forgot to add this......its very efficent so yes its easy to run,but you will need to be close by every 15-30 minutes thats the nature of the stick burner.if your looking for "set it and forget it" look into insulated vertical cabinet.
I would love to have a smoker like that. But being available to feed it that often..whew. It ain't often that I'm around the house for that amount of time to stay tending the fire... Have you ever tried using larger splite? Wondering if that would burn the way you need it, but extend time between feedings?
Larger splits not only burn dirty but also too hot,I control my temps with the amount of fuel I give it,small hot fire works best. They make an optional charcoal basket which would get you 8+ hr burn time,but that kinda screws up the idea of having a stick burner in the first place.
I’m looking for one of these griddles as well. Few different ones out there, but the Blackstone looks like a contender.
Ive had that happen from August sun directly on the komado-gotta really keep the vents almost closed for temps to stay down at that time of year
have that anytime with my Traeger grill... if I cook in the shade I keep more consistent, than with sun on the lid...