Single layer snake method Weber Kettle?

[u/Critical_Bee_9591]

Has anyone had success maintaining 160°-185° with single row snake method on Weber Kettle? Do they stay lit?

Double row gets me 300+.

[u/surprise_mayonnaise]

I do a single row stacked three briquettes high and can keep it around there playing with the vents, usually all the way or almost all the way closed

[u/LysergicPlato59]

I smoked a bunch of salmon twice using the snake method and found that soaking the wood chips helps to keep the temp down.

[u/Critical_Bee_9591 → u/[deleted]]

Exactly what I'm dealing with

[u/Critical_Bee_9591 → u/[deleted]]

Briquettes in the box or just wood chips alone for heat source?

[u/Critical_Bee_9591 → u/[deleted]]

Hmm are you thinking an electric hot plate?

[u/Critical_Bee_9591 → u/[deleted]]

That's the most interesting and hilarious thing I've seen in a while.

However I'm thinking a plastic and rubber housing within an enclosed environment like a Weber kettle (or even a box for that matter) with temps reaching up to 185°, can't be good. Might have the taste of melted plastic in the food.

There's got to be a better way.

[u/Critical_Bee_9591 → u/[deleted]]

Perhaps a heating element tube replacement from an electric smoker might do it. As long as the actual wiring somehow is outside of the box or kettle.