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Cliff
I did what you suggested in your PM, I replaced the thermometers with a set that had longer (3in) probes and it works! It got up to temp with just one chimney of coals. I dumped another chimney in and was closing the vents off to try to keep it below 300. I don't care what they say about...
As far as the amount of charcoal I used when I did my last test run I used 1 chimney's worth of charcoal then immediately started another, dumped it then started another and dumped it. The coal holder was completely full. I do not recall what the temp was initial with one chimney but with two it...
So I did a test run with no grate (baffle) and with the charcoal up high in the FB pretty right next to the "football:. Same results, temp hovers at 200. When I put some dry woodchips in the charcoal the temp rises to 250 but quickly dissipated once the wood chips expired. I had the vents all...
So I did a test run with no grate (baffle) and with the charcoal up high in the FB. Same results, temp hovers at 200 and no higher. I had the vents all the way open and even propped the FB door open after a bit to try to increase air intake but no luck. I guess I will try one more time. I will...
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