WSM wont get hot!

[jerseydrew]

Its 40 degrees today. I filled fire ring half way started a 1/2 chimney and its been running wide open for 45min and won't go over 220. I was hoping to run @ 275 today for chicken. Any suggestions?

 

[jerseydrew]

Looks like it had just stalled now its getting there

 

[den60]

I would recommend getting a separate thermometer that monitors both the grill temperature as well as the meat temperature. I have noticed that the lid thermometer on my WSM takes a while to get to the temp I get on the grate and even when it does get to temp it reads lower.
 

 

[kryinggame]

1/2 ring and 1/2 chimmney.  That may be the problem--sounds like you didn't use enough charcoal.  Are you trying to do the Minion method? Are you using the water bowl? If so, is there water in teh bowl? Did you let the charcoal in the chimney get hot?

Would need more exact details.

I'm currenlty using my WSM, I'm smoking a turkey breast.  I need the temp at 325, so I filled 2 chimney's with charcoal.  No water in the water pan--I give it another hour and it'll be perfect.