Dan_K
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That’s a point I wanted to ask. Most people talk about finger/finger and a half. On the AK the perforated plate has A/B/C printed on it. I’m assuming the design is keep that plate shut and use the outer plate to control. Does anyone actually use it like that?
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Cheers. My main concern at this point is whether I need to run another cure to a higher temp. It feels like I should
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Used a wood wool starter Charcoal was Big K red bag. Not had a chance to source anything better - especially as the BBQ came 5 days early! I suspect that I did close the vents too early. I let the fire lighter burn out, then shut the lid for about 5 minutes with the vents open before closing the vents for 1/2 hour, then opening then a bit more. Deflector went in when I shut the lid.
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Cure didn't quite go as I expected. Took about an hour to get to 100C, gradually opening vents. I then opened them fully and added in the Inkbird and maxed out at about 130C an hour later, at which point I think the charcoal ran out as heat has been falling since. It's been running since about 12:30 and now at 69C, so should that have been enough?
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Hey all. Been lurking here for the last few days since ordering my AK on Sunday Very impressed that it arrived today and everything seems to be in order as far as I can tell. A couple of pinprick marks in the glaze, where it looks like it's bubbled. I'm assuming that's normal for ceramic of this size. Just need to get it cured. How long should I expect to give it to cure? Manual says 200g charcoal to 200C max - do I just let that burn out?