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I've looked through the interface, and unless I was just having too many beers, I couldn't find any config for changing the web server interface port. I already run a music server on port 80, so I'd like to have my HM running on 8080 so that I can access both simultaneously. Does anyone know...

5 gals of water would be just crazy. I'm a homebrewer and I'm trying to visualize placing a 5gal carboy inside the WSM, haha. Giant gravity-fed smokers use 5gal water containers for their cooks. But on a WSM???????? Anyway, just for reference, a high-powered Banjo-style turkey fryer takes about...

I wasn't trying to do some shameless plug or left-field recommendation. Seems from your feedback that you may be scoffing at the idea of the hinge. One of the more popular WSM accessories is a combo kit of a hinge and a gasket along with RTV adhesive. That's where the recommendation came from...

LynnH, I highly recommend that you check out the UnknownBBQ hinge for the WSM, in addition to the gasket. Though my 18WSM that's being sold has only had its hinge on it for about a month, I cannot quantify just how much you're missing out on by not having it. I've gotta get another one ordered...

I cooked a top-grate's worth of assorted chicken cuts and a bottom-grate's worth of bacon today to "season" the insides with smoke and grease, and I came across something interesting. I filled the charcoal area about maybe 1/3 the way full at best, then lit 2/3 of a chimney. After 30 mins of...

Yeah cant believe I forgot about mentioning the router solution. Obviously no internet (unless routers have improved and can pick up a connection on 1 antenna and share through the other?), but def will improve range if you dont want to use an antenna-based solution. I need to try to track down...

You've asked the million dollar question! I just got done competing at Memphis In May BBQ Fest, and had this exact dilemma -- how the heck do I set this thing up for optimal usage? So, after consulting with some users and a buddy who turned me onto the HM..... 1. Yes, the contest wifi option...

Still, that's one hell of a spike for an 18.5 model. I've owned mine for 4 years (just got a 22 the other day) and have NEVER had it reach 300+ unless I really intentionally wanted it to, by opening all the vents wide open and having a good number of hot coals going. Hell, I did brisket this...

If it's anything like my 18.5 (I still havent done a burn-in yet on the 22 ---- stupid latch screw anchor came out when i tried to install it on the cajun bandit door), then using the method we just outlined, I usually was up to temp within 1 hr, but typically got to atleast 175 within 20 mins...

It really does. My 18.5 can read up to 30F high OR low. Like, I was hitting 270F on the end of a burnt ends cook (readout via my HeaterMeter w/ Thermoworks air probe) and the dome showed roughly 240ish. Other times it's read 225 on the dome and the grate registered 200.

Yeah I missed that part when I posted earlier -- 50 briquettes is a ton! OP needs to cut down on startup burn. You should have maybe half a chimney of coals to light. Do this -- place coffee can in middle of charcoal run, fill the "donut" with coals and wood like normal. Then take 10-20...

Well sweet, that sounds promising. I'm gonna do the first handful of cooks with primarily chicken just to get a nice coating/seasoning on the metal (to help stop heat reflections), but after about 3 cooks, I'm going into low-n-slow. I think I may also buy an 18.5 charcoal ring to help save coal...

He was linking you to a different page. Just plug that item into Amazon, or.... http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002DHHDEY/tvwb-20 Looks like it's out of stock (sorry -- that was me a sec ago grabbing last one apparently), but this seems to be a different sized model than what was...

Coming from an 18.5 WSM, and looking for some quick advice on giving the HeaterMeter a fighting chance against the high-temp power of the 22.5 model. My understanding is that it wants to rage at 275F+, so I'm already planning on installing a gasket to seal between the charcoal bowl and cooking...

Just got my 22.5 today, coming from 4 great years of 18.5 usage (selling to a friend in a few weeks). I'm nervous about temp control as well as I'm reading tons of 270F+ posts, but I've got some Nomex gasket and RTV sealant leftover from my 18.5 install, and plan to place it either flush with...

John Boswtick, really???? Def don't wanna lead OP astray, but my 6.5 CFM Auber fan cut to 50% can easily take care of an 18.5" WSM. I know it's smaller, but thats only at 50% output. Maybe it's easier to have an overpowered fan than it is to run one at almost max??? I guess it also would...

Followed your suggestion and it boots up fine running GND directly to the pin, so that worked from a technical standpoint. Will do further testing in coming days.

See that's what I was thinking. Why would my wiring differ, or why would the guide indicate using a different pad? As I said above, the hot goes to the bottom right pad in my pic, black/ground goes to the top. I feel like my wiring is jacked, but at the same time, the damn thing runs so I'm...

My HM 4.1 was already built when i purchased it, and I'm trying to smooth things out as best as possible. Ralph, I'm sure you'll see this post, but I'm getting noise issues once again on my probe lines, and I'm wanting to check all my wiring and perform the two mods recommended -- RC filters...

Dave, would love to see what you do with it. I've got an 18.5 but am going to sell it soon and get a 22.5. I'm finally tired enough of briskets and ribs barely fitting.