First WSM Smoke with HeaterMeter

[Mache]

I am getting ready to do my first smoke (10lb brisket) with my newly built HeaterMeter. This unit is replacing an old BBQ Guru Competitor. I have a very early 18" WSM and will be using my BBQ Guru Pit Viper (10 CFM) fan assembly and WSM adapter. What setting do folks recommend for the maximum fan output percentage? Should I leave it at 100% or should I set it lower? Are there any other settings that I should change from the stock ones?

-- Mache

 

[Alan Erickson]

I would check out this post by Darren who also has a 18.5 WSM.

http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?42779-Post-your-HeaterMeter-graphs&p=471508&viewfull=1#post471508

and maybe back a page or so also.

Based on his graph I wouldn't go much more than 30 to 35 percent on the fan. You may also want to crack the other two vents a hair and then let the controller "trim" the temperature. Is this an overnight cook and what temperature are you shooting for?

 

[Mache]

Its a 10 pound packer that I will run at 225 degrees F. I am assuming it will take fourteen to fifteen hours.

-- Mache

 

[Alan Erickson]

Its a 10 pound packer that I will run at 225 degrees F. I am assuming it will take fourteen to fifteen hours.

-- Mache

If you're shooting for 225 F I would think 30 percent fan would be more than enough. That might even be too much if you have the other vents open a bit (a bit being 1/4 open).

Alan