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Old 10-22-2012, 11:07 AM   #4
HeSmellsLikeSmoke
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Sounds to me that the charcoal you use is full of fines and charcoal dust. Dumping straight from the bag then clogs the intake holes. Perhaps the turbo vent will allow you to do that and not stifle the fire.

You could try a better brand of lump, even with the turbo grate, to get a cleaner burn.
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