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Egg won't stay at 225

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bamaegger
bamaegger Posts: 6
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Egg won't stay at 225 when I have a digiq set at 225 250 is where it sets any suggestions gasket is ok not too hard or burned
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  • horoegg
    horoegg Posts: 47
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    If you get too much of your coals lit and your firebox is very full it might now be possible to get the egg down to 225. I wouldn't worry about it, the 25 degree difference isn't going to effect whatever you are cooking. 
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  • bamaegger
    bamaegger Posts: 6
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    Thanks I just got the digiq and not real sure how to set the top vent 
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,970
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    Make sure your digi q  fan damper is shut down at least half. Mine is 3/4. Top can be almost be closed completely. Let the fan do the work.
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • bamaegger
    bamaegger Posts: 6
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    I closed off the top completely and have the dampener set to the first line still 250 degrees 
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  • onedbguru
    onedbguru Posts: 1,647
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    Each Egg seems to have it's own "sweet spot". My XL is around the 250 mark.  I start with a full box but only light a small handful.  At the 250 mark, the bottom vent  is open 1/8 an inch and the top petals are barely open.  
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    For the record, not much difference between 225 and 275. Nothing magical about 225. I'd not sweat it and move on. 
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    My egg likes to sit around 250, any lower than that and I worry about the fire going out on me overnight.  250 will work just as well as 225!
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • bill37
    bill37 Posts: 127
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    I close the top vent.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,393
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    @bamaegger - First up, welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.
    Regarding your controller issue-I'm of no help but I would suggest that you take some time to learn how the BGE runs w/o the controller so that if/when it all goes south you can manually intervene and turn out great groceries.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • NewbeeMinimax
    NewbeeMinimax Posts: 174
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    I agree. So many variables. One to consider is get good gasket--from ROn. Gaskets contribute to temp control 
    Bucks County, PA
    Minimax, XL, Flameboss 200, Roccbox

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  • GoooDawgs
    GoooDawgs Posts: 1,060
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    Some punctuation may help us understand the question....
    Milton, GA 
    XL BGE & FB300
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
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    lousubcap said:
    @bamaegger - First up, welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.
    Regarding your controller issue-I'm of no help but I would suggest that you take some time to learn how the BGE runs w/o the controller so that if/when it all goes south you can manually intervene and turn out great groceries.  FWIW-
    Yeah @lousubcap said it best. 

    I have had Eggs for several years. Last night I did my first overnight brisket with a Digi Q, probes, alarms, blah blah. 

    I woke up to alarms like crazy at 0700 but I was able to shut it down and force my temp without putting a fire out...and it has a learning curve. 

    The toys are nice sometimes but some cooks you just gotta be able to do a manual override. 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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