Time to reach set temps?

[SuperDave]

My previous smoker was a propane unit and I was used to quicker start button to cooking temp reactions.  What are you guys with model 4's experiencing for reaching your program set points? 

 

[SuperDave]

My second smoke with my Auber and both have taken around 1:45 to go from ambient to programmed temp. 

 

[BHamel]

Dave,

How long does it take to reach temp when empty?  I am guessing it is just the meat in the smoker acting as a heat sink that is causing the delay.

 

[swthorpe]

Nearly 2 hours to reach temp seems like a long time.  I have a #2 and it reaches the set temp usually within 1 hour.  This weekend I was smoking in 15F weather and I reached 225F within 1 hour; all I had in the smoker was 17 meatballs.

 

[SuperDave]

Dave,

How long does it take to reach temp when empty?  I am guessing it is just the meat in the smoker acting as a heat sink that is causing the delay.

BH,
Reason for posting the thread was to see if other model 4 owners experienced the type of temperature lags and to point out that this is very much a factor in determining ones smoke times. 

 

[Phat termite]

Mine gets to 225 in about an hour, last week I did 12 slabs of baby backs (3 racks 4 slabs each), 5.5 hours, start to finish.. I'll watch it closer next time I cook & will let you know exactly how long it takes... Keep in mind that mine is usually starting at 60 - 80 degrees this time of year...

 

[id2nv2nj2ca]

Mine gets to 225 in about an hour, last week I did 12 slabs of baby backs (3 racks 4 slabs each), 5.5 hours, start to finish.. I'll watch it closer next time I cook & will let you know exactly how long it takes... Keep in mind that mine is usually starting at 60 - 80 degrees this time of year...

How did you get 12 racks of baby back ribs on 3 shelves, did you use rib racks?