BWS Competitor

Pbeyda · 05-30-2012, 08:32 PM

help needed, I have a recently purchased BWS Competitor with a 25cfm BBQ guru, I have problems cooking hot and fast, I cannot get temp above 275 (best case). I appreciate any thoughts. I am using water (usually boiled before filling)...using cowboy characol, my guru is in back left. I start fire in back left. I have pulled heat deflector, but that just boils water faster...need some advice. thanks in advance.

indianagriller · 05-30-2012, 08:39 PM

try cooking without water and put a couple foil pans to catch the drippings before they hit the water pan... I dont cook on one, but that is my best guess...

MilitantSquatter · 05-30-2012, 08:41 PM

scratch the water first and see what happens... Next, try a different charcoal.

Ron_L · 05-30-2012, 09:26 PM

I agree. Go dry. The water isn't going to get above 212 so it's holding your temp down.

5-0 BBQ · 05-31-2012, 06:43 AM

Is the temp displaying the same on both the dial thermometer and the guru?

Goddahavit · 05-31-2012, 06:48 AM

your going to need more lit charcoal.
try 2 full chimney's going to need a roaring fire to get that hot with the water inside.

Shiz-Nit · 05-31-2012, 07:16 AM

Huh I have a BWS Compeditor myself and have no problem at all. I use a mix of Kingford and rowal oak.

wearcd · 05-31-2012, 07:23 AM

I also have a Competitor and the "no water" suggestion will work. I found this out accidentally the first time I cooked with no water...the temp was at about 325F and still climbing before I finally turned it around!

You can use some fire-brick in the water pan and, as someone else mentioned, put some pans or foil in to catch the drippings.

Jaskew82 · 05-31-2012, 07:45 AM

Def. no water will do the trick. Otherwise start with hot/boiling water and 2 chimneys.

At any rate, hot and fast cooking + water is a touch combination.

big brother smoke · 05-31-2012, 07:48 AM

And if none of the above works, try getting up to temp before attaching the Guru. Give it an hour or so to get up to temp.

smokinit · 05-31-2012, 02:45 PM

Should be no problem go with briquettes I have had my Pro Comp hog up to 325 with water very easily. Get her up to about 175 before you add your water also.

05-30-2012, 08:32 PM	#1
Pbeyda Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 04-24-11 Location: Fl, nj Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BWS Competitor help needed, I have a recently purchased BWS Competitor with a 25cfm BBQ guru, I have problems cooking hot and fast, I cannot get temp above 275 (best case). I appreciate any thoughts. I am using water (usually boiled before filling)...using cowboy characol, my guru is in back left. I start fire in back left. I have pulled heat deflector, but that just boils water faster...need some advice. thanks in advance.

05-30-2012, 08:39 PM	#2
indianagriller is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-03-09 Location: Columbus,Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	try cooking without water and put a couple foil pans to catch the drippings before they hit the water pan... I dont cook on one, but that is my best guess... __________________ www.bigjtssmokin.com JAMBO pit

05-30-2012, 08:41 PM	#3
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: soon to be in Mooresville, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	scratch the water first and see what happens... Next, try a different charcoal. __________________ Vinny 22" WSM & Kettle Former owner: Jambo, Klose BYC, Med. Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL & (2) Med. BGE's, (2) 18" WSM's

05-30-2012, 09:26 PM	#4
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree. Go dry. The water isn't going to get above 212 so it's holding your temp down. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

05-31-2012, 06:43 AM	#5
5-0 BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-10 Location: Hampstead, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is the temp displaying the same on both the dial thermometer and the guru? __________________ Steve Rogers 5-0 BBQ Competition Team Facebook Owner The BBQ Equipment Store www.bbqequipmentstore.com Proud 2013 Sponsor of Degüello BBQ, Christmas City BBQ, Lo'-N-Slo BBQ, Bar-B-Que Mayham, Uncle Bucks, Finns Finest, Pigheaded, Simply Q and Little Lukes BBQ No Thermapen Here, I have a Water & Shock Resistant Backlit Maverick PT-100BBQ 500 Gal Stickburner - Backwoods Gator, Red Kamado Joe, Primo Oval XL, Maverick Competition Smoker CS-55 and Many Others

05-31-2012, 06:48 AM	#6
Goddahavit Take a breath! Join Date: 08-18-08 Location: PA, Fleetwood Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	your going to need more lit charcoal. try 2 full chimney's going to need a roaring fire to get that hot with the water inside. __________________ Fire & Spice Cook Team Backwoods Authorized Dealer fireandspicebbq@gmail.com Backyard Jambo Backwoods Gater Stump's Stretch Bubba Keg Meadowcreek PR60 Weber WSM Old weber gasser

05-31-2012, 07:16 AM	#7
Shiz-Nit is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-06-10 Location: kentucky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Huh I have a BWS Compeditor myself and have no problem at all. I use a mix of Kingford and rowal oak. __________________ Bluegrass Southern Smokers - Catering & Competition BBQ Team- BBQ Naked & Toast Your BunZ

05-31-2012, 07:23 AM	#8
wearcd is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-09 Location: Louisville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I also have a Competitor and the "no water" suggestion will work. I found this out accidentally the first time I cooked with no water...the temp was at about 325F and still climbing before I finally turned it around! You can use some fire-brick in the water pan and, as someone else mentioned, put some pans or foil in to catch the drippings. __________________ [B]The Cosmic Pig BBQ[/B] [B]Backwoods Competitor[/B] [B]FEC-100 [/B] [B]WSM 18.5 [/B] [B]Smokey Joe Silver[/B]

05-31-2012, 07:45 AM	#9
Jaskew82 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-11 Location: Airmont, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Def. no water will do the trick. Otherwise start with hot/boiling water and 2 chimneys. At any rate, hot and fast cooking + water is a touch combination. __________________ Hillside BBQ 2013 Stumps Classic - Delivered 4/15/13 Large BGE - Rescued 2012 2010 WSM 22.5" 2010 Weber genesis gas grill Rescued 22.5 Weber One-touch gold Yellow Thermopen BBQ Guru CyberQ 2011 Built UDS - Retired

05-31-2012, 07:48 AM	#10
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	And if none of the above works, try getting up to temp before attaching the Guru. Give it an hour or so to get up to temp. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

05-31-2012, 02:45 PM	#11
smokinit is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-16-07 Location: Coxsackie NY/West Chester Pa Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Should be no problem go with briquettes I have had my Pro Comp hog up to 325 with water very easily. Get her up to about 175 before you add your water also. __________________ BWS Pro Comp Hog Custom Battle Box Humphrey's Smokers and Accesories http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=154925 Authorized Backwoods Dealer http://www.purpleporkmasters.com http://www.facebook.com/SMOKENIT