Getting ready for my first try with my new WSM. Quick question on temp control. How long does it take for the temperature to normalize based on how much my vents are open. I am planning on leaving the top fully opened the whole time and controlling with the bottom vents. If I leave the bottom ones half open after starting (minion method) and the temp gets to 250 how long does it need to stay there without continuing to rise before I know I won't need to adjust the vents? Also, in general, is it easier to take the temp up or down or does it not matter. I guess I'm wondering if it is better to start full open on the bottom and decrease from there or start 1/4 open and increase from there? It is a new unit so will run a little hotter according to a few posts I've read.
Thanks in advance. I'll likely be smoking a couple of chickens to start so will let the fuel go for a bit before starting as they don't take as long and I will have some time to observe the temperature, so I could probably figure it out on my own, but hey, I'm at lunch at work and joined the forum for questions like this!!
Thanks in advance. I'll likely be smoking a couple of chickens to start so will let the fuel go for a bit before starting as they don't take as long and I will have some time to observe the temperature, so I could probably figure it out on my own, but hey, I'm at lunch at work and joined the forum for questions like this!!