hello from blue springs mo

[johnb5]

I am new here and came across the website by accident. I was looking for some answers to a question. I just recently bought a ABS Bar B Cube. I am having trouble keeping the fire around 225. 250-270 I can keep all day but I like to cook a little cooler. If you know the smoker you know there are 3 vents on the firebox. One on each side and one in the back. I keep the one in the back closed and the 2 on the sides are 75% or maybe even 80% closed. Could my problem be to much charcoal? I use Kingsford. Any suggestions will help.

Thanks

 

[themule69]

JohnB

Glad you joined the group. The search bar at the top of any page is your best friend.
About anything you wanna know about smoking/grilling/curing/brining/cutting or slicing
and the list goes on has probably been posted. Remember to post a QVIEW of your smokes.
We are all smoke junkies here and we have to get our fix. If you have questions Post it
and you will probably get 10 replies with 11 different answers. That is because their
are so many different ways to make great Q We all have our own taste.

When you get a chance will you add your location to your profile?

If you will start an new thread in the charcoal area you will get a lot of help with controling

the heat in your pit.

I don't know the pit that you have. Here are my thoughts on it. It is getting to much air.

Close the bottom dampers more or all the way if that is what it takes. Find all of your

air leaks and seal them up. Fuel and air make heat. You have to be able to contron air

or you will never be able to control heat.

Happy smoken.

David

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us! Would you mind updating your profile to show the other SMF members where you are located?  Might meet a few new neighbors!

You should sign up for Jeff's Free 5 day E-Course, and it's great!  This is chock full of great information....no matter what your experience level might be!

If you didn't read the "Terms of Service" notes.....please do.  There are a few things that everyone should know about those pesky little rules before plunging into the forums and some guidelines of how to interact within the forums. Off site links are not allowed here at SMF per Jeff in Rule #11. Not that you have done anything wrong....just a little bit of FYI for new members!

If you need any help roaming around the forums....just holler!  Happy to help out!

Kat

 

[seenred]

Hi John, and welcome aboard! Glad you joined us. This is a great place to share ideas on our favorite pastimes...smoking and grilling great food! There are lots of friendly and knowledgeable folks here who really enjoy helping one another. Any time you need help, just ask and you'll get plenty!

I don't know anything about your smoker, but as David says air flow control is the key to temp control in most charcoal rigs. And you may also be on to something with the size of your charcoal fire.

Red