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I can't keep the temp under 300

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Grillin_beers
Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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Hey guys.  Sorry I haven't posted in a while.  I've been dealing with some deaths in the family ect and haven't had time for much egging or anything else.  Yesterday I was trying to smoke a butt but I couldn't keep the temp under 300.  At 225 I closed the bottom vent down to a credit card width and had the daisy wheel barely open at the top.  After I thought the temp had stabilized at 250 I added the meat and walked away for two hours.  I came back and it was over 300.  There really wasn't any room to close the vents anymore than I already had.  Could it be that my gasket needs replacing?  I ordered a Rutland and some permatex copper ultra on Amazon at work today.  Also all of my bolts are tightened but there was a good amount of smoke coming out the sides and back. 
1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,581
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    Sorry to hear about the deaths in the family..I think you have answered your own question with the smoke coming out the sides and back...I am sure the Rutland will solve the problem..Good luck.
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
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    Good chance that replacing the gasket and realigning the done afterwards will fix it right up. Need any help just do a search on the forum for gasket replacement. Still having trouble come on back and ask away we aren't going anywhere.
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    I figured as much.  I guess eventually you just have to break down and replace a gasket.  Thanks guys. 
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    Calibrate thermometer and or light less lump  
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,895
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    Too bad you resorted to Amazon - I know a "guy" who could have fixed you up with it cheaper and provides instructions to boot!  B)
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,842
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    "Also all of my bolts are tightened but there was a good amount of smoke coming out the sides and back."

    That tells you that it is probably your gasket. 

    I have not had a gasket for years and rarely see any smoke leak out so your options are probably to get rid of your gasket completely - or replace it.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    The gasket is certainly a possibility. Which Rutland did you order? The one you want is 5/8" wide flat (not rope). As I recall, 84" for a large. Ron sells it in specific lengths depending on what size egg you have.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    @rrp I actually did think of contacting you.. However I'm having 45 people over for Memorial Day so I needed the 2 day shipping.  I hope I didn't offend you.  When I need to put one on my next egg I promise I will contact you. 
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    I forgot to mention that I just Calibrated my thermometer when I ran into this issue.
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,895
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    Grillin_beers said:
    @rrp I actually did think of contacting you.. However I'm having 45 people over for Memorial Day so I needed the 2 day shipping.  I hope I didn't offend you.  When I need to put one on my next egg I promise I will contact you. 
    You didn't offend me. The Permatex needs 24 hours to cure and can not be rushed. Good luck!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    @rrp you mean don't cook on the egg for 24 hours? 
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • RRP
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    Grillin_beers said:
    @rrp you mean don't cook on the egg for 24 hours? 
    That's correct! I received that technical advice from the manufacturer. It hardens to the touch in an hour but the cure is a chemical cure which needs 24 hours. Heat does not speed the curing. I know of one case in particular where a guy only waited 12 hours and the Permatex failed.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • 4Runner
    4Runner Posts: 2,948
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    If it is too close and you can't wait the 24 hours, just go naked (no gasket) and install the Rutland after when you have more time. 
    Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/  and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
    What am I drinking now?   Woodford....neat
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
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    A new Rutland and alignment should fix your issues.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,895
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    4Runner said:
    If it is too close and you can't wait the 24 hours, just go naked (no gasket) and install the Rutland after when you have more time. 
    I agree 100% - when done properly it will last for many years!  So why blow through the effort quickly cutting corners which is a guarantee for failure? 
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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