When it comes to airflow, the 3-wheelers are much better …. trust me ….
I can run a snake …. 2 vents closed …. vent opposite the heat fully open … lid vent is fully open and also opposite the heat ….
Easily runs at 275-300°. Done overnights using this method.
Only problem is … theory and practical sometimes conflict …. ash build-up seems to mess-up this theory …
So, I continue to use my OTs for 99% of my cook-ups ….
Hey Mac, so you run the vents on the coal side closed and the meat side open? I've been running the exact opposite. Had good success so far. Is there a thought behind that or is it just the way you've always done it? Also, what do you mean about the ash build up? Does it get to your open vent? I'll try it your way next session.
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Hey Travis, yes, that is the way I run it. I might have picked it up from buckie or Duke …. or both.
Not sure why I mentioned ash build-up …
I don't usually have any issues regarding that when I run a snake in the 3-wheeler.
To the original question of the OP, I suppose it's kind of like comparing apples to oranges … But, not really … But, sort of.
When the OT system is wide open, three holes allow air in …. When the 3-wheeler is wide open, twelve holes are allowing air in.
It's amazing how smaller holes will provide a better environment for convection.
These are just my thoughts … I've been known to have my head up my a$$ sometimes.