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1st Time Vortex

Started by docBob, July 14, 2019, 06:09:20 PM

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docBob

First time using the Vortex. Made a few mistakes. The biggest was filling the vortex with a full chimney. Needed only 3/4 at most. Otherwise, very happy with Hot Wings.


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slimmdunkin

My vortex is not getting hot enough. Could I be filling it too much?


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ASpitzer

Do you have your vents wide open? It should get plenty hot with a chimney of fully lit coal and the vents wide open.
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bamakettles

Crack the lid, you'll have all the heat you want and then some.


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Big Dawg

Yeah, I never fill the Vortex, even when I use it on my 26er to cook a whole family pack of wings.







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