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Catching Fire

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dmchicago
dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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No, not the movie.

One of the many things I've learned about here, but haven't mastered (yet) is catching the fire on the way up.

For example, I'm doing 5 hour ribs today. Just filled my LBGE and placed and lit one fire cube in the center.

My guess is that I DO NOT wait for all the lump to become fully glowing....just until maybe 5-6 inches of he center starts to glow.

Then install PS, grid, shut lid adjust vents and stabilize at my desired temp? (225-250)

Any help would be appreciated.

I'm almost 1 year into the life but my feet still don't reach the pedals.


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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,890
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    Yes - that is the general idea, but I find that hot center needs to be more like 10" first. Normally that's about 15 to 20 minutes after lighting depending on the wind as well.

    I too am doing ribs today, but I prefer turbo so it only takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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    Thanks. My last 3 or 4 rib cooks were turbo and they were a little hit and miss. SWMBO (another tidbit I've learned) is in Florida visiting her Mom so I've got all day with only a few honey-dos left on the list.
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Light the lump in 3-4 places. Install whatever accessories you will be using. Leave dome and bottom vent open for 5 min or so. Close dome, no DFMT and lower still open. Pay attention. When dome temp gets within 10-15* of target, add dfmt if using and close vents to approx settings for desired temp. I have never looked to see how much of my lump is burning.

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

    Michael 
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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    @‌Carolina Q Interesting variation. To late for this cook but next time. Thanks.
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
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    I'm in the @Carolina_Q camp of catching temp close to target temp. With lump to within a couple of inches of the top of the fire ring, the electric starter is plugged in for 8 minutes. When the Maverick timer alerts me, I pull the starter, drop in the setter and raised drip pan, grid and install the pit probe and close the dome, set the Maverick alarm for 10-15 below the target cook temp. After the pit temp alert, drop the DFMT on, dial the petals and bottom vent to expected temp settings. Reset the pit alarm and I keep an eye on the pit temp until it stabilizes.  
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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    Lots of toys for me to wish for @Skiddymarker‌. They are on and stable.
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • llrickman
    llrickman Posts: 654
    edited July 2014
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    heres some great helpful info you may have seen it already but could be very benificial

    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/696661/x/p1  <<<<  TONS of great stuff

    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/670088/x/p1    << Vent Settings
    2 LBGE
    Digi Q
    green Thermapen
    AR

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