On Jun 11, 12:21 pm, John Reber > wrote:
> Randy wrote:
> > Have you tried this site? I learned how to control my WSM using it. It
> > has a lot of great information. -RP
> >http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/
>
> > John Reber wrote:
> >> How do you set your vents to get those long consistent burns?
>
> >> I bought my WSM last year and was controlling my temps by adjusting
> >> both the top vent and the bottom vents and thought I was getting the
> >> hang of it. Was able to keep some consistency.
>
> >> Then I read on this group that the top vent should be wide open so as
> >> not to get a coating of creosote and temperature should be controlled
> >> using the bottom vents.
>
> >> When I tried that approach, I'm having a harder time keeping the
> >> temperature consistent and the charcoal is burning much faster.
>
> >> thanks in advance
>
> So much conflicting information.
>
> I did look at that site after seeing it listed on Dave's site. Dave
> says he adjust both top and bottom vents, this site says to leave the
> top vent open.
>
> The site does start off with a lot more charcoal than I've been using,
> perhaps that was my problem.
>
> I do have to find real charcoal though. Without special ordering Royal
> Oak from American Home and Hardware, all I can find around here is
> Kingsford.
>
> --
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For long cooks, or issues with high or fluctuating temps, the Minion
Method works very well for me. Follow Virtual Bullet site for this:
http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/fireup2.html#minion

I've had my WSM for about 6mo, now and feel competent and comfortable
using it - all due to that website.


--Chris