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Turbo butt running a little hot - Help

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Shrek
Shrek Posts: 67
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Set up my MBGE for a ~6# turbo butt.  Got the temp about 275 & put meat on.  Dome temp via my wireless Maverick has held steady @ 298-300 for last 20 minutes.  Vents are damn near closed!  Daisy wheel is nearly shut & bottom vent has maybe .3" open.  Leave it & let it settle in or close it all the way down?
My daughter named my Egg Shrek, because it is big, green, and burps.  
LBGE in Arlington, VA
God Bless America!
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,898
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    I turboed a 8# butt yesterday at 350. Took 5.5 hours to reach 200. I sure wouldn't sweat 300!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Shrek
    Shrek Posts: 67
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    Thanks RRP... I thought I was aiming for ~275 on the turbo method.  Obviously I don't do this often enough! :bawling: 
    My daughter named my Egg Shrek, because it is big, green, and burps.  
    LBGE in Arlington, VA
    God Bless America!
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,898
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    Shrek said:
    Thanks RRP... I thought I was aiming for ~275 on the turbo method.  Obviously I don't do this often enough! :bawling: 
    No - turbo is considered 325 to 350. I chose the 350 due to a deadline.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • sumoconnell
    sumoconnell Posts: 1,932
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    ^^This 

    Have fun!

    Good news is either way it will end up great, just takes longer to go non-turbo.
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    Austin, Texas.  I'm the guy holding a beer.
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  • sumoconnell
    sumoconnell Posts: 1,932
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    PS - sounds like you need a new gasket if you can't get down too low?  Ron may be able to help there too :pensive: 
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    Austin, Texas.  I'm the guy holding a beer.
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,533
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    300 is what I call hybrid turbo, good compromise between turbo (350) and lo-n-slo (250).
    canuckland
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,581
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    Cooking Turbo is so stress free..A few degrees here and there is cool..Good luck and enjoy.
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    You got this with no worries!!! Glad to see you posting again @shrek    What you been up to?

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Dobie
    Dobie Posts: 3,365
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    280 to 300 dome is the sweet spot for me on shoulders and butts. Did a small shoulder today and I'm abut to bust right now from eating it. 
    Jacksonville FL
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