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a newbie hello!

Postby 35lee » 30 Apr 2014, 16:37

HI there ya'll...recently got meself a weber kettle tried for the first time this evening only to discover that the lumpwood had almost all gone before the food was cooked. I heated the coals with my old chimney had the bottom vent open and the top partially yet it'd almost all gone :cry: .
any tips from you guys :D thankyou
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Re: a newbie hello!

Postby keith157 » 01 May 2014, 06:45

What brand of fuel were you using ?
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Re: a newbie hello!

Postby ConorD » 01 May 2014, 07:16

Better fuel - also how long were you cooking for?
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Re: a newbie hello!

Postby 35lee » 01 May 2014, 10:15

Big k lumpwood fir fuel. I used my chmney to heat it up. I probably got 15-20mins roughly before they were near enough cold.
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Re: a newbie hello!

Postby Tyrone1Wils » 01 May 2014, 10:52

Also, I'd suggest having the top vent fully open while restricting air flow from the bottom vents
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Re: a newbie hello!

Postby 35lee » 01 May 2014, 17:42

Ok ta noted.
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