"Harry Demidavicius" > wrote in message
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> On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 09:36:20 -0500, "Jack Sloan" >
> wrote:
>
> >
> >"bbq" > wrote in message
> >news:5%llb.837647$YN5.939690@sccrnsc01...
> >>
> >>
> >> Thomas Mooney wrote:
> >> > Any tips on running a WSM in cold weather? I suspect that our
> >temperatures
> >> > here in Minnesota even rival Harry D.'s up in Calgary. Lookin' for
any
> >> > advice I can get.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks,
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > TFM3
> >
> >Do any of you flowerpot cookers have any probs when it gets cold like
that?
> >Jack( with the GrillDome in gulf coast country)
> >
> Wind & temperature affect will not materially a K's performance.
>
> The only problem with ceramics is the cool down stage. One is better
> to let the coals burn down to zilch with all vents open when the temps
> are below freezing as opposed to "shutting it down". This prevents
> condensation forming ice in the top of the dome. That will kill a K
> and likely the other brands too.
>
> Harry
Hmmmm, verrrrrrry interesting......never had a need to think about that
sorta thing.
Jack (in the 90 degree weather)