I just ordered a Lang 36 UPDATE: It's seasoned & ready to go! Photo's on post #81

[jgregory]

Hey I have just finished my hybrid Lang out of a 500 Gallon tank and was wondering about temp control. I have read they suggested to raise the nose of the smoker slightly above level to help draw heat. Does anyone have pointers or tips to help increase and maintain heat issues?

 

[daveomak]

Start a new thread with pictures.... Dave

 

[jgregory]

Sorry I will post some photos when I have better phone service

 

[jgregory]

 

[daveomak]

Your exhaust is closed to the point smoke and heat are leaking out of the CC...

Do you have FB inlets like in the picture ??

did you use Feldons or Our calculator to build you smoker ??

..

 

[jgregory]

I used Felton’s and I have 3 6” dia vents in the smoker box 2 in the side and 1 in the door I think I was choking the fire out cause I had them open about a 1/4 inch.

 

[Rings Я Us]

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You should make a thread on some of the build you have there.. looks nice.

 

[jgregory]

Thank you I will load some photos tonight

 

[daveomak]

Run your smoker numbers through this tutorial and find out where you can improve it's air flow....

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...eady-to-use-rev5-6-19-15.172425/#post_1264161

 

[jgregory]

That pic I posted was me seasoning the cooker. I am smoking right now I figured out that if I keep my flue open and tilt the nose of the smoker up 1 degree and keep the dampers open on the smoke box I keep a stabilized temp of 260 /280 and have clean blue smoke. And I can adjust heat by raising and lowering the tounge of the trailer and by adjusting the dampers on the firebox. I also put a gasket around the cooking door and it has stopped the leaking. I found out that my firebox is big enough to place a few sticks of wood in to preheat withdrawing all moisture to cause that nasty smoldering white smoke. It has taking some studying but I think I have figured it out.

 

[remsr]

It sure is a nice looking build. I’m looking forward to seeking some really good smokes coming out of it. What’s going to be your first smoke?

Randy,

 

[Bearcarver]

That pic I posted was me seasoning the cooker. I am smoking right now I figured out that if I keep my flue open and tilt the nose of the smoker up 1 degree and keep the dampers open on the smoke box I keep a stabilized temp of 260 /280 and have clean blue smoke. And I can adjust heat by raising and lowering the tounge of the trailer and by adjusting the dampers on the firebox. I also put a gasket around the cooking door and it has stopped the leaking. I found out that my firebox is big enough to place a few sticks of wood in to preheat withdrawing all moisture to cause that nasty smoldering white smoke. It has taking some studying but I think I have figured it out.

Sounds like you're getting to know your Smoker!!
Beautiful Build!!
Like.

Bear

 

[jgregory]

Hey guys I just started a new thread last night with build picks and some of the butts I finished. I cooked 9 on it last night they were awesome. Lots of compliments, fed 100 today for lunch at work. The thread is “This is my new Hybrid Lang I just built” enjoy.

 

[Bearcarver]

Hey guys I just started a new thread last night with build picks and some of the butts I finished. I cooked 9 on it last night they were awesome. Lots of compliments, fed 100 today for lunch at work. The thread is “This is my new Hybrid Lang I just built” enjoy.

Here's a Link to that "This is my new Hybrid Lang I just built":

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/this-is-my-new-hybrid-lang-that-i-just-built.273971/


Bear

 

[jgregory]

Thanks Bear I couldn’t figure out how at add a link.