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saaben
saaben Posts: 28
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One thing I was struggling with after 5-6 cooks was the opening of the vent below and daisy wheel up top. I then saw a post where people cook with one or the other but not both. I have experimented and it will help me fine tune later on but I have been leaving the daisy wheel off and just using bottom vent or vice versa. May or may not help someone. Loving the egg!!
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I've done it that way for several years now. For a low and slow cook at 250°, I'll use the daisy. Otherwise, top stays wide open. Some guys NEVER use the daisy, even for the low temp cooks.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    edited December 2015
    @Mickey Has been going topless for years.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    My general practice is to leave the daisy wheel off and just use the lower vent. If I can't get low enough with just the lower vent then I'll put on the daisy.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Hotch said:
    @Mickey Has been going topless for years.
    Another bad visual @Hotch
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  • onedbguru
    onedbguru Posts: 1,648
    I guess it depends on the egg size.  My XL, I use both for anything < say 400. above 400 - topless. 
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