Help out a rookie?

[jpekin]

had trouble keeping a steady temp, even with the extra fire burning. anybody have any advice for me?

 

[gypsyseagod]

i'm a wood burner but help is on the way soon... no fear bro....

 

[bigarm's smokin]

I'm in the dark, please give more explaination.

Terry

 

[ba_loko]

What kind of smoker? Once we know that, we'll be plum tickled to help ya!

 

[jpekin]

the smoker is a el cheapo brinkmen.

 

[deejaydebi]

Do you have something in there to raise the coals from the floor of the ECB? If you can make something like a expended metal box you can keep the ash off, get plenty of air and the fire will be hotter.

 

[ldrus]

also what are you using for heat......charcoal(kingsford etc..) wood, or Lump coal and what brand are you using? i only use royal oak natural lump and works good for me i tried kingsford lump coal one time and temps were all over the place will never use that again!!