Recent content by Jeff Hollis


 
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    Are the ATC's worth the $ for the regular Joe?

    When I went from briquetts to regular hardwood charcoal I decided to get the Guru to better control temps. I still get some temp spikes that the Guru can do nothinga about but no low temps. I don't think ATCs are as needed with briquetts since WSM does a good job regulating temps. However I'm a...
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    Ashcroft Thermometer

    I bought an Ashcroft on clearance a couple of weeks ago from Grainger. I am replaceing one I installed a while back which is inaccurate. This is 3", can be calibrated, and has a 4" stem. I will mount in lid like my old one but this has a larger diameter. I had a hard time finding any kind of nut...
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    Firing up with the Guru

    I spread the coals over all the charcoal, usually about a 1/2 chimney. No matter what, the fire can't spread any faster than the air flow will allow. I don't think it matters much where you put the coals. If you want the temp to rise faster use more burning coals and or open more vents. Just my...
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