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04-02-2009, 09:58 PM | #2716 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-25-08
Location: Drippin' Springs, TX
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Dunno if I would monkey with an open bottom again.
Neat theory but still a PIA to empty. My first one was like that. I use the Pooper Scooper nowadays. Faster, cleaner and a lot less hassle. I have both a Flat Top and a Webber lid. Jury is still out as to which one I like the best. They are almost totally different cookers. Weiser Quote:
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04-03-2009, 12:30 AM | #2717 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 03-30-09
Location: Nampa ID
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How much coal?
Hi Guys,
I'm building my smoker this weekend thanks to your help. But I still am unsure about the quantity of coal (Briquettes or lump) for a 12 hour cook? Also do I chimney the whole amount or just a starter amount on top of new coal? Thanks Masiewiz |
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04-03-2009, 07:04 AM | #2718 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-11-07
Location: N. Andover, MA
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Good luck and have fun with the build. As far as charcoal, Fill up your basket with charcoal and a few chunks of smoke wood. Light about 10 briquettes and dump on top of the unlit. Catch the temps on the way up and you should have no problem. Some folks use a weed burner to light the coals too. This is all hearsay as I've yet to do a cook!
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04-03-2009, 07:05 AM | #2719 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 01-27-09
Location: porter, in
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read your notes from this threadroman numeral 3-section 12-bullet point 17-subsection 42-under lighting charcoal...It's right there under one of Norco's rants that you highlighted in orange to represent fire....I use lump....fill basket with unlit....start 6-8 in chimney dump on top.......monitor fire temp ect...
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04-03-2009, 07:11 AM | #2720 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-11-07
Location: N. Andover, MA
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I'm not going to make a decision until after I actually try my first one with the flat top. The Weber top almost fits on the bottom of the second drum so that's why I'm leaning that way. Air leaks concern me though and having a ring at ground level, so you are probably steering me in the right direction. Thanks. A 3 lb. sledge around the barrels rolled rim should take care of the Weber no fit. I'll let you know. |
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04-03-2009, 10:20 AM | #2721 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 11-07-07
Location: Middletown California
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Weed burner is the easiest way to start the fire. These pics are from my first drum that was bottomless so I just picked it up and set it over the basket. On my new drum I just stick the weed burner in and less then one minute later I shut if off put on the lid and presto the temps a risen. Those three pics are from start to finish and in less then a minute.
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04-03-2009, 05:05 PM | #2722 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 11-23-08
Location: Macomb Twp, Michigan
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Ok guys, I have a question for you. I have about 8 cooks in my drum so far and I like it a lot. However, I am having a hard time getting my temps up. I have no problem getting to 225, but I can't get any higher. I have all 3 inlets open. This is with the lid sealed shut. However, my last cook i didn't seal it completely shut and the lid was not closed all the way around. During this time, my temps went up to 350*. This led me to think that my exhausts (8 holes in flat lid) are not big enough. Do you guys think that if I drilled the holes a bit bigger that I would be able to get temps higher if I wanted them (for chicken and such)?
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04-03-2009, 05:15 PM | #2723 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 11-28-08
Location: SW Florida
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When I want the temp to go up I just open all the intakes and take the lid off for a few minutes. Then I put the lid back on and check the temp. If it's OK I just close the intakes enough to maintain the higher temp. If it's not high enough I just take the lid back off for a few more minutes and repeat the process.
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04-03-2009, 05:21 PM | #2724 | |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 11-23-08
Location: Macomb Twp, Michigan
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See that's the thing. I already have all of the intakes open just to keep things at 225. |
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04-03-2009, 05:28 PM | #2725 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 12-07-08
Location: Ames, Iowa
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easy peasey..drill another intake?
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04-03-2009, 08:21 PM | #2726 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-25-08
Location: Drippin' Springs, TX
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What size are your Intakes?
How far are they from the bottom and are you using an ashtray? If so, how tall are the sides on it? What config is your Basket? This ain't rocket science but in order to answer a question intelligently, we need your specs. Photos are always a plus. Weiser
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04-03-2009, 09:22 PM | #2727 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 08-18-08
Location: Corte Madera, CA
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Sounds like you've got some kind of intake air flow issue. I've never run all my intakes open for more than start-up. All I need is intakes closed and ball valve at about 3/4 open to get steady 225-230. I'm using a Weber lid which may make a diference.
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04-03-2009, 11:25 PM | #2728 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 02-20-09
Location: South Carolina
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I never have to run mine more than 1 open to stay at 225. I just have the regular flat lid.
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04-04-2009, 02:25 PM | #2729 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 03-30-09
Location: Nampa ID
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Still paint on an in my drum
I stacked my drum with a bunch of wood and got maybe 65% of the lining and paint off, but that still leaves 35% left. Should I sand it out or get a weed burner from harbor freight?
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04-04-2009, 02:32 PM | #2730 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-15-07
Location: England
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Weed burner.
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