In the middle of a few test runs running lump using the snake method on the kettle to maintain low temps.
So far so good maintaining 250 for a few hours with the lower vents open just a hair or two and the exhaust about half, however noticing quite a bit of lump never ignites as the fire progresses towards the end of the snake.
On my 3rd run now with practically no need to adjust/chase the fire despite deliberately using pieces of varying size and shape, but i seem to always end up with about 1/4-1/3 of the lump not igniting at all, with some of the pieces although moderately ashed over, it's as if they cooled down way before they had a chance to fully ignite/burn.
Any similar experiences, ideas or suggestions?
Many thanks.
So far so good maintaining 250 for a few hours with the lower vents open just a hair or two and the exhaust about half, however noticing quite a bit of lump never ignites as the fire progresses towards the end of the snake.
On my 3rd run now with practically no need to adjust/chase the fire despite deliberately using pieces of varying size and shape, but i seem to always end up with about 1/4-1/3 of the lump not igniting at all, with some of the pieces although moderately ashed over, it's as if they cooled down way before they had a chance to fully ignite/burn.
Any similar experiences, ideas or suggestions?
Many thanks.