Camp Chef DLX

[Golden Domer]

Smoking some pork shoulder and brisket today. I have the temperature on the smoker set at 250 but it will not heat up over 240. I've been up and running for over an hour. I cooked my last pork shoulder at 225, so I know it will still turn out OK. But was wondering if anyone had any ideas why it will not get up to temperature?

Edit:
Just checked again and it's down to 228... I think I'll turn it up to 275 and see how it responds.

Edit:
Turned up to 275 and it topped out at 262. Went back to 250...hovering around 232-238. Better off to go to low and slow!

 

[bmudd14474]

Are you testing temp with the built in thermometer or a external one that you know is accurate

 

[Golden Domer]

I finally did test with an external probe... the internal probe is about 5-7 degrees off. I think it was the combination of the built in thermometer not reading correctly and I had the smoker loaded down with meat. About 4 1/2 hours in everything seemed to be better. It's now reading between 242-248... so we are close.

THANKS!!

 

[markh024]

Make sure your chimney is not open too far. That can be a big factor as i had some issues with my STX and thatbwas my problem.

 

[Golden Domer]

How far open do you keep your chimney?

 

[markh024]

Only about an inch to inch and a half gap clearance if you're looking at eye level.

 

[Golden Domer]

Thanks!!