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The water did indeed bubble away nicely after I took the picture.

I boughta Brinkmann grill that I'm hoping to use for smoking and it came with 2 thermometers built into the hood. Reading online someone suggested the thermometers are often inacurate and should be calibrated, so I followed the instructions to boil a pan of water and dip the ends of the thermometer ...

Great advice, thanks. British weather can't stop me

The magnets are a great idea, I've ordered some. I'll be interested to see how they hold up under temperature, but what's the worst that can happen?

Next to look into charcoal options...

I'm guessing we're talking something like this:
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I didn't know it existed,I may actually use it to fix my exhaust too :) . Can't argue with the price, though shame I can't find ...

Hi Wade, thanks for all your advice. Tinfoil balls sound like a reasonable way to control air intake, at least while I get used to it. Maybe put a better systm in place at some point in the future. I'll get some sealing rope for the hood joints.

But the bigger oles along the back of the hood and on ...

Hey all, my first post here. I've been bbqing for a while and smoked a little on my previous grill, which was a pretty basic barrel. I've now upgraded to a Brinkmann Professional Dual Zone Grill, which definately looks the part and grilling on it is very satisfying, but my first attempt at smoking ...