Temperature problem

[rlafon1714]

Hi everyone I am new to the world of smoking. I purchased a weber smokey mountain 22.5”. And have used it 3 or four times now. And I am having trouble getting the temperature below 255. I am using the minion method. I even close all the lower vents and still can’t get the temperature to drop. Is there anything I can do. Any tip would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

They do tend to run hot when new. Are you using water in the pan? You might check this out.

Temperature Control Problems: Too Hot, Too Cool - The Virtual Weber Bullet

How to solve temperature control problems when your Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker runs too hot or too cool. Lots of useful tips to get temps back on track!

www.virtualweberbullet.com

 

[thirdeye]

Try catching your target temp on the way up by closing vents about 30° before. So if you want 255°, make some vent adjustments when the pit temp is 225°.