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My first overnight cook tonight, questions and progress.

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @noregard‌
    I'm still hanging in here brother. I think coming out the gate you let your egg get to hot and now you are having to fight to get the temp down. If you are using a drip pan pour some water in the pan and the temp will drop like a rock!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Being productive is good....those knives won't sharpen themselves!

    The egg is a big carburetor.  The vents, air density as a function of temperature and altitude, control the limiting reagent - oxygen - to the fuel - lump.  If you started a big fire and the temp is high though the vents almost closed, the tendency is to keep closing the vents.  Hours later, when it cools down you may find your fire starving for oxygen and it can extinguish.  Don't chase the fire down below what SGH's vent settings are, and don't chase it up if you put cold meat in it.  It's a low and slow, things happen very slowly over a long period of time.   
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    NPHuskerFL said:

    stemc33 said:

    I also noticed that you said you opened it and blew in it to get it going again.

    Ya know ya need a pit controller when.... You're giving your egg a blowjob.. =))

    Too funny
    8-X
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • noregard
    noregard Posts: 306
    edited July 2014
    Last temp check (1/2 hr interval) was down to 255, opened the vents to SGH settings and am feeling optimistic that I'll be good to go from this point.  Will check it again but hoping for the best.  

    Just stumbled across a TV show called Beer Geeks, another productive event!
    Lethbridge, Alberta         LBGE & MM
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @noregard‌
    You may have to tweak them a little depending on how big of a pile of lump that you have burning but they should get you real close.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @noregard‌
    How is the temp looking now?

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @noregard‌
    I'm taking it that you have things under control and have turned in for the night. Have a good one and hope it turns out well my friend.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • noregard
    noregard Posts: 306
    Seems to be steady at 250 ish, smells AMAZING as soon as you step outside the door.  I gave it one more tweak.  Going to check it once more in a bit then call it a night.  I'd like to see it around 260 but I'm not going to work it all night.

    Thanks to everyone.
    Lethbridge, Alberta         LBGE & MM
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @noregard‌
    Don't fret over 10 degrees as it will rise some as the meat starts coming up to temp. If you are locked at 250 I would let it ride my friend because she will walk up a little as the cook progresses.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @noregard‌ +1 at what @SGH‌ said. let it roll. & catch some zzzzz
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • noregard
    noregard Posts: 306
    SGH said:
    @noregard‌ Don't fret over 10 degrees as it will rise some as the meat starts coming up to temp. If you are locked at 250 I would let it ride my friend because she will walk up a little as the cook progresses.
    @SGH I was thinking exactly that.

    Lethbridge, Alberta         LBGE & MM
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @noregard‌
    If she is locked in get you some rest my friend. Just be certain that she is locked and settled then let her ride.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • noregard
    noregard Posts: 306
    edited July 2014
    D'oh!  290* again!  Time for one more i guess.  Feels like I'm chasing a unicorn.
    Lethbridge, Alberta         LBGE & MM
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Foghat. Slowride.: http://youtu.be/9r83ym0GHZ8

    Al Green - Ride Sally Ride (Full Length): http://youtu.be/n5gAyQ8y27k

    @noregard‌ let it ride amigo.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @noregard‌
    Something don't sound right. When you are adjusting the vents are you making small or large adjustments? I ask because it doesn't take much to affect the temp dramatically. Make only minor adjustments. If you are making only minor adjustments and the temp is swinging that wildly I feel something is out of whack some where. Not sure what but something.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited July 2014
    @sgh & @noregard‌ Hasta mañana amigos.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @NPHuskerFL‌
    Have a good one brother.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • noregard
    noregard Posts: 306
    @sgh I think my mistake was making a small adjustment on both vents at once. It was down to 275 10 minutes ago, so its dropping quite quickly which to me means I caught it early.  I left it alone (for once and will check again in a bit)  I'm really not that bothered with it anymore, somewhat relieved that it is staying lit actually.  

    That being said, it does make me think harder about getting a controller.  I know the purists cringe at the thought, but it really would simplify things…if the work as promised.  I was just reading about the stoker system, seems pretty slick.
    Lethbridge, Alberta         LBGE & MM
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @noregard‌
    I have been considering getting one myself. For my vertical cabinet not my egg. I have got fair at regulating my egg. Sure would make things easier. No question of that.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • noregard
    noregard Posts: 306
    all the way down to 255 now, changing pretty quickly
    Lethbridge, Alberta         LBGE & MM
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @noregard‌
    Did you use a lot of chips? It almost sounds like something is lighting and going out for the temp to jump up and down that fast. I have seen it happen with chips.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • noregard
    noregard Posts: 306
    A few handfuls total, in layers throughout. That could be part of it. I'm not normally someone to tinker with stuff, but from the rough start I had I probably did make more/slightly bigger adjustments than needed. I'm starting g to grasp how the smallest adjustment makes quite a difference at these lower temps.

    I'm going to leave it alone and get some sleep.

    Thanks again. Check in tomorrow to see the results.
    Lethbridge, Alberta         LBGE & MM
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @noregard‌
    Have a good one brother and good luck.

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  • jhl192
    jhl192 Posts: 1,006
    A few comments. +1 on the 250 degrees. Vents should be barely open. May have restricted air flow due to small pieces. Consider a high-Q grate for better air fow. I would probably go higher with the lump so you don't run out. Try to catch the temp before it goes above your target temp. Do not panic. There is a lot of flexibility for things to go wrong and still serve a great dinner on time! Good luck.
    XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE 
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Has it settled down for you yet @noregard?

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • noregard
    noregard Posts: 306
    edited July 2014
    I've been ever so gently turning it down over the last few hours. 
     Time. Dome. IT. 
     5:30 290* 140* 
    7:00 275* 169* 
    8:00 255* 176*

     If this keeps up its going to be done way early, too early to FTC even. Didn't seem to be much of a stall for so e reason.
    Lethbridge, Alberta         LBGE & MM
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    You may hit a stall around 180. I have seen that several times and without much of a early stall the late one may take a while to push through.

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  • noregard
    noregard Posts: 306
    @mattman3969: that would be fine by me. I'm going to take the temp down to slow it as much as possible, 225* if I can. Supper is at 5, from what I've read 6 hours is about max for FTC, so hopefully I can drag out this last 24* for 3 or more hours.
    Lethbridge, Alberta         LBGE & MM
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 7,355
    After reading this whole thread you are going to need to get some rest before your guests arrive at 5.00 pm..Otherwise you are going to be missing in action..Hope it all turns out great and try and enjoy your Sunday..
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • Nanook
    Nanook Posts: 846
    It may take longer than you think to go from 176* to 205*......
    GWN
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