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Handsome Jack
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I've only had an 18.5 WSM for a short time. On my first long burn I felt clumsy reloading the charcoal a double handful at a time. Whats a better way? Any special tools or tricks?
This.I have a small steel shovel that came with a wood stove. It fits easily through the door so i can add lit coals in a practical manner.
I've only had an 18.5 WSM for a short time. On my first long burn I felt clumsy reloading the charcoal a double handful at a time. Whats a better way? Any special tools or tricks?
Use the minion method. That way you shouldn't need to reload. You should get 12+ hours easily on the 18".
With the smaller 18.5 I just lift the main body & cover off of the bottom, set it on a couple of boards, refill, and then place them back on.
I'm thinking about getting an ice scoop for the hardware. But, I still haven't figured out when to add fuel, when I need to.
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I have an ice scoop and it works great. I add when the temps will no longer stay were I want them. My method is to use the scoop to redistribute the hot coals and then add some fresh on top.
I have an ice scoop and it works great. I add when the temps will no longer stay were I want them. My method is to use the scoop to redistribute the hot coals and then add some fresh on top.
Honestly, I have never had to reload mine. I fill the charcoal rings as full as I can get it, take 8-10 briquettes out of the middle and light them in a chimney and then put them in the depression where they once were. Then I assemble it and cook.
If you are using water, make sure you put boiling water in the pan. That way you don't burn fuel heating cold water. Also, it's really the wind that sucks the heat out of a WSM, especially in the winter, so fashion some sort of wind block to cut the wind.
Now you KNOW your WSM has been neglected for YEARS now Mr. Eggles...:razz:
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