j biesinger
TVWBB Platinum Member
I did my maiden run with a new PID controller from Auber Instruments. I had just under a 1/2 bag of charcoal to do some spares, which I thought was plenty. I made a minion start with about 15 fully lit briquettes, as I normally would. The stoker did ok, but it was blowing pretty much nonstop getting up to temp. And at one point,I came back and it was under temp, and blowing hard again. I stirred up the remaining coals and pushed them towards the stoker and she was good again.
I figured I need to start with a bigger fire and see how it goes. I'm thinking it might work better if it has the opportunity to do both stoking and choking.
Suggestions?
I figured I need to start with a bigger fire and see how it goes. I'm thinking it might work better if it has the opportunity to do both stoking and choking.
Suggestions?