Temp too high?

tommyboy5522

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• Jun 29, 2016

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Hey all just wondering if anyone has a dyna glo smoker and experiences temp being too high when doing the minion method? I'm having trouble keeping it below 275? Never had a problem lighting the regular way but am trying to get a longer burn? Any suggestions? Thanks

 

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• Jun 29, 2016

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Light less coals and keep the air choked down. If the temps keep climbing with the vent closed, the fire box lid/door is leaking way too much letting air in...JJ

 

tommyboy5522

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Jun 29, 2016

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• Jun 29, 2016

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Yeah I tried again with less coal and it didn't get as hot
Thank you

 

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• Jun 30, 2016

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When I use the minnion method I only start with about 10-12 lit coals in a small pile on top of the unlit.

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