"skeeter" > wrote in message
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> All,
> I fired up my duo this weekend and was surprised that with just a
> chimney starter full of royal oak lump, I got up to 300 degrees with
> the vent 1/2 open on the side firebox. That was a bit high for what I
> wanted to smoke (beef ribs). How much luck have others had with
> maintaining 200-225 on that rig, which I thought was the ideal temp
> for low and slow.
>
> Other than that - it's been a honey of a smoker. the split chicken
> breasts turned out juicy and flavorful.


After I added an extension tube to the stack vent, I now see a 230-240F
temp in the chamber rather than the 300F + range I was seeing before.
Thanks to the group for that modification advice. I tried taking it down a
little lower and it became quite the chore to keep a stable temp. I set the
inlet at about half closed and it go 3 hours at 240F. I am really enjoying
the versatility of the CG Duo and the cast iron is great to grill on.

Joseph

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Brinkman Charcoal Smoker
CharGriller Duo w/Side Fire Box