get that great smoky taste on small meals than using my big smoker. Of course, if I had a big cooking job, I'd elect to use the smoker, but for small cooking chores, you might find that using a smoker box is a great way to go.

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To use your smoker box, get a bag of wood chips like hickory or mesquite chips (Don't use chunks)

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* Soak wood chips for approximately 20 minutes. (or a full day.)

* With the lid open or off and fill box with wood chips.

* Place smoker box on top of rocks or briquettes on one side of the grill.

* Light your grill, as you would normally.

* When smoke appears start the cooking process.

* Smoke will last approximately 15-20 minutes and will enhance the flavor of your favorite dish.

* Before reusing the Smoker Box, dispose of ALL the residue in the box, refill with FRESH and reuse.

TIP: What I do with my smoker box is that I go ahead and start cooking my meat as normal, making sure I sear the meat before the box starts smoking. Once the box starts smoking, I turn down or shut off the side of the grill opposite the smoker box and transfer all the meat to that side. (opposite the smoker box) The meat should be already seared and just about cooked by now, and now we are mostly just flavoring the meat with the smoke from the smoker box.

Different wood chips used for smoking:
Hickory is a great all-purpose wood, especially recommended for all cuts of pork and chicken.
Apple is exceptionally good for fish and fowl. The greener the wood, the sweeter the smoke flavor that will be imparted.
Other fruit woods, such as cherry, mulberry, pear and peach are good for fish and poultry, including any wild foul.
Grapevine is also good for fish and poultry, including any wild foul.
Pecan is another good all-purpose wood, recommended for all cuts of pork.
Use persimmon with beef or pork. It is also good for wild game.
The bark, roots and wood chips of sassafras are good for smoke flavor in fish and poultry.

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Is Smoker Cooking For You?

There are many ways to cook outdoors. And if you ask anyone that loves to prepare their meals this way, you will find many differing opinions as to what is the best way to perform this task. There are probably two main ways to cook outside and that is with the barbecue grill or with a smoker.

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Many will explain that using the barbecue grill is the best way. This way of cooking is a great way to prepare a meal in a relatively short time and is normally the first method that is learned by many. Anyone that uses this method will have different opinions as to which is better the wood grill, the propane grill or the charcoal grill.

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Those in the other camp will rave about how smoker cooking is the best route. This is a longer method but delivers a very delicious, moist flavorful meal. And, again, those that support this method will be divided as to the best smoker be it gas, wood, or electric.

Both methods have their pros and cons but the one that I prefer is smoker cooking.

What Is A Smoker?

Most cookers do not provide the heat directly to the meat. They are constructed so that the fire is normally in an offset fire chamber. This is so that the heat and smoke will move around and thru the meat indirectly. The food will never come in direct contact with the flame and as such will not get burned. Also, because the meat is not directly over the flame, any juices or oils that may drop will not cause the flame to flare up.

Probably the biggest difference between barbecue cooking and smoker cooking is that the wood is used to generate a flavorful smoke and not just the heat. There are many types of wood that can be used in a smoker. The different types will provide a very different flavor.

One of the most popular wood to use is that of the hickory tree. This creates a heavy, smoky flavor. The smoke created by wood from fruit trees like apple and pecan will generate a lighter, sweeter flavor. Another wood that is used in the southwest is that of the mesquite tree.

If You Are An Impatient Person, Do Not Use A Smoker

If you want a meal that will be ready in a short period of time, smoker cooking is not for you. It is a process that takes more time than it would using the barbecue grill. This is due to the fact that the meat is not placed directly over the heat source. Obviously, the length of time will vary with the type of meat and the temperature in the smoker.

When you are smoking a piece of meat that weighs about 4 pounds this should take more than two hours. On the other hand, cooking the same piece of meat on a barbecue grill may take less than an hour.

What Can You Smoke?

The only limitation as to what you can cook on a smoker is your imagination. Any meat that you can cook on a kitchen stove or a barbecue grill, you can cook on a smoker. You will find many recipes for cooking all kinds of different meats. Some of the more popular dishes include pork ribs, fish, chicken, turkey, and the famous beef brisket.

Along with the different flavors you will get from the different woods, you can change the taste by the use of the meal by the way you season the dish. Another way to enhance the flavor is to place fruit juices in a bowl over the heat source. I have used pineapple and apple juices with some garlic in a bowl to create a very different taste.

There are many ways to cook outdoors. And you will find most cooks will have their favorite way and will argue that their way is best. But, one way that I have found to create fantastic meals is thru the use of smoker cooking.

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Barbeque Smoker Maintenance

Barbeque smoker maintenance is sometimes low on the priority list because many of us that live in the northern part of the United States hate to think of the end of the barbeque season. The smoker barbeque season does come to a close at about the end of October. It's prudent to think about how we will store the smoker until next season.

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Many of us "Q" aficionados have a lot of money invested in our smokers. A good smoker barbeque chef will always take care of that investment by executing the proper steps for maintenance of the smoker.

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I know that a number of barbeque chefs continue to cook during the cold weather but I'm not one of them. It's not my idea of a good time to be outside checking the smoker when the temperature is in the teens and twenties. That said, inspect your smoker and do a little preventive maintenance by following these steps.

First, make sure that it is clean. This should be done as a matter of a good home maintenance practice but, if you have not, clean it out. Be especially vigilant to look out for any large accumulations of grease. If found, clean them out. To prevent this in the future be sure to use drip pans when cooking.

Never let ashes stay in the smoker. Always remove ashes once they are cool. This is another practice that should take place every time the smoker is used. If the ashes get wet it will cause the formation of an alkaline solution that reacts with metal damaging the smoker. Wet ashes will cause premature death of any smoker. If ashes remain use a vacuum to clean them out before putting the smoker away.

Check the smoker for dings, gouges, scrapes, and scratches. If compatible with your smoker, sand the area and use a little high temperature paint to repair (on the outside of the smoker only). Do the same for rusty areas.

Lubricate any hinges, wheels, doors with a little WD40 lubricant. Tighten any bolts or screws that have come loose over the season.

Finally, use a cover for you smoker, especially if it is stored outside. If you don't have one, make one from some tarp material and make sure that it is tied down securely. The wind can get pretty blustery during the cold weather months.

If you do these simple preventive maintenance steps, next years barbeque season will have one less worry for great smoked "Q" cooking.

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Is Your Home Air Making You Sick?

While we worry about smog, worse pollution is closer to home. In fact it is in our homes.

As reporter Chandra Shikhar discovered, "more than three decades after the Clean Air Act, the air outdoors is much cleaner, even with many more people, cars and industries ... but indoor air is another matter."

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"It is an insidious kind of poisoning of our lives," said former California state legislator, Fred Keeley who successfully fought for indoor air regulation. "Pollutants inside buildings vastly outnumber those outside", said Jed Waldman, who heads the Indoor Air Quality program at the California Department of Health Services.

Yet there's good news. You can take a few, powerfully simple steps to make the air inside your home - the one place you can control - better than the air outside. Here's to living healthier and longer with clean air at home.

Five Alarming Facts to Motivate You to Act

1. 50 percent of all illnesses are either caused or aggravated by poor indoor air quality.

2. Asthma is now the most common chronic disorder in childhood, affecting an estimated 6.2 million children in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association.

3. The EPA ranks poor indoor air quality as one of top five public health risks. (Asthma, allergies, and other breathing difficulties, lung and heart disease, headaches and dizziness.)

4. Americans spend nearly 90% of their time indoors.

5. Indoor air pollution can be two to fives times to sometimes 100 times higher than outdoor air pollution.

Who is Most Vulnerable to Dirty Air?

Those most at risk to polluted air at home:

o Infants and young children.

o People with asthma, allergies or other respiratory illnesses or who have heart or lung problems - especially those who also lead stressful lives.

o Elderly, most of whom have reduced lung capacity.

o Smokers and those who live with them.

o People who work at home.

o Those in colder climates who tend to stay inside even longer.

o People in urban areas.

o Those living in energy-efficient or other well-built homes that seal air inside.

Even Tidy, Conscientious People Get Sick From Their Home

Even if you use non-toxic products, clean regularly, have a HEPA vacuum cleaner and do not smoke, nor have asbestos or damp surfaces or use a fireplace or a wood stove, you are still vulnerable to the tiniest dust particles in your home - the respiratory suspended particulates (RSPs).

They become airborne from even slight actions such as walking on the carpet, sitting on a sofa or lifting a blanket. The particles are microbial air contaminants, ranging from bacteria and viruses to fungi and spores. They include pollens, spores, asbestos fibers, insect debris, food remnants, and pet dander.

What Makes RSPs So Dangerous to Your Health?

Size does matter. RSPs are so small that you can breathe them deep into your lungs. Multiple studies show they cause acute or chronic health effects. They enter the blood or lymph tissue and cause a host of respiratory problems. Those who are allergic to respirable particles succumb to a range of health problems, from allergic rhinitis to bronchial asthma.

Radon and benzo-a-pyrene (suspected carcinogenic agents) are transported by RSPs into the lungs.
Gases or other substances may also be carried by RSPs into the lungs.

Respiratory illness, especially chronic illnesses like bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma may be linked to, or aggravated by, exposure to RSPs.

Lung damage may be small yet it is cumulative. That is especially devastating for young children as the effect of the damage increasingly reduces lung capacity as they age.

Recent research shows that respiratory problems from RSPs and other air pollutants can also lead to heart problems.

It Gets Worse

These pollutants affect you more if you are sensitive to them or the longer you are exposed to them - for example, the amount of time you spend at home. Health dangers range from itchy eyes to allergic reactions to more dangerous effects such as a damaged immune systems, reduced lung capacity, heart difficulties and cancer.
Slightly larger particles, such as pollen, dander and house-dust allergens, don't penetrate your lungs as deeply, but they can cause debilitating allergic responses.

Consider Testing the Air Quality in Your Home

Consider getting a whole home air test, conducted by a certified indoor air consultant. Also consider testing how efficiently your HVAC system is working. Most are at about 58% efficiency. Some people simply buy a continuously high-performing, whole home air cleaning system for peace of mind. They want to feel secure that they are making the air healthy in the one place they can control - their home.

Now, here's to helping you make the smartest choice in a home air cleaner.

Choose the Most Efficient Air Cleaner for Your Home

You can get a whole home air cleaner if you have a forced air system, meaning you have a furnace or furnace and air conditioner. Then you already have a basic mechanical filter. That's your first, crude level of defense against air pollution.

These mechanical filters are typically made of a coarsely woven metal. They can only remove large particles of dirt and hair. Even that capacity is greatly reduced when the filters are not replaced regularly. Worse yet, these mechanical filters can't capture the tiny RSPs. If you do not have a forced-air system or want to consider a portable, room-only device, here's the basics you need to know.

Get a Portable Room-only Device or a Whole Home System?

The next step is to choose between a portable room-only cleaner and a whole home cleaner. Unfortunately, some don't have that choice. You can't get a whole home system if you do not have a forced-air home furnace or air conditioning system.

In considering portable devices you have two kinds: ones with mechanical filters or ionizers.

Mechanical Filter-Based Portable Air Devices

The best kind meet the HEPA (high efficiency particulate air filters) standard. That means they can capture 99.97 percent of the airborne particles 0.3 microns and larger that pass through the filter. These include tobacco smoke, household dust and pollen. Mechanical filters draw air through a flat, pleated or high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) surface to trap particles.

That design means HEPA filters can be efficient in the beginning yet tend to clog easily. Clogging reduces airflow and thus their ability, over time, to remove pollutants. Filters must be changed with some frequency to maintain HEPA-level efficiency. Not all if us remain that diligent, even if we intend to be.

"Gary McEldowney, the marketing director for AllergyBuyersClub.com, said the cost of a purifier could range from 0 to 0, depending on size and features. Replacement HEPA filters cost to 0." Other models are much more expensive.
Another obvious disadvantage is that a single room cleaner can't keep the rest of the air in your home clean. It can't even maintain the high HEPA standard in the room in which it is used, unless it runs continuously and the door and windows to the room are kept closed - an unlikely possibility.

This room-only approach is akin putting a bandaid on a wound.

Portable Room Ionizers

Ionizers emit a small charge to the air stream that cause particles to adhere to the filter or other surfaces by a magnetic-like attraction. But this is not efficient as particles can become re-suspended.

Worse yet, ionizing emits ozone, a lung irritant that is also linked to other health problems. It can have damaging health effects, especially for those with asthma and other lung diseases, children and the elderly.

According to Consumer Reports and the EPA, "While some indoor air pollutant concentrations decline in the presence of ozone, other pollutants increase. In fact, upon reaction with ozone, some previously undetected, toxic chemicals emerge in indoor air, including formaldehyde and other aldehydes." See the EPA's article, "Ozone Generators Sold as Air Cleaners."

To add insult to injury, the units make a zapping and other noise as they emit ozone. Also it requires time-consuming cleaning and frequent filter changes to maintain even a lower level of performance.

Your best option, if you cannot get a whole home air cleaner, is to get a portable, room-only device with a mechanical, HEPA-grade filter. If your home has a forced-air system you can get a whole home system. Now you'll see your options. The good news is that there are clear choices. You do not have to spend a lot of time nor money to get healthy air throughout your home.

How to Choose the Most Efficient Whole Home Air Cleaner

Whole home air cleaners can be placed in the ductwork of forced-air systems heating or air-conditioning (also known as in-duct air cleaners). "If you are using forced air for, the best way to clean the air in your house is to add a filtration module to your system," said Alex Wilson, president of BuildingGreen in Brattleboro, Vermont. As you'll read further down, however, you don't have to mess with the ducts, with a hybrid system. It can be retrofitted, that is bolted right onto your existing unit.

Here are the kinds of whole home air cleaners from which you can choose:

Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPS)

All electrostatic precipitators use electricity to charge particles passing through them and then attract them electrically (make them "stick") to either plates or a filter. As you compare systems consider these five key factors:

1. Performance over time: Efficiency goes down over time in some systems.

2. Maintenance: It is key to continuously high performance. Some systems are considerably more complex, messy and time-consuming - as are some filters. Even a diligent person can get tired of the upkeep and avoid doing it. Some systems require more frequent filter changes than others.

3. Ease and cost of installation.

4. Sound: Some systems create noise while others are quiet.

5. Ozone emission: Some cleaners emit ozone, the pollutant in smog. Ozone can cause lung damage and other health problems. It also creates noise as it arcs, sparks and pops.

Following are the categories of air cleaner systems, described in the order of increasing levels of air cleaning performance, maintenance needs and convenience.

1. Electrostatic Filters
This is the least expensive kind of filtering system, removing 90% of particles that are 0.3 microns or less. It requires frequent filter changes and, more importantly, performance goes down over time. One example is the Filtrete. Electrostatic units filter the air using static electricity. They have a static charge on the filter to allow airborne particles to "stick" to the filter, just like static-charged clothing sticks together. The drawbacks to these units are that they capture fewer RSP's and the filter needs to be replaced frequently

2. Conventional Electronic Air Cleaners

EACs charge particles and cause them to stick to plates inside the unit or to a filter. In this way they trap and filter up to 98% of pollutants from the air passing through your heating and cooling system. This kind of air cleaner can capture microscopic impurities like dust, smoke and smog particles in addition to larger particles like mold spores and cat dander.

Collected pollutants are removed by cleaning the plates in the sink or dishwasher. Some EAC's use grounded filters instead of plates but these require expensive replacements.

3. Hybrid Electronic Air Cleaner

A hybrid electronic air cleaner eliminates the need for wires (or pins) and plates. Instead it uses a non-metallic material to conduct the electricity and charge the RSP's. Thus you can avoid the messy and time-consuming cleaning that comes with metal-based EAC technology.

Then, it uses an inexpensive, recyclable but highly-efficient, loosely woven filter to capture the particles. This loose weave enables the unit to operate with low static pressure. Filters replacements are easier than with conventional EACs.

Once to twice a year, depending on amount of air pollution filters are changed. As a consequence of these innovations, consumers get the upside of a conventional EAC (high efficiency) without the downsides (higher maintenance, costlier and more invasive installation, ozone emission in some, etc.).

Plus, since this hybrid operates in a way that reduces system wear and tear and is easier to maintain, the initial high-performance is continuous. It does now go down over time.

One final thought. Winter is coming. Days are getting colder and shorter. You may be spending more time inside. Consider installing an air cleaner soon. It could be the priceless gift you can give yourself and those who share the holidays with you at home.

Is Your Home Air Making You Sick?

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Barbecue Secrets - Pizza in the Smoker!

Most people tend to think of a barbecue smoker as being exclusively for meats, fish and poultry. Actually, there is hardly any limit to the types of things that can be prepared in a smoker. Fruits, vegetables cheeses, desserts and even pizza can take on incredible flavors when cooked properly in a smoker.

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This article focuses on one of my favorites; the barbecue pizza. There are tons of ways you can do this, but I'll give you a few of my favorites which are guaranteed to please any crowd. The barbecue pizza works best when your smoker temperature is around 275-300 degrees. Many smokers have a difficult time getting and maintaining a temperature much higher than this anyway, so just do the best you can to get yours good and hot. You will need the following for one pizza:

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One already prepared and baked pizza crust. These are available at any grocery store and usually come two to a package. Boboli makes a pretty good one. A bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce. About a cup of cooked chicken that has been chopped into small pieces. The ideal chicken to use would be some that you already prepared in your smoker. Maybe it was leftover from last night's barbecue. Leftover pulled pork works well too. About half a can of pineapple chunks Thinly sliced red onion (as much or as little as you like) Two cups of grated mozzarella cheese

Assemble this just as you would any other oven baked pizza. Spread barbecue sauce over the crust, add your cheese and other toppings and slide it into the smoker right on top of the grates. This will produce a crispier crust, or if you prefer a softer crust you can place the pizza on a cookie sheet. Since everything is already cooked, all you are really doing here is browning the crust a bit, melting the cheese, warming the other ingredients, and incorporating a nice smoky flavor in your pizza.

This is just one idea. The sky is the limit with pizza so use your imagination. The recipe above works great with shrimp or salmon instead of chicken or pulled pork. How about a dessert pizza? Take the same prepared crust and spread it with a thin layer of softened and sweetened cream cheese. Top that with small pieces of fruit like fresh chopped pineapple, sprinkle a little cinnamon and sugar on top, and you've got yourself a hot dessert with a subtle smokiness that is fantastic!

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The Meco Smoker: A Viable Option

If you are interested in joining the growing ranks of backyard pit masters, a Meco smoker may be a great choice. Meco equipment is not necessarily considered the best in the industry, but the company does produce solid smokers that are more than capable of producing a great rack of ribs or a succulent brisket.

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It is hard to generalize about Meco smokers because they take a variety of forms. Meco targets its product line at the non-commercial consumer, and most units are not oversized. However, they do range from relatively small "once in awhile" units to larger smokers suitable for a family that loves several BBQ meals every month.

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Size is not the only variable when looking at a Meco smoker. Unlike many manufacturers who specialize in only type of smoker, Meco offers multiple configurations. If you are a wood-burning traditionalist, you can find a Meco model in line with your preferences. If you would prefer to smoke with charcoal in a bullet smoker, Meco has a smoker for you! If you are ready to go electric, Meco makes plug-in models. They are covering all of the bases!

In terms of quality, Meco generally receives acceptable reviews. You will not find too many consumers who have been dissatisfied with the actual sturdiness or longevity of their smokers. If you follow the manufacturer's instructions and use good common sense, you can count on your Meco cooking for several years. They may not be expensive units, but they are not low-grade garbage. They will withstand regular use without incident.

Some reviewers have been critical of the Meco cooking experience, however. Do not be too concerned about these negative reviews. First, most bargain smokers fall short of the expectations of the BBQ pros who tend to write reviews. Second, with a little work and keen observation, you can learn the strengths and weaknesses of a Meco, allowing you to consistently produce great BBQ. Third, some of those critical assessments are written by people who could not BBQ their way out of a wet bag of wood chips! If you are willing to work with the smoker, you will be well on your way to churning out some great "Q".

Meco smokers do not have the name recognition or reputation of some more expensive and better-established brands. That does not mean they are a horrible choice, however. The countless people who have enjoyed finger-licking meals that came right out of Meco smokers will undoubtedly testify to that fact! A Meco smoker may not be the best value brand on the market, but they are good smokers. If you are looking for an affordable smoker and see a Meco model at a great price, do not hesitate to pick it up. It will do just fine!

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The Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker - The Best Way to Cook a Beef Brisket

The Weber bullet smoker is a tried and true smoker for everything from ribs to chicken. Customers speak very highly of its ability to maintain an even temperature for hours which in turn, can produce some of the best smoked meats and fish you will ever taste.

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This grill is on the higher end regarding price, but will last several years providing many barbecue pork or beef briskets. Because it is built from a well known grill manufacturer, you know it is a brand that will be the highest quality materials and craftsmanship.

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Customers will comment on how easy their favorite meat dish on the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker and how they are the envy of their neighbors over and over again.

This article is intended to guide the normal weekend warrior on the basic steps to use the Weber Smokey Mountain Smoker to create a delicious brisket that will make you the talk of the town.

Before attempting the feat of Smoking a Brisket, it is important to select the proper cut and understand that the size of the cut can determine the cooking time it takes before you can serve a finished product. Smoking a brisket will take about 60-90 minutes per pound and should be taken into account when planning your meal.

It is recommended starting with your local butcher to help you choose the best cut of meat for your project. Since there are many grades, you want to select a cut that fits within your budget. Once you have picked your brisket, it is time to determine the type of wood you will use to flavor your brisket through the smoker. Although there are many hardwood choices like mesquite, oak or hickory, you may want to select a wood that does not overpower the meat. If this is your first attempt at smoking, it is recommended you select a wood that will generate a mild taste. Oak is probably the best choice as it is the most versatile hardwood used in many cookouts.

Now that the wood and cut of beef have been chosen, it is time to prepare the brisket. Using a rub to season the meat, select a combination of spices or use the basic; Garlic powder, pepper and salt recipe)to cover the brisket and "rub" the entire cut and let marinate while you get the Weber Smoker stoked up to the proper temperature.

Start with a clean unit. remove any material left over from the last cookout. Light the Charcoal using a chimney starter. Be sure to place the chimney starter on the unit, not the ground. The heat from the unit can be dangerous if left sitting on concrete while the charcoal begins to heat up. Once the charcoal in the chimney starter has turned to a chalky gray color add to the bottom of the grill. (Be careful to use heat resistant gloves) Add more charcoal and wait for the rest to turn to a light gray color Begin to assemble the rest of the unit and add cool tap water to the water pan Adjust vents to maintain temperature of about 225-250 degrees Add wood chips, or if you prefer, 3-5 fist sized chunks of the preferred hardwood to the coals. Add meat and cover. Monitor temperature and adjust vents accordingly Remove Brisket using the 60-90 minutes per pound rule of thumb. Remember the smoker's montra "Slow and Low heat will generate a great tasting of meat"

The Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker or Weber Bullet can provide many great smoked dishes over the years... Trying different cuts of beef or other meats along with experimenting with different hardwoods will add to the countless variety of flavors you can experience.

The Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker - The Best Way to Cook a Beef Brisket

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Big Green Egg Smoker BBQ

In the world of smoker grills, no one holds a candle to the Big Green Egg. Maybe you have heard of it, or maybe you even own one? If so, you know that the Green Egg smoker is unparalleled in its capabilities to consistently cook at temperatures such as 700 degrees Fahrenheit.

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You can even cook pizza in it! But you can do a lot more too. Let's focus on the benefits of using the grill as smoker throughout this article, because that is one of the things that people love so much about this product.

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In using the Green Egg smoker, you will want to keep the temperatures in the range of 200 and 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, you will need to use smoldering wood to achieve that taste and texture and essence that is a smoked meat. Because the Green Egg Grill is enforced by its amazing ceramic kamado style walls, you can maintain a low temperature like this without really having to watch over the thing for hours at a time. Just get the temp where it should be and it'll hold itself there. (You won't get this with other grills.)

Now, what you've got to do is soak a bunch of wood chips in a liquid of your choice. Then you take these and just mix them on in with your charcoal. This is like the ground of Heaven itself. And you will see this a few hours later when you're eating your smoked meats.

Ideally you're going to want to get hardwoods in order to utilize your Green Egg smoker to its full capacity as the superior product on the market today. Every wood is different. Over time everyone figures out what they like and don't like. But one thing is agreed upon: the flavor of a thoroughly smoked meat is just something that is rare in these days of fast food and microwave preparation. We forget that sometimes good barbeque takes time.

In terms of what kind of soaked wood to use, think about apple or cherry trees. Maybe you want a whiskey soaked wood for your smoker. As I have said, feel free to experiment. There are no wrongs or rights; only people sitting on the sidelines and people jumpin' on in to find out what the Green Egg smoker can do for them and their guests.

A word about hickory chips: This probably the first thing you think of when you think about smoked BBQ. Hickory flavor! Oh, it sounds so good. Basically, use hickory when you're smoking red meats. That is the rule.

As you've seen, the Green Egg smoker is very accommodating to a variety of tastes and preferences. It will serve up some of the best meat you've ever cooked yourself. I guarantee that.

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The Right Cure For Your BBQ Smoker Grill

When people think of the word "cure" and the idea of a BBQ smoker grill, their thoughts often turn to brining and otherwise properly preparing meat. While it is often important to cure meat properly prior to smoking it, there is a different kind of "cure" that is just as important when it comes to smokers.

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Smokers are made from metal that has cut and shaved down to create precision parts. The manufacturing process produces metallic dust and residue along with small shavings. That's an unavoidable part of the construction process.

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The manufacturers of your BBQ smoker grill also took the time to coat and paint the unit in order to protect it from the elements and rust. That involved the application of heavy-duty chemicals and toxins.

After a grill's construction, it generally sits in a showroom or warehouse until purchase. Dust will settle on the unit. Shipping crates and boxes contain dust and other particulates, too.

All of these elements are on your smoker grill at the time of purchase. They all share something else in common: They make lousy condiments! These are not the kind of things you want to eat. You do not want their flavor becoming a part of that brisket or Boston butt you picked up at the meat counter. When you cook on your BBQ smoker grill, you want to taste the wood smoke and the succulent meat. You do not want to sit down to a feast of nasty tasting residues and potentially unhealthy toxins.

That is why it is essential that you cure your smoker. You need to get rid of the shavings, dust, particles and general ickiness that accompany every new smoker.

Fortunately, that is a relatively easy task. The best way to do away with unwanted elements is to blast them into oblivion with a healthy dose of heat. You can cure your grill by firing it up, sans meat.

Start by getting the smoker hot. Elevate the internal temperature of the smoker to at least four hundred degrees and maintain it at that point for approximately one-half hour. At that point, you can back off the heat a bit. Take it down to about two hundred and fifty degrees and keep it operation for two or three additional hours.

That exposure to higher temperatures will burn off the residues you do not want to eat and will allow you to avoid turning an otherwise great cut of meat into a dining disaster. Curing your smoker does not take much effort. It is not particularly time consuming and it is not complicated. However, it is essential.

Before you consider smoking anything, be certain to cure your BBQ smoker grill.

The Right Cure For Your BBQ Smoker Grill

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The BBQ Smoker Trailer - Portable Delicacies

The average person will either move a smoker by shoving it from one side of the patio to the other or by having the movers place it in the back of a truck. You are not the average person, though. You want to take your BBQ show on the road! You need a BBQ smoker trailer.

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Let us get one thing out the way right from the beginning. The average weekend pitmaster does not have a need for a BBQ smoker trailer. These trailers are not for the kind of person who occasionally enjoys whipping up a short end of ribs.

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A smoker trailer is usually reserved for those with a commercial interest in BBQing or those who frequently participate in the growing world of competitive BBQ. Those who do not have a serious need to make their BBQing portable will not make the sizeable investment often required to purchase or build a BBQ smoker trailer.

Now that we have established the kind of person who might be interested in a barbecue smoker trailer, let us discuss the two different types of trailers.

There are trailers that are built to move a smoker. These are often homemade tools, custom-built to fit an existing smoker unit. You will sometimes see these used by competitive BBQ teams who need a way to move their big ol' pit from one spot to another easily.

Some of these BBQ smoker trailer units are simple, streamlined exercises in mobility efficiency. Others are rambling, unique creations that nearly defy description.

The other kind of barbecue smoker trailer actually integrates the smoker with the trailer into one piece. You will see these on the competitive circuit too, but they are also extremely popular with those who sell BBQ from a variety of locations. These trailers allow their owners to smoke up their all-American delicacies from anywhere.

One can sell BBQ from a street fair in the afternoon and from a shopping center parking lot in the evening. The next day, it may find its way in front of a grocery store thirty miles away. An integrated BBQ smoke trailer is a must for those who want the ability to sell their meat from anywhere at any time.

Do not worry about a trailer if you are BBQ activity is limited to the patio. However, if you feel a strong need to serve brisket in Austin one day, ribs in Kansas City on another and pulled pork in Charleston a few days later, you are going to need a BBQ smoker trailer. These tools are not for novices, but many professional pitmasters cannot imagine life without them.

The BBQ Smoker Trailer - Portable Delicacies

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Candy Manufacturing Technology and Candy Manufacturing Techniques

Candy is a delicate and delicious, treat that we all love. It comes in many wonderful flavors including milk chocolate, caramel, peppermint, dark chocolate, butter scotch and various other fruit and mint flavors. It also comes in many consistencies such as chewing gum, hard, soft and all sorts of great delicious configurations and shapes. So while so many of us love these treats we rarely think how it is made, why each bar tastes the same, how it is kept at a reasonable cost, and how such tremendous amounts can be manufactured with such repeatability. The processes used in manufacturing are truly wonderful and extremely interesting.

Candy manufacturing is not just something the large manufacturers like M&M Mars and Hershey have to think about but also the specialty gourmet manufactures and smaller private label gourmet companies. There are many fascinating technologies involved in the production process as well as very many types of processing equipment. There are machines made for each specific process as well as complete integrated manufacturing processing lines. Some examples, in the order of typical production are:
Vats used in the initial mixing and cooking of raw ingredients Aerating the mixture Molding to shape Stamping to shape Drawing to diameter Cooling to proper temperature Coating with color or flavor Automatic decorators Wrapping and packaging the final product Integrated Manufacturing Solutions are also available Quality Control Equipment to assure a good safe product

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All processing equipment should be FDA approved and authorized. The technology found in many modern manufacturing machines is very sophisticated. The machines are frequently highly automated; controlled by computers and have touch screen interfaces that are user friendly. The current state of the art equipment is integrated with sophisticated electronics, sensors and programmable controllers.

A Good Manufacturing Example:

A good example demonstrating the use of equipment used to manufacture candies is in the manufacturer of hard candies. Hard candy manufacturing involves many of the machines above including vats, ovens, mixers, rollers and twisters. Further demonstrating this is the manufacturer of butterscotch.

A batch of butterscotch mix is prepared in a large cooking vat which is called a vacuum cooker. The butterscotch starts from raw materials such as sugar, and flavorings. These raw materials are mixed in the vacuum cooker until a pliable mass of butterscotch is available for further processing. The following step in the manufacturing process is to put the mass of butterscotch through a series of water cooled plows and formers, in a kneading machine. The butterscotch is twisted and pulled as it is passed down a long trough. The plows and formers move the mixture along elongating it forming a huge giant continuous string.

The mixture is still very large in diameter and blobby at this time. In order to get it to the desired diameter and consistency for consumption further processing is required. Using a long series of rollers and dies the mixture is next extruded and elongated further to size. This is the forming process brings the mixture closer to the final configuration for the end consumer. After this extruding the long rope shaped candy is cut into individual butterscotch buttons and transported on a conveyor belt through a sorter and eventually a wrapping machine. The buttons are then packaged to appropriate containers and ready to ship to the customer as butterscotch candy.

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An Important Review of the Bradley Smoker BTIS1

If you are looking for a clean burning smoker, which is self-contained and needs minimum attendance then go for the Bradley Smoker BTIS1. This is a fully automatic, four-rack outdoor food smoker. This Bradley smoker functions on an exclusive set-up that ensures consistent temperature while cooking. Therefore, you must not expect high temperature acids, gases or resins that could interfere with the flavor or food appearance. Even the aftertaste is great and you could cook ribs, picnic shoulders, salmon, Boston butt and ribs. These types of meats are very delicious.

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This model is useful for hot and cold smoking. Due to this, you could also use this as a slow roasting oven or cooker. Controlled and consistent temperature levels improve the food tastes. The traditional smokers need constant attention and you need to monitor the temperature. You could raise it or drop it depending on what you want to cook. Nevertheless, with this model, there are no such issues and for the weekend smoker, the Bradley Smoker BTIS1 is the way to go.

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You do not need to make rounds close to your smoker every now and then when you are in the midst of your party. You should consider several things first. With this smoker, you get to enjoy your own party and at the same time serve appetizing food to your guests. It is very simple to set up this product. Since it is just the size of a little fridge, you could take it wherever you wish to set up your barbecue session. Whether you are partying indoors, in your backyard or near your pool, you can pull this machine anywhere. You could grill at the same time as chatting.

This smoker is a very simple and a straightforward machine to use. You slide in the trays, go as per instructions, season and smoke. Even cleaning it is not a big deal. It is much easier than cleaning propane grills. You could even wash the water pan, racks and tray in your dishwasher. You could use this fabulous machine to smoke cheese, bacon, sausages, hocks, pork ribs, turkey, chicken, vegetables, and fish. This is a much better alternative to charcoal fired or wood chip fed smoker.

The smoke flavor it gives to the food is very subtle and sweet. Moreover, its flavoring is rather consistent. You will never get an unpleasant burnt taste. Just set it and let the machine do its job. The Bradley Smoker BTIS1 is a perfect tool for people who love to have smoked meats and enjoy entertaining their guests too. The body is compact and looks amazing with a smooth black finish. It is a superb cold smoker and all its happy users have been loved it.

An Important Review of the Bradley Smoker BTIS1

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Tips For Buying Or Building a BBQ Pit Or Charcoal Smoker

When I cook over any kind of outdoor BBQ pit, I like to use a charcoal smoker. I like the flavor that charcoal and wood put into the meat and there is no other way of duplicating that flavor other than using the real thing. Woods that I use in addition to the charcoal currently include apple, hedge, and hickory. Right now I use two different types of BBQ smokers.

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My main smoker is a horizontal barrel type charcoal smoker with an offset firebox. One of the main reasons I like this charcoal smoker so much is that you can use it as a smoker or as a grill. It has plenty of room to fit big cuts of meat such as beef brisket or ribs. Using the smoker is fairly self explanatory. If you are slow cooking a cut of meat, build your fire in the fire box on the end and place your cut of meat in the middle of the grill area. You will have to set the vents on the end and on the top to try and maintain a constant temperature. Basically, you want to create a "draw" that pulls the heat and smoke from the fire across the meat and out the top. If you are grilling hamburgers or steaks, just build your fire in the main barrel, directly underneath your meat like you would any other grill.

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The other smoker that I use is an upright barrel type charcoal smoker. These types of smokers have a place to build the fire at the bottom with the main grill part towards the top of the barrel. Many smokers of this style also have a pan in between the fire and the grill that you can fill with water to keep moisture in the meat. I do not use this pan since I have other methods of keeping the meat moist. I have found that this type of smoker works great for cooking chicken and smaller cuts of meat such as roast. It is rather difficult to cook larger cuts of meat such as brisket or ribs. Also, the meat sits directly over the fire, which I don't like to do for the larger cuts that have to cook slow. Chicken can cook a little faster. One advantage of the upright style smoker over the horizontal style smoker is price. The upright style is cheaper due to its smaller size. Just keep in mind what cuts of meat that you will be cooking if you are shopping for a charcoal smoker and make sure what you buy will accommodate your preferences.

There are also many different types of gas and electric smokers. Many people enjoy using these and have used them with excellent results. They are a little cleaner to use and easier to get the fire started. Again, my preference for a charcoal smoker is simply because of flavor. Homemade bbq pits and smokers are quite common as well.

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Learn How to Smoke Barbecue - What is a Water Smoker?

There are a few types of different styles of barbecue smokers for making smoked barbecue. The first is the offset smoker. With this type, the fire box is on the side of the smoke chamber, and the meat sits on grills inside the smoke chamber and is subjected to low heat (approximately 235 degrees) and wood smoke. The second type is the Kettle type smoker (an example of this is the well loved Weber Kettle that everyone owns, or at one point in their life has owned.) The third type of smoker is the vertical type. In the vertical type, the fire is built at the bottom of the smoke chamber (picture a large cylindrical object, like a large garbage can,), there is a pan over the fire which contains wood chips that when heated will provide additional smoke. Above this pan are racks that the meat sits on while smoking, and above the meat is a tight fitting lid that has some type of ventilation system for smoke flow release.

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A water smoker is a type of a vertical smoker. A water smoker, in addition to the pan with the smoking soaked wood chips, has a pan of water which sits directly above the wood chip pan. This pan is filled with water. The water in this pan helps keep the meat moist during the low and slow cooking process. As the fire burns, it heats the liquid in the water pan, which causes water vapor to mix with the smoke and help keep the meat moist during the cooking process.

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Learn How to Smoke Barbecue - What is a Water Smoker?

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How You Can Become A Non Smoker

One of the biggest problem any smoker faces when giving up is stopping being a smoker and becoming a non smoker.

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It may sound fairly easy to you - you stop smoking and there you are, you're a non smoker.

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Unfortunately, as many smokers will attest to, it's not actually that easy and is much more involved than just putting down your cigarettes.

When you become a smoker you change your identity. For many people smoking becomes a part of their life and so a part of their identity.

When something becomes a part of your identity then it becomes very difficult to stop it, unless you change your identity again. You can stop the behaviour but unless you change your identity, you may find it very hard to resist restarting the behaviour.

Typically, a smoker will quit, then start again, quit, then start again and repeat this process UNTIL they change their identity. As soon as they mentally become a non smoker, they will simply stop smoking and have little or no desire to go back to being a smoker.

You will hear of people who managed to literally quit smoking overnight. They did it because they encountered a situation which caused them so much pain that they instantly changed their identity and became a non smoker.

This is, of course, one way to do it, but avoiding excess pain is always a good thing I say, and there are much easier ways to change your identity so that you become a non smoker.

The simplest way, which takes the longest, is to keep telling yourself you are a non smoker as an affirmation. Just keep saying something like, "I'm a non smoker" and put the force of your belief behind it.

There much quicker ways such as hypnosis, which allows you to make fundamental changes to your identity relatively easily and quickly, much more so than an affirmation like mentioned in the previous paragraph.

Whether you visit a clinical hypnotist for a face to face session or purchase a hypnosis CD such as the Free From Tobacco program, you will be able to change your identity and become a non smoker.

If you are serious about stopping smoking, then you need to look closely at how smoking is tied into your identity and then work on changing your identity so that you are a non smoker. You will then find it very easy to actually stop smoking and stay stopped.

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How to Buy a BBQ Smoker Trailer For Business

There are countless ways to enter the BBQ business, popularly, by vending or catering, as a professional chef or through competition barbecues. Start small with a concession stand or mobile cart, or aim higher by having a BBQ smoker trailer. Short of building a restaurant, it is your own mid-sized roadside BBQ eatery on wheels that's as casual and friendly as a backyard barbecue, albeit with more people digging in.

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The outer shell of your BBQ smoker trailer should reflect your desired image. Select a style smartly, from cabin to lodge, motorized, open air, shack, shed and traditional trailers, based on the look and feel you want. Consider having a custom trailer built to your specifications, which usually takes just 4 to 8 weeks to get done. Shells, interiors, accessories and generators are also available separately.

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The actual BBQ smoker should complement your interior layout and desired cooking scenario. Choose from mounted, towable or tailgate, in standard sizes of 4, 6, 8 and 10 feet, small size of 3 feet or custom sizes. Remember that commercial grade cookers have higher cooking capacities than traditional pits. A rotisserie smoker will automate the rotating of meat and save you a good amount of manual labor.

With a BBQ smoker trailer, you will yield tender and tasty barbecue slow-cooked on low heat compared to cooking in charcoal grills. As an added bonus, you can pre-cook meat to save time and then move it to the smoker where you can keep meat hot and juicy longer so it may be enjoyed in that state.

How to Buy a BBQ Smoker Trailer For Business

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Effective Dental Hygiene With a Sonic Care Toothbrush

Effective dental hygiene can be achieved with regular brushing, good flossing and general health care of the mouth. This requires some work, learning to brush correctly. Removing particles from between the teeth you will either need to use a toothpick or preferably dental floss as regular brushing does not always do the trick. Particles left between the teeth can cause decay to the teeth. The other aspect to consider if you do not effectively clean your mouth, bacteria can build up and cause illness.

The alternative to a regular toothbrush is an electric one; there are two types of electric toothbrushes, the oscillo-rotary and the sonic care toothbrush.

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The oscillo-rotary is easy to use effective in removing plaque which causes bacteria. This is a rotating brush, the bristle area is round, its easy to use, operates easily just press a button hold is against the tooth and it will rotate brushing each tooth effectively. You need to know how to use it correctly as incorrect usage could cause abrasion on the enamel and the gums to retract.

The sonic care toothbrush works differently, it works by vibration, is designed with a regular brush method. It is effective at activating fluid thus removing deposits left on the teeth. Because of its adapted brushing technique it minimizes the risk of abrasion. It has the added advantage of reducing tooth staining caused by heavy coffee and tea drinkers, and smokers. It is very effective at whitening teeth, and leaves a polished finish that you can't get unless your spend hundreds of dollars at your dentist. It has been clinically tested and is claimed that your teeth will be whiter within 28 days.

Sonic care toothbrush heads should be replaced at least once a month. To prevent abrasion to the tooth enamel you should choose a soft bristle. The sonic care toothbrush is able to reach those hard to get at places, and is capable of cleaning food particles that are stuck between gum and teeth and even between the teeth.

Some models of the sonic care toothbrush have interesting accessories. One is a timer that can indicate the duration of brushing, ad indicator that will automatically block off the oscillations for a few seconds if the user presses the brush too hard against the tooth, or gum area.

One other feature that is important is that some sonic care toothbrushes come complete with a sanitizer, which is important to ensure that your brush remains bacteria free. Regular brushed harbor bacteria between the bristles which are transferred to the mouth.

Placing the sonic care toothbrush inside the sanitizing unit, one press of a button, the toothbrush head is sanitized. Using ultraviolet rays it sanitizes and cleans your brush head to the clinical standards of a hospital. Sonic care toothbrushes usually come with a compact charger which allows you to recharge your unit; they have a green indicator light which tracks the level of the charge, and a yellow light that will come on when the battery needs to be recharged.

Neglecting your teeth is a costly experience, dental care, treatment and eventually dentures are expensive. Taking good care and effective dental hygiene, using a sonic care toothbrush will effectively help eliminate tooth decay remove bacteria from the mouth, leave your teeth sparkling clean and even whiter. Who can afford to allow neglect to their teeth, regular care and using a sonic care toothbrush will prolong the life of your teeth.

Effective Dental Hygiene With a Sonic Care Toothbrush

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Barbecue Smoker Grill Cooking Tips

When you are grilling with your BBQ smoker grill, you are actually entering into a practice that folk have been doing for millenia. Smoking beef adds an additional dimension of flavour to your barbecue, and it also insures that the beef is cooked more exhaustively than with normal open-flame barbecuing.

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There are many different ways you can get a hazy flavour into your meat. Cooking your beef over an open pit is the oldest and, potentially, the most efficient strategy. It also takes more effort and time than other strategies.

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You may try and add a hazy flavour to your beef using liquid smoke. This product is added directly to the beef, usually as a part of the marinade.

There are a number of different brands and kinds of grills available on the market today that offer you a smoke trough. You can place chips of wood (mesquite, hickory and alder are a selection of the most typical types) in the trough, which should then add smoke to the cooking process.

One of the biggest differences between smoking your beef employing a BBQ smoker grill and employing a standard grill is where the heat comes from. The heat in a smoker grill is a firebox, instead of open flames.

This makes it so that the beef doesn't seal. While a traditional grill will cook your meat at five hundred degrees or more, a smoker cooks it at about 2 hundred degrees.

One of the things to watch out for when you're smoking meat using a BBQ smoker grill is your cooking time. You want to lengthen the cooking time, as it requires a while for the smoke to be absorbed into the beef. You need to use a lower temperature when you are smoking the meat than you would if you were just grilling it.

One thing that you can work out in time is that specific types of woods tend to accent certain meats. As an example, if you'd like a mellow flavour for the meat, consider using apple wood chips. This is especially good for meats like pork and lamb.

Hickory and alder are superb for ground beef. Cherry and mesquite do very well for steaks and roasts.

Utilizing a smoker can actually add a whole new dimension to your barbecuing. You can almost guarantee that your visitors will see, and appreciate, that smoked flavour when they take that first bite. For better tasting barbecue, consider a BBQ smoker grill.

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Smoking Ribs On A Smoker

Smoking ribs on a smoker is fun and it can be very rewarding especially when you receive tons of complements. There are many recipes and techniques for smoking ribs on a smoker, but all agree that the best technique is to cook them with low heat over a long period of time. Done properly, this will guarantee juicy, fall off the bone ribs.

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Smoking ribs on a smoker isn't something you do without some preparation and planning. It's best to start preparing the ribs the day before you plan to smoke them. This will give the meat plenty of time to soak up the flavors from the seasonings in your rub, if you plan to use a rub. You should because the difference between a good rack of ribs and a memorable rack will be the flavors provided by the rub.

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Getting Started

There is a membrane that can be found on the underside of the rack that can be removed as well as some of the fat. Removing the membrane is an option, but I recommend it. The easiest way is to get it started with a knife and then get a grip with a paper towel and just peel away. It may take some work to get started, but then it should be no trouble.

Trim away any excess fat, but not all of it. Leaving a thin even layer of fat is recommended because it will add flavor and will prevent the meat from drying out during cooking.

The Rub

Apply your rub 12 to 24 hours before you plan on smoking ribs on a smoker. As mentioned before, this soaking time will give the meat plenty of time to draw in the flavors from the seasonings. A rub is optional, but highly recommended because the difference between a good rack of ribs and a memorable rack will be the rub. You can find my favorite rubs at the site below. The first step is to apply a thin layer of olive oil to your ribs. Once oiled, completely coat the ribs with the rub. Wrap your ribs in foil and refrigerate until about an hour before you plan to start smoking. Pull them out and let them sit on the counter. An hour should allow enough time to get them up to room temperature.

Smoking

Fire up the smoker and get it to a temperature of 225 - 250 degrees. Hickory and oak are common types of wood to use and will bring excellent results. Different wood will provide different flavor. This is where experimenting will help you find the flavor that you like the best when smoking ribs on a smoker. You can experiment with adding apple or mesquite or a combination of different types of wood. Once you've reached the desired temperature, place your ribs, bone up/meat down, in your smoker. Remember to plan your cooking time for about 1 hour per pound.

Moping

Using a mop sauce every 30 to 40 minutes will allow your ribs to smoke and cook without drying out. There are many types of mop sauces, but most use a mixture that contains apple cider vinegar for tenderizing and flavoring the meat while keeping it moist. You can find a championship recipe by clicking the link below. Do not confuse mop sauce with barbecue sauce. A barbecue sauce should not be used until the last 30 minutes of cooking. Barbecue sauces will burn before your rubs are done cooking and you will not be happy with the results.

Finishing Up

Half way to of the way through your cooking time, turn your ribs meat side up. If you are going to use a barbecue sauce, apply it about 30 minutes before your cooking time is up. This will allow enough time for your sauce to cook into the meat but it's not long enough to allow it to burn. Finish cooking until a meat thermometer reads about 180 degrees. A good indication of being done is when you have about half an inch of bone exposed and if you pull on a bone, it separates from the meat with ease.

Serve

A common mistake many make with grilling any kind of meat is not letting it rest before cutting. A good practice when cooking meats is to let it rest, off of the grill, for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into it. This will seal in the juices as the outside cools a bit and will keep the juices from leaving the meat when it is cut. Once your rack of ribs has cooled, slice it down one side of the bone and serve with a side of barbecue sauce for dipping.

Smoking ribs on a smoker is my favorite way to prepare ribs. You just can't beat the taste of succulent, mouthwatering, perfectly smoked ribs. If you want to receive tons of compliments for ribs that taste better than any that you could get in a restaurant, use the recipes and techniques found at Competition BBQ Secrets!

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Air Purifiers For Odor Removal

Do smoky cigars, lingering pet odors, or strong fumes pollute the air in your home? Although odors and foul smells are a natural part of life, they don't have to be a part of your indoor air!

Anyone with small children, pets, or a smoker in the house knows all too well that room deodorizers and air fresheners only mask the smell temporarily and don't solve your real air cleaning needs. In fact, many of them release toxic chemicals into the air (not good!). To gain fresh, clean air, the odors in your home must be neutralized and cleaned completely. Odors like strong cooking smells, chemical fumes, and tobacco smoke are particularly dangerous for people suffering from asthma and allergies. As the air reaches the lungs, these bothersome odors and fumes trigger allergic reactions.

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When deciding which air purifiers will be most effective against household odors, first consider the amount of air each air purifier can effectively process. The CADR, or Clean Air Delivery Rate, is used to measure the overall effectiveness of an air purifier and is tested and certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM).

As air cycles through the air cleaner, the CADR measures the volume of air actually moving through the system, and the percentage and size of the particles being removed. CADR tests for pollutants like tobacco smoke, dust and pollen. These tests determine, in cubic feet per minute (CFM), how effective the air cleaner is at removing specific pollutants.

CADR results are recognized as accurate and impartial measurements by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the American Lung Association. Although some manufacturers use the air exchange rate to qualify their air cleaners, it is not comparable to the CADR tests. Air exchange rates only indicate the total volume of air that is processed by the air purifier in a given time and does not account for the particles being filtered or the overall effectiveness of the air purifier. Ensure that your air purifier has been tested and certified by the AHAM for optimal CADR results to guarantee that you will receive an air cleaner that has the ability to remove airborne contaminates, odors, and fumes.

Air purifiers utilize various methods of filtration for neutralizing and cleaning the awful odors in indoor air. Activated carbon filters are the most widely used type of filter to remove gases, odors, and chemical toxins. The carbon that is contained in activated carbon filters is basically charcoal. When charcoal is treated with oxygen, millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms are created, enabling the activated carbon to adsorb odorous substances from gases or liquids.

The term "adsorb" refers to the process by which the material attaches itself to the charcoals by way of chemical attraction. Large surface areas with tiny pores of activated charcoal attract odors, gases, and chemical toxins, and the pores trap these impurities. As the carbon filter becomes full with airborne contaminants, the charcoal becomes less effective, requiring replacement. Impregnated carbon filters contain an additional chemical (a chemisorbent), allowing them to eliminate Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) as well as odors and fumes.

Many AllerAir air purifiers are especially equipped to remove VOCs, offensive odors, smoke, and smog. With an optional UV light to kill bacteria and sterilize the air, AllerAir air purifiers are comprised of an all-metal housing that does not produce off-gassing or ozone. AllerAir air purifiers offer heavy-duty air cleaning for industrial or residential settings.

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters, by definition, are required to filter at least 99.97% of all airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns, including dust, pollen, and pet dander. However, the size, material, and construction of the HEPA filter media will determine the amount of particulates that will be filtered. If the filtration media is too small, some ultra-fine particles like foul odors and chemical fumes can be missed.

To tackle odor control, HEPA air purifiers usually combine the HEPA filter with additional filtration systems. Manufacturers like Austin Air combine the HEPA filtration technology with their own carbon/zeolite filter to effectively remove airborne pollutants and lingering odors and smells. The carbon/zeolite filter is impregnated with potassium iodide for enhanced removal of chemically reactive gases, providing your home with air that's free of allergens, toxins, and odors.

Charged Media filters are also effective against nasty odors. Through the use of electrostatic energy and synthetic fiber filters, many charged media filters can collect particles as small as 0.1 microns. The media filter, made from synthetic fibers, is charged through the manufacturing process and attracts airborne contaminants electrostatically before trapping them inside the fibers of the filter.

However, charged media filters lose their charge frequently and become less effective after every use, requiring a filter replacement to regain efficiency. In fact, some charged media filters emit ozone, a dangerous lung irritant that pollutes your air and should be avoided by allergy and asthma sufferers.

Some charged media filters like Blueair air purifiers offer optional smoke, odor, and gas removal filters. Known for their stylish and sleek design, Blueair air purifiers offer low energy consumption and easy-to-replace filters. With either a Smokestop filter or a particle and gas filter, Blueair air purifiers remove 99.97% of particles at 0.1 micron, and they don't emit ozone.

Like charged media filters, electrostatic precipitators use electrostatic charges to safely clean air and neutralize odors. As air is pushed through many static prone fibers, electronic cells charge airborne particles and capture them inside of collector plates. As electrostatic precipitators don't require filters, you don't have to worry about replacing the filters. Simply wash the collector plates and insert them back into the air purifier for fresh, clean air.

Although some electrostatic precipitators emit dangerous levels of ozone, the Friedrich electrostatic air purifier emits only a trace amount, and it's the best deal for your money. Friedrich electrostatic air purifiers have been tested and certified by the AHAM to outperform 99% of competing air purifiers at removing pollen, dust, and tobacco smoke. Proven effective against aerosols, odors, and fumes, Friedrich air cleaners provide an affordable solution to your polluted air.

So if you're trying to rid your home of disgusting odors, noxious gases, or foul fumes, don't spray air fresheners that will only contribute to your indoor air pollution. Instead, freshen your air with a quality air purifier. Your nose will appreciate it!

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Can You Make Great BBQ With A Propane Smoker?

Many never-ending arguments and controversies defy resolution. The Republicans and the Democrats just won't see eye to eye. The question of "tastes great" vs. "less filling" will forever linger. There's the matter of the chicken and the egg, the question of whether one should roll toilet paper under or over the spindle, and baseball fans continue to take sides on the issue of the designated hitter. The question of the propriety of propane in grilling and smoking is another long-lasting controversy. Some love the convenience, others dismiss the idea of a propane smoker as something akin to sacrilege.

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So, what's the truth? Can you make great BBQ with a propane smoker?

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Obviously, the answer to that question will depend upon your personal preferences in terms of BBQ flavor. If you think the ideal piece of BBQ'd meat still offers slight resistance to the bite and has smoky flavor accents, stopping short of the strong smoke flavor of traditional pits, you can honestly say that a propane smoker is a great tool in which to prepare a cut of meat.

Those who do appreciate a stronger smoker flavor and a tenderer final product will reject the idea of a propane smoker. They'll maintain that these admittedly convenient units just can't replicate the flavors and subtleties of "real" BBQ.

So, the question of whether you can make great BBQ with a propane smoker may really be impossible to resolve. However, one can comfortably and accurately state that you can create BBQ that will appeal to some tastes with a propane unit.

The inability of a propane smoker to create traditional BBQ classics stems from the quantity and character of the smoke they produce. The propane is used to create a fire and that fire is then used to "burn" wood chips or pellets to generate smoke. However, most propane units don't expose the wood directly to a flame. Instead, the wood is placed in a perforated metal container that is heated to the point of producing smoke. That technique does produce results, but the smoke isn't as thick or as heavy as it is when one relies on the wood itself (or even charcoal briquettes, for that matter) as a the primary fuel source.

That difference between the propane smoker and other options inevitably creates at least some distinction in terms of meat flavoring. The difference between a traditionally smoked cut and one made on a propane unit may not be overwhelming, but it will be noticeable.

Whether or not the meat that eventually comes from the smoker qualifies as "great" is a matter of taste. The debate rages on. Purists will find fault in meals smoked in a propane unit. Advocates of propane smokers will maintain that the meat tastes the same--if not better--than what comes out of more traditional smokers.

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Masterbuilt 20070106 Smokehouse Smoker - Worth Your Investment?

Masterbuilt 20070106 Smokehouse smoker is an electric device that can be used to enhance the taste of the food, preservation and flavor as well. The Masterbuilt Smokehouse smoker will help you save electricity, time and amount of wood used in preparation of smoked foods. This smoker is medium sized and is hence suitable for a medium sized family. It is suitable for use outdoors as well as indoors as a result of its convenient size.

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This electric smoker series are mostly black in color. It is also characterized by four racks that can hold approximately 30 pounds of meat. These smokers are designed with different kinds of smokers that can be used for giving meats and vegetables different kinds of flavors.

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One of the trendiest smokers at the moment in the market is the 30 inch Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse smoker that is run on electricity. This smoker is easy to use since electricity is easy to start unlike the other varieties that are run by use of charcoal. Some wood chips are required to be burnt by electricity to produce smoke used in preparation of the food in the smoker.

The smoker also has a digital thermometer that will help you to know what temperature the foods have. The exterior is made from a variety of material. To know the exact kind that will suit you, you can read more on Masterbuilt smoker reviews. In addition to constructional material, you can get some smokers having unique appearance that can suit your needs.

The size is also another important factor to consider. Always consider the size of your family before you decide on the best Masterbuilt 20070106 Smokehouse smoker to invest in.

For people who simply like smoked foods but are not fond of old fashioned smokers, they can just check out the Masterbuilt where they will find a wide collection of contemporary smokers including portable ones running on propane for use in their camping trips.

Masterbuilt 20070106 Smokehouse Smoker - Worth Your Investment?

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