Wood Chips

[a-ok pressure]

I'm doing my first test run.

I have a GSMS and I'm doing some ribs.

I filled the ehe wood chip holder and I had to refill it 1 hour later.

An I doing something wrong?

Should I soak the chips first or are dry ones okay?

 

[rbranstner]

How big  is the chip holder? Chips will burn a lot faster then chunks. I usually put a mixture of chunks and chips so it lasts longer.

 

[a-ok pressure]

It is a 9x9 cast iron box.

 

[rbranstner]

How deep is it? Does it only hold a few handful of chips? I have a really small chip pan in one of my smokers and I  need to refill every hour.

 

[a-ok pressure]

It is 9x9, and about 5 inches deep. I filled it all the way up and I had to refill it in about 90 min.

I though the wood would last a lot longer.

If I soak it over night will it make a differance?