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  5. firemanjim

    My first build fixing to get started....

    Before I added the Guru and was just running a standard sliding dampner on the lower end if I opened the top vent it would cool the cook chamber.  Seems like it let some of the heat escape there instead of it going into the cook chamber.  I have never seen opening the top vent make the heat rise...
  6. firemanjim

    My first build fixing to get started....

    It actually decreases air flow into the cook chamber on my build. If my cooker is running 20 deg or so too hot I can simply open that top vent and she will come right down where I want it. If it is more than 20 deg I also have to close off my smoke stack a little as well. I did not subtract the...
  7. firemanjim

    My first build fixing to get started....

    Well took the plunge and got a BBQ Guru DX2 for the smoker.  Ordered one of the 25 cfm fans and it was not enough.  When the fan came on it would not raise the temps with all the air intakes closed.  I cracked the firebox intake and it worked.  Called BBQ Guru and they said it was on the border...
  8. firemanjim

    My first build fixing to get started....

    That top FB vent works great. If I open it the temp decreases in the cook chamber. Closing it raises the temp. Great for making fine adjustments. This thing is really efficient too. With 3 inches of water on the RF plate it comes to 260 in 45 minutes. I am very pleased....
  9. firemanjim

    My first build fixing to get started....

    Well...it is finally finished.  All that is left is the lettering and graphics.  Added a 2.5 gallon Hot Water heater.  So We now have hot and cold water.  A BIG THANK YOU goes out to DAVE and RASSIMMO for all your help.  Could not have pulled it off with out you guys.  BBQ GURU DX2 will arrive...
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