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11-06-2011, 05:01 PM | #1 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 09-08-11
Location: Storm Lake IA
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Weber Smokey Mountain
Need some input. I am looking to upgrade my smokers and looking at getting two 22.5. I was wondering I am using one for pork butts the other for briskets. Do you need to refuel during these long cooks? What kind of charcoal do you use? I was also thinking about getting gurus for both of them. Just want to know what everyones exp is with these. I know alot of teams use them for comps very popular. What about smoking when it is cold how do they do. Thanks everyone.
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11-06-2011, 05:09 PM | #2 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-31-10
Location: Albert City, Iowa
Name/Nickname : Fred
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You already know what I think .
Anytime you want to try out my 18 you are welcome to come get it for a few days. I do think I am going to end up ordering the BBQ Guru PartyQ in December unless I can afford to go ahead and get a 22. |
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11-06-2011, 05:50 PM | #3 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 09-08-11
Location: Storm Lake IA
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Yeah I was looking at that one.
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11-06-2011, 06:07 PM | #4 |
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Join Date: 04-22-10
Location: NEW ENGLAND
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i need to refuel. usually after @ 6-7 hours. i cook @ 275. i use stubbs.
i stopped using the stoker this spring...so we'll see how they do in the cold.
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11-06-2011, 06:10 PM | #5 |
On the road to being a farker
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Location: Jacksonville, Nc
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I had an 18 & then sold it to upgrade to the 22.
Using both, I never had to refuel. I did, howerver, load that charcoal pan completley full. Nearly busting at the seams. I use Kingsford Blue Bag. I do mostly overnight cooks & I live in the Northwest (Seattle area), so I would say that it does fine in cold weather |
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11-06-2011, 06:10 PM | #6 | |
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Expensive. but could always get the Silver Bullet Insullated Jacket by BBQ Guru as another option http://www.thebbqguru.com/products/2...er-Jacket.html
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11-06-2011, 06:13 PM | #7 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 04-25-11
Location: Valdese, NC
Name/Nickname : John
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I have the 18.5 and I have never had to refuel for anything when using a full load of Kingsford Blue. I have run it for over 16 hours on multiple occasions without touching the charcoal.
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11-06-2011, 06:43 PM | #8 | |
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point being, the 18 and 22 are very different animals. it takes alot more BTU's to keep a 22 hot. it is quite a bit larger than an 18.
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11-06-2011, 08:14 PM | #9 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-27-06
Location: Bothell WA
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You could also by the Cajun Bandit High Airflow Expanded Charcoal ring that will hold a full 22lb bag of BBKingsford.
just sayin'. http://cajunbandit.com/wsm-parts-mods/
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11-06-2011, 08:58 PM | #10 |
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Join Date: 10-06-10
Location: Austin, TX
Name/Nickname : Roger
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You should be able to run for 16 hours on one load of lump or briquettes in the 22.5. I've never used one, but they are very similar in fuel efficiency to a UDS, and most UDS can go for 16-18 hours on one load of fuel.
Maybe it's a water pan issue, if using water in the pan, try foiling it with no water. I know a huge mass of water will suck BTUs. A pan full of sand will take longer to get to target temp, but will hold that temp, instead of fighting it.
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11-06-2011, 09:04 PM | #11 | |
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I see Cajun Bandit has a "bundle deal" for $65 for the SS door and this ring - might be a very good combo deal !! I May consider placing an order. Does this ring have higher walls or more/bigger holes (or both) ? What do they mean by "eliminates problems of vent jamming w/ the original ring " ?
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11-06-2011, 09:15 PM | #12 |
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Join Date: 01-20-10
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I can get 12 hours plus easily all day everyday running it at 250-275F
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11-06-2011, 09:24 PM | #13 | |
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11-06-2011, 09:41 PM | #14 | |
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i'll send in my resume http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/partstrouble.html#tab Damper Won't Close Fully Because Tab Hits Charcoal Grate (22-1/2" WSM only) Editor's Note: Beginning in early 2010, owners have reported that this design issue has been fixed in new 22-1/2" WSMs. The 22-1/2" WSM is designed such that a damper tab may hit the charcoal grate when the damper is in the closed position. This prevents the damper from closing fully. Click this photo for a larger image; the problem area is circled in yellow. The easiest solution is to break off the offending tab with a pair of pliers. The three remaining tabs are more than sufficient to control the open/close position of the damper.
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11-06-2011, 09:47 PM | #15 |
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Join Date: 01-16-07
Location: Southern MN
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I think you get longer burns if you use no water and a clay pot bottum as your heat sink.
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