How long can I cook without refueling?

Unknown · November 2009

I am considering buying an XL Egg and, of course, I have tons of questions. The main question right now is how long can I cook unattended?

When I cook a brisket on my offset pit, I have to get up in the middle of the night to add wood to the smoker. I would love to get the temperature set right (225°F), and not worry about it until morning.

Will the Egg hold a temperature for 8 hours or longer unattended?

Thanks in advance.

outrageous · November 2009

no problem,,,,,,,,,plus several hrs...

NibbleMeThis · November 2009

I have only had a fire go out or jump up in temp overnight once in 2 years. But after years of using my offset, I still can't sleep 2-3 hours without waking up and just checking. I almost never have to make any adjustments, just check the temp.

As far as fuel? I can go 18 hours easy with one load of lump at 225.

Gator Bait · November 2009

My medium BGE will go for 20-24 hours at least at that temp.

Gator

Unknown · November 2009

Great ! Thanks for the quick responses.

I guess that means I'm off to buy an Egg today. Anybody want to buy an offset pit? :laugh:

Unknown · November 2009

Where have I been all my life?

Eggsakley · November 2009

Keep your offset pit. You will find it a convenient place to store some of your eggcessories. :woohoo:

LFGEnergy · November 2009

Go Pokes! Class of 1985, school of Civil Engineering!

Eggsakley · November 2009

Gotta feelin there is gonna be a thumpin in Norman today. :woohoo:

Brokersmoker · November 2009

Typically no problem, make sure to have a way to monitor the temp, just incase you run into a dificult cook for some reason :pinch:

How long can I cook without refueling?

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