trouble keeping heat

[smoke up johnny]

Hello all,

I recently purchased a red stone dual propane and charcoal grill with a side fire box. I joined the sight yesterday and havn't made it to roll call yet, but i will. I am currently trying my first smoke ever. i am smoking a couple of pork butts and i am having trouble keeping the temp up at 250 where i want to be. since i am in the middle of smoking i cant make mods to the unit right now. if anyone has any suggestions to help me out that would be great. Thank you

 

[forluvofsmoke]

Hey Johnny, I'm not familiar with your smoker as far as typical fit of components, etc. Look for gaps between the fire box and chamber, and the lid and chamber, which can be closed-up, and be sure to use a probe thermometer to monitor your smoke chamber temps...stock gauges are usually a very inaccurate indication of grate temps, at least until they are calibrated.

I'm late to the game here, but hope you got through your first smoke without too much difficulty.


Eric