I started having more success when I poured my lit coals in 1 small pile and not sprinkled all over the top. I fill basket, remove 38 coals from the center (looks like a tire), start the 38 coals in a chimney and fill the center of the tire with the lit coals.
I'd recommend a shorter chimney (mini Weber). Easier to pour inside the PBC.
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