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Dave Turner[_2_]

Dave Turner wrote:
> wrote:
>> I just got this thing after looking at all the reviews, I've used it a
>> couple of times but I am having trouble getting the unit to get above
>> 200degF (90degF outside). I built a charcoal basket for it out of some
>> fencing wire which I thought would help to "contain" the charcoal and
>> get better heat control, but its not working. The only way I was able
>> to get to the target temperature range (225-250) was with log wood.
>>
>> Any advice for the Smokin' n00b on fire management with charcoal?
>>
> Yipee!!! I'm the first one who gets to ask "What thing?"
No, seriously, have you got the dampers open? there might be 3 of em
according to the pic's.