How do I.......

SteveinTracy

what is the best/fastest way to start the lump/wood chunks and get the dome temp to 250-275?

BYS1981

Light a chimney with lump,  add to egg, wait. 

That's how I do it, so I know it's the best way. 

aukerns08

A propane or MAP torch will get the lump the started nice and quick.  For 250-275 I light about a softball size amount of lump in the center, let it get some air for a minute or two, shut the lid and leave the vents wide open until the needle starts getting towards 200 and start shutting the vents down to catch the temp.  Takes about 15-20 minutes or so, doesn't bother me though, that's good beer drinking time.

fishlessman

this is very fast and after a weeks soak you have a years supply. dont let the fire get too big for low temps
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1143722/napkin-and-oil-trick-was-messy

dougcrann

Weed burner. Blast one section and hurry getting it together quick.  Last I used the Egg, prior to this nasty stomach bug setting in, had it at 450* in under 4 minutes. 

SmokeyPitt

A shop vac or a hair dryer blown in the bottom vent will also accelerate the lighting time.  If you are using starters or oil/napkins I think it is best to do this after they have gone out (or don't overdo it).  I have found if you accelerate it too much the starters just burn up really fast before the lump has time to catch on.  Once you have the lump burning forced air will really make it climb fast.   

You can use a yard blower but IMO this is too much air and makes a mess.  

swordsmn

I use this (from home depot)  BZ8250HTKC Map-Pro Hose Torch Kit

expensive  but no more $$  than a wired looftlighter   & no power cords!!

SoCalTim

@SteveinTracy  ... hey brother, what's the hurry? Assuming your doing a low and slow? Let it come up slow and ease into your projected temp ... that way you don't overshoot. 

Ladeback69

SmokeyPitt said:

A shop vac or a hair dryer blown in the bottom vent will also accelerate the lighting time.  If you are using starters or oil/napkins I think it is best to do this after they have gone out (or don't overdo it).  I have found if you accelerate it too much the starters just burn up really fast before the lump has time to catch on.  Once you have the lump burning forced air will really make it climb fast.   

You can use a yard blower but IMO this is too much air and makes a mess.  

I used to use a hair dryer, but now I use my new leaf blower.  Be careful when trying to hurry or you will over shut it.  It only takes my XL to get to 225 in about 20 minutes if I let it go on its own.

dlk7

I use a Bernzomatic TS8000 with my XLs.  I only light the area directly under what I'm cooking.  For low and slows, I light about 3 inches forward of center for about 40 seconds, open the top and bottom vents all the way and start closing the vents when it hits about 200.  With Rockwood charcoal and my trusty MAP torch, I can be cooking in less than 15 minutes at 225 or 600 degrees.

MN-Egger

dlk7 said:

I use a Bernzomatic TS8000 with my XLs.  I only light the area directly under what I'm cooking.  For low and slows, I light about 3 inches forward of center for about 40 seconds, open the top and bottom vents all the way and start closing the vents when it hits about 200.  With Rockwood charcoal and my trusty MAP torch, I can be cooking in less than 15 minutes at 225 or 600 degrees.

This mirrors my experience and when I messed up and had a flame out, the mapp torch got that fire back going in 2 minutes!

lkapigian

I am in the Chimney Camp

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