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    Cuisinart COS 118 getting up to temp issues

    I can get weber's ring. It has 2 layers of holes (stands higher). Also reduced water in the bowl. So you are saying i should use wood logs under the briquettes? Like 4-6 logs then briquettes and just have 12 lit ones in the center right? The problem of the design is that ash pan gets filled very...
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    Cuisinart COS 118 getting up to temp issues

    The design of this unit is not very smart, the unit gets very little airflow, due to design of only bottom vent it has. I ordered some extra vents (3) and will convert the bottom chamber of this unit to be like WSM is, with proper airflow I am sure it will be easier to achieve and maintain solid...
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    Cuisinart COS 118 getting up to temp issues

    Oh I see, I will try without a bowl and see. I am doing minion method but here is a question. When do I pour chimney into the center? When the briquets are all flared on fire or as long as I got some fire going on in the chimney I can pour the briquets into the center of the bowl? I am...
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    Cuisinart COS 118 getting up to temp issues

    I am using a water pan half full. Should i just remove it? I thought water helps meat to keep hydrated and not drying out. What do i do then? Sprinkle with vinegar or apple juice? Please suggest
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    Cuisinart COS 118 getting up to temp issues

    Hi folks, Absolutely new to smoking and new to this forum. Very first time firing up my smoker. Seems having difficult time getting past 170 F. (Using inkbreed to measure the temp inside not the gaugeon the lid). Top vent is wide open. Bottom vent is 3/4 open (tried few positions). Smoker been...
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