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schmitty28 · 01-27-2013, 03:52 PM

how much is a good amount of charcoal to use to maintain a good temp for a long cook when first firing up an offset.my cook chamber is 48in long 20 inch diameter insulated firebox 18x18x18 my temp fluctuates a lot and I don't know why! The opening from firebox to chamber is 4in x 12in and smoke stack is 42in tall and 3 inch in diameter any suggestions on why temp is so hard to hold? steel on cook chamber is approx. 3/16 inch or should I just get a guru

Bludawg · 01-27-2013, 05:08 PM

IT"S A STICK BURNER not a Weber! Stop putting regular In that Pretty Red Ferrari it requires Premium to run efficiently. Dump in a 1/2 a sack of lump and 2 splits blast it with a TX Match feed it 1 split when the temp drops 25 deg. On a Stick burner you need to learn you cook in a Zone I operate in the 275-325 zone. 300 is my target 25 deg either side is good so when the temp drops to 275 I chuck wood like a wood chuck.

Offthehook · 01-27-2013, 05:17 PM

Damn that is a nice smoker

schmitty28 · 01-27-2013, 05:24 PM

thanks Bludawg that's the info I have been needing to know that it does cook in a zone thought I was doing something wrong not being able to run at a consistent 250 for hours on end and was constantly making adjustments to the damper this is my first build and experience with a stick burner other than what I have read so didn't really know what to expect from a stick burner and will use the advise

schmitty28 · 01-27-2013, 05:27 PM

thanks offthehook appreciate the comments also like the Ferrari comment from Blu I'm proud of it

01-27-2013, 05:08 PM	#2
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	IT"S A STICK BURNER not a Weber! Stop putting regular In that Pretty Red Ferrari it requires Premium to run efficiently. Dump in a 1/2 a sack of lump and 2 splits blast it with a TX Match feed it 1 split when the temp drops 25 deg. On a Stick burner you need to learn you cook in a Zone I operate in the 275-325 zone. 300 is my target 25 deg either side is good so when the temp drops to 275 I chuck wood like a wood chuck. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

01-27-2013, 05:17 PM	#3
Offthehook Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-04-12 Location: San Gabriel Valley, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Damn that is a nice smoker __________________ Taylor - WSM 18.5 with Wifi Stoker, Kamado Smoker BBQ, Char-broil infrared grill, lots of charcoal.

01-27-2013, 05:24 PM	#4
schmitty28 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-07-13 Location: Noblesville,IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks Bludawg that's the info I have been needing to know that it does cook in a zone thought I was doing something wrong not being able to run at a consistent 250 for hours on end and was constantly making adjustments to the damper this is my first build and experience with a stick burner other than what I have read so didn't really know what to expect from a stick burner and will use the advise __________________ char griller 5050/ homemade offset

01-27-2013, 05:27 PM	#5
schmitty28 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-07-13 Location: Noblesville,IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks offthehook appreciate the comments also like the Ferrari comment from Blu I'm proud of it __________________ char griller 5050/ homemade offset