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08-30-2015, 06:33 PM
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Got Wood.
Join Date: 12-26-11
Location: Kansas City Missouri
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New Smoker Tuning
Ok, here is the situation: I have a new smoker and I'm trying to fine tune it. I understand that it takes trial and error. I'm just looking for some tips to speed up the process. Here are some issues I'm encountering. 1) Trying to find a way to extend fire life... Wondering if going with a charcoal basket would suffice, or should I install a Guru. 2)Even temps: I do have tuning plates, but I'm new to using them and am looking for some ideas on adjusting them.
Basically I'm doing ok, but I am thinking I should be able to keep a fire going longer than 3hrs before having to add coal and such. |
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08-30-2015, 06:36 PM
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Babbling Farker
  Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
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we need to know exactly what you have before offering recommendations as all smokers are different
pics would help but not necessary thanks
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08-30-2015, 07:43 PM
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is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 11-10-08
Location: Maine
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If it's a stick burner babysitting is your life every 45 mins and charcoal will bankrupt the spending money. Tuning can be as simple as 3 to 4 el cheapo analog oven therms on the grate at $4 each.
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08-30-2015, 07:49 PM
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Babbling Farker
  Join Date: 07-11-11
Location: Tuscaloosa Alabama
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If it is an offset... Get 3 hrs burn time will prolly not ever happen.... Nature of the beast... You will do fine... Many variables to contend with.. Weather.. Fuel.... Pitch of the cooker.. Ie level or not.... Document what you do.. You will be fine... I have a guy running a guru.... On a patio model and he is getting close to 3 hrs burn time... But that does not happen often on offsets..... Practice practice practice..
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08-30-2015, 07:52 PM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 06-26-09
Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA
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It matters rather a lot which cooker you have, make and model.
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08-31-2015, 12:54 PM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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I'd sell it and get an electric smoker/cooker.
http://www.cookshack.com/store/Smoke...te-Model-SM025
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08-31-2015, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: 09-10-13
Location: Gold Canyon, AZ
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I sort of understand the "level" thing but is it mainly because of the damming up of smoke to one end or what? Thanks!
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