PBC lid not secure

[net_introvert]

I noticed that there is smoke coming from the lid gap on the top of my PBC. Is this normal, as others have said that it is not? I'll take a picture to see if anyone has any opinions.

[Jerod Broussard]

If it causes your temps to rise it is a problem.

[net_introvert]

It seems like it is flush with the top of the barrel, but it will slide a little if you move it. I need to get a temperature probe for the barrel still, so I'll have to wait and see if it's affecting the temperature.

[Jerod Broussard]

I typically have a little smoke whispering out.

[Joedvasquez]

Be careful with that. I was having that issue and my temps were up in the high 400s. I had to put pavers on the lid to settle the temp. They told me that a little bit was normal as Jerod said. I'd just monitor it closely.

[net_introvert]

It's not too much, less than is coming out of where the bars go in, but I'd read in a few other threads where it was said that no smoke should come out of here. I'll monitor and definitely check once I have my probe to monitor the smoker temp. Thanks all!

[David Parrish]

Use a rubber mallet to get the lid on tight... Then use the mallet to lightly knock the lid up a little bit when you're ready to take it off. Works great.

[Redlegrod]

I guess my lid doesn't fit like your lid does David Parrish . My lid when placed on the cooker will slide around in a circle with a little touch of the handle. I guess I don't think tapping it with a mallet will work in my case.

[fzxdoc]

For those of you having problems with the newer PBCs with lids that don't seem to fit tightly, take a look at this topic:

https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/grills-and-smokers/charcoal/pit-barrel-cooker/170573-pbc-struggling-with-temps

You may find some answers.

Redlegrod

Best wishes with your new PBC,

Kathryn, (who hearts her PBC)

[Pit Barrel Cooker Co.]

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