- Apr 16, 2008
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Hello All,
I just recently upgraded from an ECB that I have had for 15+ years to a Medina River Outdoors Big Daddy Double Smoker, horizontal/vertical combo type.
I have installed a baffle and convection plate and it works very well for the horizontal chamber. Temps are near identical at both ends of the horizontal. However, I cant seem to get the vertical chamber above about 150-175. I know lots of folks just use the vertical portion for bacon, sausage and such, but I will sometimes need all the space for brisket, butts or ribs and need the whole smoker at 225-250. Any tips would be much appreciated.
Would I need to have a small fire in the vertical to help it reach 225-250??? Look forward to hearing from the pro's.
I just recently upgraded from an ECB that I have had for 15+ years to a Medina River Outdoors Big Daddy Double Smoker, horizontal/vertical combo type.
I have installed a baffle and convection plate and it works very well for the horizontal chamber. Temps are near identical at both ends of the horizontal. However, I cant seem to get the vertical chamber above about 150-175. I know lots of folks just use the vertical portion for bacon, sausage and such, but I will sometimes need all the space for brisket, butts or ribs and need the whole smoker at 225-250. Any tips would be much appreciated.
Would I need to have a small fire in the vertical to help it reach 225-250??? Look forward to hearing from the pro's.