Recent content by WitnessTheFew

It wasn’t the charcoal itself so much as the size of the lumps. They were too big, got stuck in the chute and didn’t let it feed. I changed up the charcoal and the lumps were much smaller and the grill performed flawlessly.

I picked up some b&b lump this morning. Smaller lumps. They burn more efficiently. The stuff I had was far too big. I started it up with the new stuff and it heats like I was expecting. I appreciate the feedback. I got a propane torch too. Easier to start the starters.

I was using a fatwood and a little lighter, might need to pick up one of those propane torches and then let it burn a little longer before I start the fan. It also seems to go out. Last night was the first night I had tried to fire it up, and it got to 300 and then stopped climbing, I was trying...

I am a newbie, both to the charcoal game and the smoking game so please excuse my stupid questions, if they are in here. Propane was boring. I picked up a masterbuilt 560 because the reviews were good and I like gadgets. That being said, I am having a dickens of a time getting this thing lit...