I recently smoked a turkey and was unable to get my UD'S temperature above 300˚. Average temperature was 279˚.
The 55 gal. drum has three 3/4" air inlets at the bottom (two 3/4" nipples and a 3/4" adjustable ball valve). All three inlets were completely open.
13" charcoal basket made of expanded metal filled half way with Kingsford charcoal (blue bag).
I use a Weber Kettle Grill Lid as my cover and exhaust which was also completely open.
The temperature that day was 40˚ F with no wind.
I used accurate digital thermometers to monitor the temperature of the drum as well as the turkey (12# turkey).
My question is, does this also occur to those of you who live in the colder climate areas of the country or is this just unique to me and my drum?
Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, John
The 55 gal. drum has three 3/4" air inlets at the bottom (two 3/4" nipples and a 3/4" adjustable ball valve). All three inlets were completely open.
13" charcoal basket made of expanded metal filled half way with Kingsford charcoal (blue bag).
I use a Weber Kettle Grill Lid as my cover and exhaust which was also completely open.
The temperature that day was 40˚ F with no wind.
I used accurate digital thermometers to monitor the temperature of the drum as well as the turkey (12# turkey).
My question is, does this also occur to those of you who live in the colder climate areas of the country or is this just unique to me and my drum?
Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, John