URGENT HELP! - Chip pan problems

powderxp said:

Thanks!  Will try removing the foil and using the stock cast iron top.  S2K9K, interested in hearing or seeing more on your external fire box.  We have discussed it, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

Thanks again!
 

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powderxp said:

Thanks for all the help!  The brisket finished nicely...had to completely remove the lid for the chip pan and it smoked pretty good.  We already have the tool box pulled off the shelf for the external fire box and are beginning to cut it...thanks for the inspiration.

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powderxp said:

I'm smoking a few briskets today and having issues with my chip pan.  I have a GOSM that I modded with temperature control for the gas.  I am using the stock chip pan with a tin foil cover with 6 pencil sized holes poked in it.  It is filled with a mix of mesquite chips and hickory chunk.  After the initial thicker smoke Most likely the wood chips I got 2 hours of good smoke Most likely the wood chunks, then it just quit.  I opened the pan and have a bunch (just a bit less than i had put in) of black charcoal looking chips/chunks exactly the results you want.  No smoke, no white coals this is good , no ash this is good, nothing...just black wood this is good...and NO smoke! Add more chunks, 2 hours is a good amount of time for chunks.  I have my flame set to medium and it cycles on and off in 2-3 minute cycles.

I added more mesquite chips and it started to smoke a bit again, but what's up with the charcoal looking stuff! this is good   Any help would be appreciated, because I will run out of chips/chunk if I have to add every 2 hours like this. Then get more wood, and remember you don't have to infuse smoke the entire cook..  Seems like i'm not getting a good burn Yes you are...too hot, too cold?????  So confused!  Thanks in advance!

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