Charcoal issue

[DavidDunning]

I have a 22.5 wsm and can’t get lump charcoal to run for 16+ hrs. I refuse to use briquettes with chemicals. I can dump 16lbs of fogo super premium into the ring and it’ll last at most 10 hrs. I’m still waiting on my aftermarket door to arrive. My door leaks a decent amount. Please help, thanks

 

[BFletcher]

I am not a lump user and I've read very little detail about its characteristics but what I have read indicates that--compared to briquettes--it burns hotter and lasts for a shorter duration. If that is true, then I wonder if there is no other option than to replenish lump fuel periodically throughout a long cook.

 

[timothy]

I use lump, ( cheap RO) but cook at higher temps so I can get food done in a 10 hr frame.
I would suggest a more denser lump like jealous devil or similar.
One thing, is the big boy WSM is a fuel hog. So tighten it up.

 

[Seneviseth L]

Invest in gaskets. That will help things immensely. The thing about the WSM is that it isn't insulated, like the Summit, so heat escapes fast.