Heat loss on my ecb-like Char-Broil Smoker

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Good point. And the minion method and Jeff's 5 day e-course.

 

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I use regular ole Kingsford charcoal, but I do use the minion method with about a half a chimney to start with.

 

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I use Royal Oak Lump Charcoal. Lump charcoal burns hotter and longer. I use it to get the smoker up to temperature then go with a small piece(s) of hickory.

I highly recommend Jeff's 5 day e-Course if you haven't already been through it. And, again the modifications are a must IMHO (or the one's you believe necessary), and possibly another thermometer to check grate level temperature.

Good Luck,
Scott