Set up for a long cook, 130-140 briquittes (7-8 ) lbs with pecan chunks.
I think it'll burn 8-10 hours with this load & I could have added 3-4 more lbs.
Maze set up, & butt on.
Using me I-grill to monitor
Ill keep informed .
Maze with pecan
Charcoal added, fire at one end
Butt on cooker with heat shield & grate in place
Finished butt
Pic of heat shield
Kettle ran 215-255F without adding fuel for 10 hours.