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    Two weekends ago was the maiden voyage for the new XL. I was surprised that it held 12 or more lbs. of lump. I did 4 hrs at 250ish for some ribs. When I went to add some today it looked like it had hardly used any at all. Added a few pieces just because. 
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      Yeah, my medium is very frugal that way. I did the third cook today without adding any extra lump. Of course, I am using the center-cut stuff, so I may never have to add any more.
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      XL is very efficient. I just add if it needs it for short cooks. 
      If doing a L&S cook, I'll fill it up beforehand.
      Welcome to the forum!
      SE PA
      XL, Lg, Mini max and OKJ offset
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      Dee XL is Dee best!

      I had a large, haven't looked back.

      Ceg
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      I've had a large for a year or so but bought the XL for a lake house. Lovin it. 
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      edited May 2017
      A full load in the XL will go for more than 24hrs at 250.  And I have then, with the leftovers, did 2 350-450 cooks (burgers and steaks) without adding any additional.
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      Love my XL!
      “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
      Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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      onedbguru said:
      A full load in the XL will go for more than 24hrs at 250.  And I have then, with the leftovers, did 2 350-450 cooks (burgers and steaks) without adding any additional.
      So here's an interesting thought... aside from the mini and max, I wonder if all the eggs can do >24 hours at 250? I've done it easily on my large. The XL can. I seem to recall someone saying the medium can. Small? Idk. 
      Large BGE in Moore, OK
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