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    Fire snuffing out.with lid on

    I have an old performer I bought at an auction. I had to replace the bottom bowl because it was to far gone to save. I was able to save the ash sweep and ash catcher off the old bowl. Now every time I close the lid, even with both vents wide open, the coals tend to snuff out. Once I take the lid...
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    Rescued a 2002 Performer. Advice please!

    I found an '02 blue performer at an auction and paid 50 bucks for it. In my excitement I failed to notice that it's rusted through on the bowl where the grate brackets are welded to the inside. I'm wondering if a little JB weld and some high heat automotive paint will fix her up or if I should...
  3. J

    Water pan empty or full?

    After watching several Youtube vids on the WSM I discovered opposing opinions on having the water pan filled or empy and covered with foil. I even heard of people filling it with sand and covering over that with foil. I understand the concept of thermal mass, but wonder if empty vs full...
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    How long have you been able to make a load of charcoal last?

    Just wondering how long you all have been able to stretch out a full load of charcoal using an ATC. I have an Auber Instruments for my BGE and plan on doing my first brisket on my 22 this weekend. Can I pack it to the gills with briquettes, set it at 250, and let it chug along to cook a 9 1/2...
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    Made the plunge.

    I just finished assembling my 22 and am already dreaming about what to do first. I'm really thinking a brisket so I can get a feel for the way she handles a long, low cook. Would you recommend running my controller for the first cook or manually so I get a feel.for her. Any advice would be...
  6. J

    Ready to make the purchase, but...

    Greetings to everyone. I'm new to the forum. Just wanted to start out by saying my first-ever grill was a 22.5 One-Touch Gold which now lives with my brother in Potter County PA. I now have a Genesis and a Big Green Egg. I'm ready to pull the trigger on a Smokey Mountain and am leaning toward...

 

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