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So the air comes from the right side through to the main area and then up. I am thinking that the maze is stoping airflow as they are two high to allow not just oxygen transfer but also heat. I was thinking the holes would help in that department. The big issue is getting it up in temperature...
Hello all,
So I have these decent sized maze bars that I cannot get to keep a decent temperature in the smoker, my thought is that it is restricting airflow because of their height. Do you think if I drilled decent sized holes in them, would it help the airflow in any significant way? There is...
Thank you for explaining it. I was wondering, as I have seen some people say they are getting 4+ hours out of their charcoal at low temps and I am just not able to get that long of time. Cannot figure out why I cannot get more than 2 hours with a lower amount of charcoal, keeping the temp in...
So the exhaust hole controls the burn rate as well? I typically run very small amounts of coal and wood in there then keep the vents open minimally to keep the temp down and hope it is making the coals last longer, am I doing this incorrectly?
So, i have fully insulated my dyna-glow and have noticed that if I put more than half a basket full of charcoal it will skyrocket in temp. If I put that much I only get 2ish hours out of it. Am I doing something wrong?
Ah ok. I was thinking my dyna-glow wide body on the top shelf would be perfect for cold smoking here in VA. I am guessing about 5 lit charcoals and some mesquite wood should keep it under 100 degrees. Your thoughts?
Wow... I have yet to do cheese in the smoker and have really thought about doing it, this just put me over the edge, time for some cheddar and mozzarella!
What type of wood are you using? temps?
So is closing it what is causing a lot of the extra heat? I am having a hard time following the full concept you are explaining. I thought by closing both it was restricting airflow therefore reducing the heat. What is a good way to reduce heat through the use of dampers and exhausts? Again...
Ok I can definitely try less charcoal, just found it odd that with only 20 lit coals it was so high.
My smoker only has the lower damper on the firebox and I typically keep it 3/4 to 8/10 closed as it is running so hot, and keep the damper on the smoke box 3/4 closed. I got this pic that...
Well that was an experience to say the least. With the new insulation on the smoker I spent the better part of a day just trying to keep my ribs from over cooking. However they came out great for only having around 6-7 hour cook time. The temp hovered around 275-290 most of the time and I...
fellow smokers,
Recently I fully insulated my dyno-glow wide body in efforts to create more efficiently and maintain better heat. However now, even without about only 20 lit coals in it my temps are never below 275 it seems unless I am opening the fire box door. Obviously the answer is take...
Hey tallbm,
That was my initial thought, however I have seen a few places that have been saying only a few hours may be enough. I am going to smoke them at 275 and just have no experience with the timeframe it will take. With 11 pounds I am scared it will take 12 hours, which makes my start...
hello,
This is my first time smoking beef ribs and am really excited to do it. I am however unsure on the expected timeframe to do it in. I have 11 pounds of them, is it like other meat, as in around an hour or more per pound?
Thanks did all the info!
Sorry it took me so long to respond, life got in the way.
So I got the snake bars from a welder on eBay named “top notch welds.” I bought the pair and then messaged him with the specific size and width. With the dynamic-glow firebox being a bit small I wanted the width smaller and there to be...