SM360 Chimney issue

Former Member

Hi All, new year and this is my first post.
I have a problem when using my SM360...
For such a large smoker, the 2 small chimneys are just not large enough to let the smoke out fast enough. There just does not seem to be very good ventilation on it and the smoke inside sits around too long and becomes very bitter and stale, affecting the taste of the bbq. Do you have any tips or advice to fix this problem? Thanks in advance!

7/30/158:15 AM

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joemMember

What kind of type/source of wood are you using, is the bark on the wood, and how much? Have you discussed this issue with Bill/Tony @ COOKSHACK?

7/30/1510:15 AM

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morningflyerMember

I am guessing you are using to much wood, to much will definitely make it bitter

7/30/152:19 PM

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Originally posted by morningflyer:
I am guessing you are using to much wood, to much will definitely make it bitter

Agree. That design is well tested. Just cut back on wood. And don't soak it (in case you are)

7/31/1512:06 AM

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astronorickMember

quote:
Originally posted by chefdrew:
Hi All, new year and this is my first post.
I have a problem when using my SM360...
For such a large smoker, the 2 small chimneys are just not large enough to let the smoke out fast enough. There just does not seem to be very good ventilation on it and the smoke inside sits around too long and becomes very bitter and stale, affecting the taste of the bbq. Do you have any tips or advice to fix this problem? Thanks in advance!

Like Okie mentioned, it is a well tested and widely used smoker. If your getting bitter tastes, you may want to let the wood burn off for 1/2 hour or so to get past the white smoke stage of burning, then load the smoker with meats.
Rick

8/4/155:36 AM

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