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dpicker688
dpicker688 Posts: 2
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I purchase a Large big green egg a few weeks ago. The first time I used the temp got well above 600 degrees. The last few time i couldnt get the temp above 500. Can anyone help solve my issue. I live in Texas and have a small back yard so i thought airflow might be the issue..

THanks
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  • egret
    egret Posts: 4,170
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    If you haven't changed anything such as moving the firebox so the opening isn't lined up with the draft door, the most likely culprit is charcoal that is not real dry, usually as a result of being outside in the high humidity either in the bag or in the egg.....
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  • dpicker688
    dpicker688 Posts: 2
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    makes sense. the charcoal has been sitting outside and its rather humid here in Dallas
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  • Smokin Tiger
    Smokin Tiger Posts: 352
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    Just a thought...

    Check the holes in the firebox and fire grate to make sure they are not blocked.

    TC
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  • PhilsGrill
    PhilsGrill Posts: 2,256
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    Yes a small backyard will restrict the air flow to almost nothing. You need to move the house to the right about five feet for better air flow. :whistle:

    With the fun out of the way, ;) make sure your firebox hole is aligned with the bottom door. After EVERY cook, stir the ashes so all the ash falls through and make sure all grate holes and firebox holes are not blocked. Cook on!
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  • civil eggineer
    civil eggineer Posts: 1,547
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    I have a medium egg. Before every cook I pull out the remaining lump and fire ring and burn chamber then use a couple of putty knives to remove all of the ashes. Re-assemble, put new lump on bottom and used on top of that. Don't have any temp problems.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,889
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    you do that before EVERY use? Trust me, you have to be the only egger who does that! There's really no need - I do that complete knock down only twice a year.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
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    LOL, haven't done it in a year in a half.

    GG
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
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    You yard has nothing to do with it, unless you want an excuse to move and get bigger property.

    I don't have a humidity problem like you have there. Get some kind of sealed container for your new lump. Kingsford has a nice charcoal storage bin that works perferct for me.

    You can see a picture of it here http://www.stacksandstacks.com/track/rd.html?id=176&product_page=11462_kingsford-kaddy-charcoal-dispenser&sku=11462&utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase

    I picked mine up from Home Depot for $12.

    If it isn't humidity check you lump. Was some from last cook, if so, did you get the ash out of it and is what is in you egg small pieces.

    I would think you have smaller pieces of lump in your firebox which restricts air flow. Using a wiggle stick through the lower vent usually will correct the problem.

    Make sure your firebox opening is alligned with the lower vent (when the egg is cool).

    GG
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  • Beanie-Bean
    Beanie-Bean Posts: 3,092
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    I do the same thing for the SBGE. The dealers here didn't have the ash tools for the small egg, so I tried using the one I have for the LBGE--too big! It's just as easy to take the whole thing apart and brush out the ash with some newspaper. No real temp problems there.

    I only take apart the LBGE when changing out the fire ring to the 2" for the big low-and-slow cooks.
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  • Beanie-Bean
    Beanie-Bean Posts: 3,092
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    Sorry to hear about that...the other guys have posted some good advice--make sure the openings line up below, and use some dry lump. I just keep mine in the garage, where it's relatively dry.

    What part of Dallas? Got some friends and relatives up in that area, and I'm usually there a couple times a year.

    Congrats on the egg, and welcome to the EggNation!
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,889
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    Mike,
    Here's the cleaner-outer I made for my small just using some strap steel and a 1.75" piece of brass. Bent at 90° and pop-riveted together. Sure a lot easier and cleaner than a full knockdown every time.
    IMG_0962.jpg
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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