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I have the MBGF800 and light the same way BBQ Bird described above except I use a tumbleweed firestarters. If windy I sometimes partly close the ash door or turn the smoker to prevent firestarter from extinguishing before coals light. I mostly use Kingsford Pro briquettes...
I have the LSS firebox insert, manifold cover and water pan. I installed the insert prior to using my GF 800 for the first time. I don't see any signs of warping but have only seared steaks +500F a few times. I wrap the manifold cover in foil for easier clean up. Only used the water pan a couple...
I did keep the lid open after seeing the grease drippings flaring up. Fan seems ok as it comes up to temp ok and cycles after openining/ closing the lid. I do have a very small leak around the chute top but that seals after it warms up with just a light press down with my hand on the lid. I will...
I use a tumbleweed starter that I flatten before sliding in the holder. Only time I've had an issue starting is when I forget to remove the metal slides for the fan and manifold.
I have a GF 800 with basic LSS mod (firebox, manifold shield and waterpan)and use mainly KBB Pro from Costco. I noticed a build up of creosote build up in the charcoal chute after grilling Italian sausage and then some frozen Costco hamburgers the following weekend. Both cooks were @ 350F...
I had a similar issue with a Masterbuilt GS 800 purchased from Costco on July 5th. Picked a box with no signs of external damage but the heat shield on the hopper was damaged with a dent on the inside between the body and hopper and a dent on the outside of the hopper as if it was mechanical...