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    Just bought a weber smoky mountain. Need help with a part

    That part doesn't belong 
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    Best smoker for a cheaper budget?

    UDS or used WSM 
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    Weber 22.5 with Auber pid problems.

    I agree, don't think the size of the fan is an issue. It is most likely user error, I'll get it figured out with time. Yes top vent is open, always is when I'm cooking.  How do you load your lit coals? 
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    Weber 22.5 with Auber pid problems.

    Positive, no auto tune. I ended up opening the other the other two vents and let the temp run high (270) shut them down and let the controller take over once it dropped. Seemed to run good like that, stayed a few degree +/- of target temp. I'll try it again like that and see if that's the ticket. 
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    Weber 22.5 with Auber pid problems.

    I cant seem to keep temps up using this Auber controller. I get the temp up to where I want the old fashion way, Th en when I try to use the controller it drops the temp down 25 to 30 degree below to the target temp. I got the 10cfm fan to be able to get higher temps when doing poultry but can't...
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    Getting ready to buy the WSM and have a few questions.

    I've done many a whole packers on a wsm 18.5. No problem what so ever 
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    The egg has a new home!

    Very nice, congrats 
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    Torn between Ceramic and a side fire box smoker

    I've had a WSM for years now and am buying a 22.5" to go along with the 18" I have. They make as good a brisket as any smoker I have ever tried. I'm not going to miss baby sitting the Horizon, it was fun but my time can be better spent all a while still getting high quality Q. If you go with an...
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    Torn between Ceramic and a side fire box smoker

    I too live in northern Illinois and yes, I smoke year round with the WSM. It holds temps quite well in colder temps. I had a Horizon Offset and it didn't get much use in the winter. 
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    Torn between Ceramic and a side fire box smoker

    Both will give you great BBQ. I think you should be thinking more in line with do you want, feed the fire every 30 to 45 minutes or would you be more inclined to let the smoker do the work while you sit back and do other activities. An offset requires you to tend to it while the ceramic is more...
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    WSM 22.5

    Anyone with experience with Auber controllers 
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    WSM 22.5

    Any problems with temps fluctuating? How long of a burn can you get with the 22 
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    WSM 22.5

    I have built a good half a dozen or so drums and currently use one when we bbq at work. They are in fact a wonderful smoker but not what I'm wanting this time around. 
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    WSM 22.5

    Years ago I got the 18.5 on sale from a recommendation here, was just hoping to have the same luck on big brother. 
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    WSM 22.5

    I understand they have good manual temp controls, I already have an 18.5 model. I'm looking to be super lazy on real long cooks without going to a watt burner. 
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