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Nah, let's wait, everyone else did!! Rob

I guess Kevin's not aware of the embeded transformation program. Rob

Yeah, this is the fun part....enjoy!!! Hurry up!! Rob

Buuurrrnnnttt ennnndddssss!!!!!!! Goooooddd!!!! Rob

I also wanted to make sure you knew the top of the crate is a ramp for the grill, it rolls right off with this set up. Since you asked... Rob

I have to ask, did you get the instructions regarding the crate? Rob

I use the shop vac with drywall filter, this is how I'd clean ash regardless of location. I've had no issues at all, additionally, it rolls rather easily, but the only reason I did roll it out once was to adjust the spring. Cleaning the exterior is not an issue either, as there's room for that in its space, but again, it rolls rather easily. As far as cooking on it in general, I find that there's plenty of room to to anything you want/need, there's plenty of room for everything. I would not consider a total enclosure though, there are reasons to have the front exposed. Rob

Congrats, you're gonna love it! Rob

Enzo Ferrari said there were two colors, black and red, and black only because so many people demanded it. Rob

Excellent video! Brisket looks PDG too! Keep 'em coming. Rob

KK's live up to the hype, and more. Congrats, you're gonna love it! Rob

Anytime!! Rob

We all recently found out that is a serving tray! Per Dennis. Rob

Close the lid literally means close the lid. Some folks leave the lid open for a bit to ensure the fire is lit. Setting the top vent is another action, but the good news is that the top vent setting will likely never change. If you keep it closed enough, wind shouldn't affect the temp. The fan damper is wide open. If you feel that wind is affecting things, by all means, close it a bit. Once your grill is loaded with coal and you're ready to light, get the cyberq set up, and plugged in, vents at their proper settings. Light a very small amount of coal, a verify its lit. Close the lid, and walk away. I do let the temp soak a bit before adding smoke wood, deflector, grates and proteins, it helps in returning to target temp. I let the cyberq do the work, it's literally running before I actually light the fire. Follow these suggestions and your fire will never be more than 5° off, and closer than that once stabilized. Rob

Sounds like you've got the feel for the top vent. You want the fan to run regularly, you want the temp to drop if the fan isn't running regularly. Next time, get the guru set up, light the fire, close the lid, and walk away. These things work as advertised, they just require proper set up. Rob

There's no need to try and trick the cyberq, also no need to choke the fan. As you noted the trick is to keep the top vent almost completely closed. I just barely open from being able to feel the gasket. The cyberq learns your grill during a cook, so if it's not acting just right, re cycle the power. I've used these things for about 4 years, and I love them. There's no need to stay at 225°, it's not a problem, but higher, I like 275°, is way more predictable, a good bit faster with no difference in results. Do you already have the bge coal? If not, get royal oak, that's what bge coal is, just in a different bag and more exspnsive. Rob

OTB=Outside the box. I think it has something to do with Dennis' inspiration for the design of his original grills. Rob

It is. Is that all you see? Sometimes it's only little damp spots and small bubbles. Rob

I would also get your grill in a more controllable configuration. Put the guru plug back in, bottom vent 3/4 open, top vent no more than two turns open. This would normally give you all the heat you need. Rob

I think it's time to check your thermometer, I find it hard to believe 430° for forty minutes with all that going on. Can you remove it? Rob

Happy 4th! Rob

First, a full load of coal is never too much, there's still airflow happening. The most common culprit is the latch, make sure it's closed all the way, sometimes new grills are particularly stiff. Second, make sure BOTH bottom vents are pushed closed all the way, sometimes closing the lid can work bottom vents open. Third, sometimes the top vent needs a little extra twist, but just a little, to make sure the fiber gasket is contacting all around the vent. Rob

They look done. Time to eat. Rob

DAYUM!!!!! Rob

Close the lid, vents open until you hit about 100°. Then close the bottom to about 1/3" open, the top about 1/4 turn open from where you can feel the gasket. Rob