No blue smoke after one hour!?

khs282 · Jun 23, 2019

What could be the cause? Basket full of lump and apple, used about 10-12 briquettes to light it. After one hour at 245, still no blue smoke. Rain possible later so I want to get smokin sooner than later.
I did open all vents to crank up the temp. Hopefully that'll produce blue smoke quickly, then I can back it down when the ribs go on.
Thanks in advance for the help!

pjtexas1 · Jun 23, 2019

It's good. Put the meat on. You don't need visible smoke to smoke.

Wait... do you have thick white smoke or no smoke?

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khs282 · Jun 23, 2019

pjtexas1 said:
It's good. Put the meat on. You don't need visible smoke to smoke.

That's the problem. I have visible smoke, but gray in color. Dirty smoke.

jermoQ · Jun 23, 2019

I am reading this as you dont see smoke, is that correct? If you have a clean burning fire, you will get a light or invisible smoke. If you put your hand over the exhaust and count to 5 then smell your hand, (I know that is weird) you will still smell smoke.

If however you are saying that the white smoke hasnt turned thin blue, keep waiting. If that is a common problem, maybe you need to increase your airflow by enlarging or extending the exhaust?

khs282 · Jun 23, 2019

Another problem, still nothing cookin' yet. Rain...Solution? When you have an extra umbrella laying around (thanks HyVee!) you set it up!
Good news is, with the rain came I slight breeze. Some is starting to thin out and lighten in color. Should be cooking shortly!

SmittyJonz · Jun 23, 2019

Some charcoal will white smoke most of the time - esp at lower Temps - as Long as it ain't Harsh - Smoke On....... sometimes its also steam/ moisture from the Meat........

boogiechillen · Jun 23, 2019

Briquettes get moisture in them?

pjtexas1 · Jun 23, 2019

jermoQ said:
I am reading this as you dont see smoke, is that correct? If you have a clean burning fire, you will get a light or invisible smoke. If you put your hand over the exhaust and count to 5 then smell your hand, (I know that is weird) you will still smell smoke.

If however you are saying that the white smoke hasnt turned thin blue, keep waiting. If that is a common problem, maybe you need to increase your airflow by enlarging or extending the exhaust?

^^^this. My insulated cabinet always runs a little dirty but once it smells good I start cooking. Run your fingers thru the exhaust. It will either smell like an ashtray or like bbq.

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KB BBQ · Jun 23, 2019

Patience. Can't rush the heat.

smoke ninja · Jun 23, 2019

sometimes in damp conditions the exhaust will be white. happens alot in the winter

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