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racerx414
racerx414 Posts: 6
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
i am having some trouble with my egg and this forum

haha

two weeks new to this
small egg having trouble getting egg to more than 525 temp

cole placement or amount of green egg charcoal a prob i think

anyone?

racerx
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  • trex1210
    trex1210 Posts: 33
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    Racer,

    I have a large, and I am a newbie as well, so take this for what is worth.

    First.......how much lump did you use? Make sure it is filled to the top of the Fire Box

    Second.........Make sure that the holes in your fire box are clear so it can breath.

    Trey
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  • Spaceman Spiff
    Spaceman Spiff Posts: 358
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    How hot are you trying to go?

    525 is pretty decent for a small.

    I use a small hand held fan when I want/need higher temps.

    Spacey
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  • Spaceman Spiff
    Spaceman Spiff Posts: 358
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    How hot are you trying to go?

    525 is pretty decent for a small.

    I use a small hand held fan when I want/need higher temps.

    Spacey
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  • racerx414
    racerx414 Posts: 6
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    just wanted to experment and sear a steak

    how close to grate should coles be
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,897
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    Besides the amount of lump issue have you calibrated your thermometer? Are the holes in your grate clogged? Is the bottom of your firebox properly lined up with the vent and not offset?

    I happen to be one who can get to 775 in my small when I want, but it's not that uncommon to read here that some people simply can not PERIOD.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • racerx414
    racerx414 Posts: 6
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    i will try the line up thing

    hmm will have to guess

    thanks for the tips

    racerx
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  • Mike in Abita
    Mike in Abita Posts: 3,302
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    If you open the lower vent you should be able to stick your ash tool all the way in and touch the other side. If how ever you cannot rake out any ashes your firebox needs alignment.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,897
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    I've tried to talk someone through on the vent line up before and I should have taken a picture, but haven't. Basically it's a matter of holding your eye steady say about 1 foot from the open vent while looking on past at the opening at the bottom of your fire box. Essentially you want the outer vent opening to evenly "frame" the inner fire box opening. If it isn't just tweak until it does. I know this may sound silly, but you'd be surprised how much a non-aligned vent and opening can mess up a max temperature capability. Good luck!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • racerx414
    racerx414 Posts: 6
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    no prob with getting ash out

    will try the eye approach

    you guys are great

    x
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