Hi All
I found a new; old style 18.5in WSM and have only three smokes under my belt, so a complete newbie.
All the forum/YouTube sites I have looked at, say to keep the top vent fully open and control the air flow from the bottom ones. When doing a long smoke (15+ hours) with Heat Beads, water pan full (warm water) and the minion method. I have to keep the bottom vents completely closed and control the top one, mostly half to almost close during the whole smoke. If I open up the top vent and control air flow from the bottom ones the temp skyrockets to 270 – 300+ F and stays there, even if the bottom ones are completely closed.
Not sure what I’m doing wrong here. Hope you can help.
Thanks!!!