Vinny G
TVWBB Fan
Hello all. Haven't post on the site for a while. Hope all is well for all!!! I just pulled the trigger on the 22". I already have the 18". I have bin reading on the form, on different posts, that the 22" temps stay at 250 for only about 6 hours. Well on my 18", I foil the water pan, fill the charcoal ring up, add 3 chunks of wood, and add 5 to 8 hot coals. Keep all vent wide open and watch the temp rise. When temp get to about 200 I start shutting bottom vents about half way. At this point I see if temp stay around 225 - 250. If not I open or close the bottom vents according to which way the temps are going. This all takes about an hour to an hour an a half to stay at 250. The 18" stay at this temp for at least 8 to 10 hours if not 12 hours. The reason for the 3 different times are because it all depends on the wind. Very windy days and I don't put up a wind shield the wsm will only stay at 250 for 8 hours. If it is a calm day I can get 12+ hours at 250. So with all that said, I will try whats bin working on my 18" on my new 22" and report back after my first smoke to let you know how it works out. What do you all think the out come will be or not to be.