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  1. choochmm

    Can't maintain heat in CSP

    Sounds like I need to start experimenting with using wood. I just did a search on Craigslist for wood. There's a guy not too far from me that is selling 55 gallon drums filled with smoker sizes pieces of oak for $20. I can always add hickory and pecan to the mix as I have that already on hand.
  2. choochmm

    Can't maintain heat in CSP

    I was always concerned that burning only wood in a small smoker would cause the meat to take on too much smoke and overwhelm the meat. Are you bunring the wood down to coals first and then transferring them into the smoker? I have an old fire pit and I thought about trying this a couple of...
  3. choochmm

    Can't maintain heat in CSP

    I do use somehat of a charcoal basket. I picked up a stainless steel "wok" pan at Lowes. Fits perfectly on the hangers but I thought it was part of the problem with air flow due to the small holes. I re-drilled the holes with a larger bit and that helped to both increase flow as well as...
  4. choochmm

    Can't maintain heat in CSP

    I never thought about removing the baffles (I have 3 in place). It makes sense so I am going to try this next. I tend to have a frequent breeze running through the back yard which I figured was cooling things down some. I did try adding the wood and it does work to bring up the temp a little...
  5. choochmm

    Can't maintain heat in CSP

    Hi All, I am having a big problem and it is driving me crazy. I cannot maintain a temperature above 200-210 degrees in my smoker no matter how much charcoal I load into it. Initially I thought I was doing something wrong or that I was losing heat through the gaps in the grill. The smoker is...
  6. choochmm

    Char-Griller Smokin Pro with firebox- Mods

    I am not going by thhe factory thermometer. I installed one at just about grate level plus I have an oven thermometer sitting on the grate inside the smoker. All in all the meat I did yesterday came out very well. Ribs are falling off the bone tender and the brisket could probably used another...
  7. choochmm

    Char-Griller Smokin Pro with firebox- Mods

    I'm smoking some brisket and ribs as I write this. I have a question regarding the temp of the smoker. I have no problem reaching a temp of 200 in the smoke chamber. The problem is that I can barely get it above the 200 mark. I am using lump charcoal with oak and hickory chunks for additional...
  8. choochmm

    Char-Griller Smokin Pro with firebox- Mods

    You can also order the rope gasket through ACE hardware. They got mine in 2 days with no additional charge for shipping. I also got the RTV at the same place. The gasket I bought was called "Grapho-Glas" the 1/2" - 5/8" thickness is perfect if you are sealing the grill using the 3/4" angle rails.
  9. choochmm

    Char-Griller Smokin Pro with firebox- Mods

    Finally rounded up all my "supplies" to seal up the smoker. I had to order the rope gasket from the local ACE hardware store and they got it for me quickly. Anyway, I spent the morning putting the rails on and then getting the gasket glued on. I did go with aluminum 3/4" angle rather than steel...
  10. choochmm

    Char-Griller Smokin Pro with firebox- Mods

    Then it's off to the local ACE and Walmart to see if I can get what I need. Thanks for the advice. I'll let you all know how it works out.
  11. choochmm

    Sealing up the CGSP

    I'm just fortunate to have found this website. I am looking forward to both learning new tricks and to provide some of my own (although I don't know if you can smoke a lasagna, but I am willing to give it a try). I posted in the other CGP post tonight as well. I need some additional help on...
  12. choochmm

    Char-Griller Smokin Pro with firebox- Mods

    Well, I went to both Home Depot and Lowes tongiht to try to buy the supplies to "gasket" my smoker. The only thing I could find was the 3/4" angle.I asked a couple of the employee's if they hane any fiberglass rope or stove gasket and they both called their managers since they had no idea what I...
  13. choochmm

    Redneck in BBQ Heaven

    Hi All, We moved to Austin, TX from CT about a year ago. I instantly found myself in love with smoked meats. I went out and bought a Chargriller Smokin Pro with Side firebox from the local Academy for $150. I'm not telling you all, it needs some works. Smoke's escapes from just about every...
  14. choochmm

    Sealing up the CGSP

    I'm so new, I have no idea what you mean by the roll call. Direct me and I'll be sure to get it done!
  15. choochmm

    Sealing up the CGSP

    I am new to the forum. My CGP also is drafty as hell. I am planning on doing the mods using the angle and rope. Question I have is is it safe to use aluminum ankle rather than the steel?
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