Do I need two ThermoWorks Bellows units for my 22" WSM?


 
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Christopher Newkumet

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Hi all. I’ve used the Bellows rig — probes + Signals unit — for a while now, and I continue to struggle to get temperatures up above 220ish. I’ve never been able to get it above 275ish for any extended period. Last night I started a cook with six pork shoulders — I know, that’s a lotta meat so gonna be a challenge — but still I couldn’t get the smoker hot enough. In frustration I removed the bellows and opened all the vents. That did the trick, but I’m wondering now if I need two Bellows units for my 22” WSM. I seem to recall when I first installed the Bellows that the instructions made some mention of a second unit. Thoughts?
 
No, you do not need a second unit.
I can get up into the 400+ range with my single Bellows on the WSM 22.5"
To fully understand what is happening, if you could describe how you are setting up the WSM w/Bellows, ie charcoal amount, arrangement, smoking wood location, starting procedure, vent opening positions, water pan status, etc, that would really help.
 
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