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Old 02-10-2013, 12:10 PM   #13
fantomlord
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Originally Posted by bmonkman View Post
I am doing a brisket today. Decided to use Royal Oak Lump for the first time. Used the same amount of lump as I typical use for Kingsford Blue. When using Kingsford the temps usually stay between 275 and 290. The temp on my WSM currently is 405 - and climbing. I have the water pan full.

Anyone have any suggestions on what I can now? Next time I will use less lump.

Brian
how much lit lump did you use? I usually have to work pretty hard to get my WSM over 350°
I usually use ~3/4 chimney of lit, and hit 250-260° in around 20 mins.
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