I absolutely LOVE this set up. I got mine back in October and my 9yo kettle has been a whole new experience since then.I use a modified lighting sequence, however. It works best for me… I bought the mini Weber chimney (roughly half the size of the regular chimney)… and I use that to light my charcoal (usually about 10-15) off to the side.I fill the SNS+ with whatever charcoal I’m going to use for the cook… but I keep the corner empty… then when my charcoal is ready, I dump it into the empty corner.Then I shut the lid and let the grill come up to my desired temp.Once my grill is up to temp… that’s when I add my water. I used to add it in the beginning… but temperature ramp up was taking WAY longer and I was burning unnecessary fuel (and water).Happy grilling!