- Sep 7, 2016
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Hey Fellas, I'm new to this smokin game. I've been very excited about this and been doing an absurd amount of research on everything before I got started. I'm in need of some help before I throw this thing in the street! 1st- it's a Dyna glo vertical charcoal smoker with an offset firebox. 2nd- I have the thing all sealed up with silicone and nomex gaskets. I've thrown away 2 ribs meals so far and have done now 6 practice runs. I can't get temp at all!!! Currently sitting at 424! According to the maverick 732. I've kept logs on everything I do, and then make adjustments. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I start off with a basket of kingford, with the middle dug out. (I assume the minion method)I then put in 8 lit coals, put the basket in and close the door. Exhaust vent is open and side firebox damper is completely closed with extra tin foil In between to make sure. Temp just keeps climbing. I've done this before and it stayed at 268 for awhile. But I want my 225 for 4,5,6 plus hours like lots others are getting. What am I doing wrong? Thanks