71-South
is Blowin Smoke!
- Joined
- May 2, 2008
- Location
- Harrison...
Doing my first real smoke yesterday, I found it very difficult to maintain a 240° level on my large BGE. To get it there, I had the big part of the top (what's that called?) all the way closed and the daisy wheel was just rotated enough to see a very, very small slit. I had the bottom vent open about 1/2 inch (w/ the screen shut).
When I shut her down, it took well over 2 hours to drop below 100°. The egg is on my deck, surrounded by three walls. So, wind was a complete non-factor yesterday.
I replaced the lower vent door last week and noticed some sort of caulk/sealant on the old one, but I didn't bother to seal the new one. I didn't see any smoke coming out of the door yesterday, but I'm wondering that lack of seal is my problem.
Do I need to seal that door somehow? If so, what should I use to do it?
Are there any other problem spots I should check for leaks?
Thanks,
Bret
When I shut her down, it took well over 2 hours to drop below 100°. The egg is on my deck, surrounded by three walls. So, wind was a complete non-factor yesterday.
I replaced the lower vent door last week and noticed some sort of caulk/sealant on the old one, but I didn't bother to seal the new one. I didn't see any smoke coming out of the door yesterday, but I'm wondering that lack of seal is my problem.
Do I need to seal that door somehow? If so, what should I use to do it?
Are there any other problem spots I should check for leaks?
Thanks,
Bret