Working on it now. Left SFB vent all the way open till it got to almost 285 and closed it half way. Went to about 270 and left it. Seeing if it stays at that temp or keeps dropping.

I'm more worried about it staying the temp I want for at least 8 hours. Is it normal to add more coals? Or just wood?

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Posted by CajunAlum Tiger Fan

The Great State of Louisiana

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Posted on 4/24/13 at 6:34 pm to More beer please

There is a learning curve to get the airflow betweenthe 2 vents just right to maintain temp. It will take a little trail and error, with a little hovering for a while, but you will figure it out.

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Posted by heypaul

The O-T Lounge

Member since May 2008

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Posted on 4/24/13 at 6:41 pm to More beer please

You're going to need to coat your crates in olive oil ( if they're cast iron)
I have that same smoker, stock up on some pecan wood

And feel free to ask me anything,
That's the most common used item I own

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Posted by cuyahoga tiger

NE Ohio via Tangipahoa

Member since Nov 2011

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Posted on 4/24/13 at 9:11 pm to More beer please

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Working on it now. Left SFB vent all the way open till it got to almost 285 and closed it half way. Went to about 270 and left it. Seeing if it stays at that temp or keeps dropping. I'm more worried about it staying the temp I want for at least 8 hours. Is it normal to add more coals? Or just wood?

without using side box....coals on far right ribs or brisket on left side..top vent cracked slightly open, bottom vent cracked slightly as well keeps mine at 225-250 for 4 plus hours with one large chimney of coal

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