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Originally Posted by lewdog
Just a cheap Brinkmann vertical smoker. It spikes super ****ing high and then the coals seems to die out around 6 hours. There are really no vents on this thing to regulate and holding a consistent temp that is low enough (225) here in Phoenix has been tough to do.
I also just feel weird leaving the smoker/coals burning in my back yard all night. Should I not be paranoid about that?
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Yeah, no air vents can be a problem for regulating temps, I can see why you need to monitor it. I suppose you could invest in a thermometer that has range settings so if your temps spike it alerts you, however I would just upgrade to a better smoker. As far as coals burning overnight, as long as you aren't smoking on a flammable surface, it's no worry. Charcoal reacts the same whether you're sitting in your recliner watching the game or lying in your bed getting some sleep.
Good luck.