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fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
JohnInCarolina said:It is possible that you simply have too much lump in there, and even though you cleaned it, air flow is restricted.
Also, what size of lump pieces are you using? If your lump consist of all smaller pieces, airflow is drastically reduced. Try making a fire with mostly large and medium pieces.
Steven
Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter,
two cotton pot holders to handle PS
Banner, Wyoming -
stemc33 said:JohnInCarolina said:It is possible that you simply have too much lump in there, and even though you cleaned it, air flow is restricted.
Also, what size of lump pieces are you using? If your lump consist of all smaller pieces, airflow is drastically reduced. Try making a fire with mostly large and medium pieces.
stemc33 said:JohnInCarolina said:It is possible that you simply have too much lump in there, and even though you cleaned it, air flow is restricted.
Also, what size of lump pieces are you using? If your lump consist of all smaller pieces, airflow is drastically reduced. Try making a fire with mostly large and medium pieces.
Central Valley CA One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee" -
I'm late to the party. To the OP question... Airflow no doubt.LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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Chubbs said:Agree with others. One last thing is wet lump. Could it have possibly gotten wet?Large Green Egg
Kansas City, KS -
Jam a leaf blower in the bottom vent and clear the pipes. Make sure you have a hose handy and your insurance is paid up.______________________________________________I love lamp..
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jabam said:nolaegghead said:Did you light the top or bottom of the lump?
Little Rock, AR
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Biggreenpharmacist said:jabam said:nolaegghead said:Did you light the top or bottom of the lump?
LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL -
Queue the Mike Hunt troll______________________________________________I love lamp..
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nolaegghead said:Did you light the top or bottom of the lump?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
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@4Runner for your reading pleasure:
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1174027/up-or-down
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Man that thread went crazy in no time. I'm still wading through it. The only reason I asked is on occasion, I'll add lump after a cook is finished to gear up for my next night cook. That is the only time my fire is started on the bottom. I haven't really noticed a difference from when I light the top. Just curious.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 -
So I get home and take everything out including fire ring and fire box, not any build up between them and egg wall, but I did find 3 air holes with chunks stuck in them( one was a chunk of cement) must have come from the RO bag. So I'm thinking stemc33 had it right on the lump size. I won't put all small lumps again. Didn't fire it up tonight as I have bball practice, but I will soon and see if problem is solved.Central Valley CA One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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Good you found the problem. I was having a similiar problem and finally realized it was from wet lump. Even though it didn't appear wet, the early morning mildew gets in your bag and the pit and it makes it hell getting started good.
And btw in case everyone doesn't realize it, I found out Royal Red Oak also supplies the BGE lump charcoal. They just drop it in a BGE bag and double the price
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Doglips said:
And btw in case everyone doesn't realize it, I found out Royal Red Oak also supplies the BGE lump charcoal. They just drop it in a BGE bag and double the priceSteven
Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter,
two cotton pot holders to handle PS
Banner, Wyoming -
4Runner said:Man that thread went crazy in no time. I'm still wading through it. The only reason I asked is on occasion, I'll add lump after a cook is finished to gear up for my next night cook. That is the only time my fire is started on the bottom. I haven't really noticed a difference from when I light the top. Just curious.
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To the OP...you say you cleaned out the egg. Did you remove the Firebox? If so, when you replaced it did you make sure the bottom cutout is lined up with your bottom vent? That could be your air flow problem.
Large BGE, Medium BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, 36" Blackstone Griddle Blackstone Tailgater and Roccbox owner/operator from Los Angeles -
The first time I cleaned it I did not take out firebox. I think my problem was too many small chunks of coal.Central Valley CA One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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