John..try this: Place one chimney full of unlit <span class="ev_code_BLUE">K</span> in the charcoal bowl, top with one chimney lit <span class="ev_code_BLUE">K</span>, add 3-4 fist sized smoke wood chunks. ..next, add 1.5 gallons <span class="ev_code_RED">hot</span> tap water to the H2O pan...