"Dave Bugg" > wrote in message
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> OC wrote:
>>
>> On earlier advice from this ng, I've also given up soaking the wood
>> chunks and now wrap them in foil. My problem is that the cooking
>> chamber temp really spikes whenever one of the big chunks ignite. I
>> can have a good stable burn around 250 deg, then BAM, it jumps 50-75
>> deg. If I ignore it, I end up cooking quite awhile at a hotter temp
>> than I want. If I try to correct, I end up chasing temperatures for
>> the next 20-30 minutes. I usually end up removing the burning chunk
>> until temps calm down, but that's still an up-and-down game. Any
>> suggestions? Thanks, ~OC~
>
> What kind of pit do you have?
>
Hey Dave - I'm using a CharGriller Pro with the side firebox. I've done
several mods, including dropping the chimney to grill level, inverting the
cooking chamber firepan, and adding a baffle to the opening between cooking
chamber and firebox. I've also raised the grate in the firebox slightly, to
keep ash from clogging up airflow during longer sessions. Except for the
wood chunks, I'm burning strictly lump, usually either Kingsford or Royal
Oak, depending upon what WM is currently stocking. I know it's a cheapie,
but it meets my needs and temp control is usually decent, except when the
wood chunks flare up, then it jumps drastically and quickly.
~OC~