UK Brick Smoker Temperature Issues

[gavlar]

Hi Brick built smokers..

I have finally finished my brick smoker here in the UK and through my initial tests, i am unable to gain a temperature above 93c/199f. But it does stay a constant temperature for hours which is a good thing.

I need guidance on what is going wrong in not being able to get a hotter temperature such as 180c/250f. I have a telescopic chimney with a damper and a small air inlet at the bottom on my lower fire door. I loaded the fire basket with charcoal but still not getting a high heat...

What am i doing wrong. BTW I know i may have missed key information so please ask away.

Many thanks

Gavlar

 

[Geebs]

Im not a brick smoker, but it sounds like there isnt enough oxygen getting to your coals.

 

[gavlar]

Im not a brick smoker, but it sounds like there isnt enough oxygen getting to your coals.

Thanks, i have just opened the inlet more and raised the chimney to see if this helps. I have loaded more charcoal so will take a little while for the temp to settle.

Will update shortly

 

[gavlar]

So before the rain set in last night, i got the oven up to a max of 120c.. help what am i doing wrong

 

[gavlar]

Adding a few photos to help explain

 

[gavlar]

@wes w been a while Wes, could you please take a look and let me know your thoughts.
@wade just a few pics by way of an update....