akjeff wrote: ↑July 14th, 2018, 11:59 pmhttp://virtualweberbullet.com
Go to this site and you'll learn how to run your charcoal no problem. I've done briskets with charcoal on 18.5 and 22 WSM's. Only time they're fussy is in high winds.
Jeff
Thanks for the responses, i certainly need to work on maintaining a charcoal fire. I'm uncomfortable making the time commitment for a brisket at this point, so here's what i did:Dirtytires wrote: ↑July 14th, 2018, 11:10 pmPropane is best left to a grill. If you don’t want to tend fires, go electric burner or pellet.
thanks guys.. i think i will drill some holes in the base for more air, and try plugging holes in the burner.. good ideas.Dirtytires wrote: ↑July 27th, 2018, 2:03 pmIf you are going to continue to use a burner in it, remember it is now treated like a gas bbq grill. I recommend opening up the bottom with some holes to provide for the increased air that is needed. Thiswill also increase the safety factor of trapped gas should the flame go out.
Dirtytires wrote: ↑July 27th, 2018, 2:03 pmIf you are going to continue to use a burner in it, remember it is now treated like a gas bbq grill. I recommend opening up the bottom with some holes to provide for the increased air that is needed. Thiswill also increase the safety factor of trapped gas should the flame go out.
Pete Mazz wrote: ↑August 6th, 2018, 3:59 am
The most important thing is to allow propane to escape should it blow out. Propane is heavier than air and needs a way to escape so you don't wind up blowing the smoker up....
I went down that path and even every other hole wasn't enough with those large burners. You can always take screws out if you start with the right size.