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My old offset smoker was running 50 degrees too hot last week, and I found the fix in a weird spot.
I was trying to smoke a pork shoulder in my backyard, and the temp gauge just kept climbing no matter how little wood I added. After an hour of fussing, I checked the seal around the firebox door and found a big gap I'd never noticed, so I stuffed it with some foil. Has anyone else had a simple leak cause that much trouble with their fire management?
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eric_carr1mo ago
Ever check the chimney damper? Mine was stuck open once and caused the same wild temp swings (drove me nuts until I found it).
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paulc931mo ago
That's a solid tip. A stuck damper basically turns your chimney into a giant vacuum hose pulling warm air right out of the room. Could also be a warped or rusted seal that isn't closing all the way, even if the handle moves.
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