t /sat. on new 08..

Hey Jack. . I just got mine yesterday. I've been reading the forums for some time though. I did a search for "fluctuation", and it seems that the fluctuation you are seeing is normal. . . especially when it's empty.

I seasoned mine last night, and noticed periods of heavy smoke, and periods of almost no smoke at all. Hopefully that is just the temperature fluctuation too.

Hope this helps.
Lyn

Really suggest a through read through the Owners Forum and owners archive.

Like Lyn said, fluctations are normal.

I received my 008 about a week ago and noticed the same thing while seasoning. I would suggest that Cookshack update the owners manual to indicate that such fluctations are normal. It would save a lot of angst on the part of anal new owners, like me.

My first attempt was with baby backs, which my wife really liked. They were even better reheated.

Tomorrow, I 'll take a shot at a small (5.6 lb) brisket.

The unit is incredibly simple to operate. Its just a matter of logging some efforts to get an idea on "how long is this going to take?," how much wood to add and potential hot/cool spots in the unit and wet weather operation.

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Originally posted by AndyHardy:
[qb] My first attempt was with baby backs, which my wife really liked. They were even better reheated.[/qb]

Congrats.. thermostats all have a spread of some type.. some are just a few tenths of a degree apart.. on-off-on.. others, have signifciatly wider spreads. I've been VERY happy with the results produced by my 008 and feel they have done their homework in spec'ing it.

Regarding the ribs being better the next day.. I've also found that most meats are better (smoke wise) the next day.. I think they absorb smoke more deeply into the meat as it sits in the frig.. but may be wrong.

Andy,

I know they always appreciate suggestions. I would either call them or email them. That way they can receive the suggestion direct. The writer(s) don't regularly monitor the forum and that way you can get your comment to the quickly.

smokin'

There is not much way that a book publisher could keep up with all the questions that are very important to all owners,and they know they are important.

The forum,the search,the archives,Smokin' Okie's BBQ Guides would fill many volumes.

They are a great read ,while we all anxiously await the new arrival.

Been there,done that.