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lucky67
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BGE
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10/11/2009 10:47:08 PM
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i just got my 1st one--doing ok, but cant seem to get temp above 400--have both dampers open & no leaks --help !!
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Try leaving the top off to get up above your desired temp and then damper down a bit. Also, if you get small pieces of coal/ash wedged in a several of the holes it can reduce proper airflow; make sure they are clear after each use.
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WarEggle
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BGE
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10/12/2009 10:49:26 AM
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Tell me step by step of how exactly you are lighting it?
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lucky67
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BGE
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10/12/2009 10:49:44 AM
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thanks
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Mack
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Don't have an Egg, But
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10/12/2009 11:04:18 AM
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old charcoal acts like this. I think it absorbs moisture after the bag is opened and will not burn properly.
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Maverick
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Found on BGE Website
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10/12/2009 11:20:44 AM
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I still cannot get the temperature of my Big Green Egg above 350°F. What could I be doing wrong?
There are two common reasons why the EGG will not reach higher temperatures.
The first is lack of airflow. Make sure that all of the air holes are free of obstructions, including those in the fire grate, the fire box, and the space behind and around the firebox. It is also necessary for the horseshoe shaped opening in the firebox to be aligned with the lower draft door in order to obtain proper air flow. Increasing the amount of air will ensure the EGG reaches higher temperatures.
The second reason you may have trouble attaining higher temperatures is that the lump charcoal is wet or damp. If charcoal is wet, or was wet and has not completely dried, it will be very difficult to reach higher cooking temperatures. Removing the wet charcoal and replacing it with fresh, dry lump coal will remedy this problem.
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lucky67
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BGE
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10/12/2009 11:21:39 AM
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charcoal--BGE lighter stick--leaving damper open, top open for about 10 minutes
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lucky67
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Found on BGE Website
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10/12/2009 1:20:19 PM
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per BGE people, i have been putting in too much charcoal
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roswellric
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Found on BGE Website
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10/12/2009 2:21:00 PM
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This may sound silly but are you sure you took all the packing material out of the egg? The top and bottom vent is open wide? I have never seen one that wouldn't go nuclear on you if the vents are wide open....
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WarEggle
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BGE
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10/12/2009 5:25:34 PM
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Too much charcoal wouldnt be a a total problem. It would simply mean just more time to get the air flowing from the bottom to the hot coal. If you want to experiment, open the bottom vent all the way and just take the daisy wheel completely off. If it's not popping within 20-30 minutes then you gotta problem. You can always leave the whole lid open to get her going hot real fast. I still tend to do that from time to time for a quick cook.
My suggestion, lose the BGE lighter. Invest in a chimney at walmart for around $5. Gets it going faster and, in my opinion, a better cook. The lighters tend to leave hot spots on the grill and doesnt provide the best ability for the egg. That's my $.02.
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Mack
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Dump the Kingsford bag
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10/12/2009 6:41:41 PM
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that you have stored on the porch all Summer, with the rain, rain. It's WET. It's mildewed. It's molded.
Go buy a fresh bag of Royal Oak Lump, and fire it up. Try it?? Damp charcoal will light and turn grey, but it is NOT HOT.
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Little Talisi
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Salmon marinade
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10/13/2009 7:59:18 AM
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We are home now for awhile. Let me know when you are going to cook again and we will walk over and offer any assistance that we can from start to finish. By the way what will be for dessert?
The salmon marinade is the following:
1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Heat all ingredients together over low heat. Marinate salmon for 1/2 to 1 hour. Cook salmon 4 to 5 minutes per side and baste with marinade while cooking. Use indirect heat or grill at 400 degrees.
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