holding steady temp

[fcb63]

I'm finding it challenging to hold a steady temp on my sv today on my first time smoking. The temp here in ma. is around 20 right now. I guess that is the problem. I'm not sure where to set the vents. I can't close the vents completely unless I bend the tabs. Just wondering if I should try that. Any ideas?

 

[elde]

You don't want to close them completely anyhow - you need some airflow through the unit.

Close the vents the most you can and tweak the burner.

 

[pineywoods]

My first question is what are the winds doing? Block the wind that affects temps more than anything

 

[bmudd14474]

Also if your water pan gets empty this will cause the temps to rise.