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10-11-2012, 09:43 PM | #16 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 09-06-10
Location: Oregon
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I also notice that my smoke gets cleaner after I close the air down and let it level than when its ramping up, just a thought. While your learing just keeping trying and you'll work it out. I got better as I went and my pit got more predictable as it got a good seasoning. Best of luck!
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10-11-2012, 10:08 PM | #17 | |
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Join Date: 09-09-12
Location: Crystal Lake IL
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10-11-2012, 10:59 PM | #18 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 03-28-08
Location: Downey, California
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That being said it looks like the exhaust is fine !
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10-12-2012, 06:16 AM | #19 |
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Join Date: 06-29-11
Location: Greeneville TN
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Don't forget about the fuel you're using. Different brands different heat etc. If you're looking for stability use only one high quality lump or briquets and stay with it. Also the ash buildup effects the heat. Another reason to use lump. It's your call.
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10-12-2012, 06:48 AM | #20 |
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Join Date: 03-01-08
Location: Akron, OH
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I never have an issue with temps from 250 -290 it will rise up on its own at 300+.
I am not a big fan of perfect temp = good que though. I cook on all types of cookers, some with good controls and some without. Usually the results are close to the same. Jeff
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10-12-2012, 07:46 AM | #21 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 02-19-12
Location: Dorchester, Il
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Interesting thread - my UDS swings a lot, seems I'm adjusting once or twice an hour. Don't trust set and forget w/ mine. No problem, more excuss to not get the honey do's done as well as more time for the brown amber. May try the defusser idea tho---
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10-12-2012, 02:00 PM | #22 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 10-08-12
Location: LV, PA
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Yeah, I bought 8 bags of regular Kingsford briquets just to have a consistent fuel while I learn. I normally grill with lump, but I don't need the extra heat since I'm not searing, and I read lump has more variation in temp while burning. Once I know what I'm doing I'll start playing with different types of charcoal.
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