Brinkmann Trailmaster Limted Edition - mods

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drphx81

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Jul 1, 2013
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Phoenix, AZ
Hey everyone. I'm almost done and have completed over 8 mods and have made this cheap smoker into an airtight master piece. Last thing I need advice on is on pros and cons of fire bricks for temp maintenance?? Should I put maybe 2 or 3 on top of my tuning plates? Any and all advice is much appreciated.
 
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I'm going to post a pic of all my mods. I will
Explain each mod after I post all pics
 

I installed 5.5 inch 200 pins pressure toggle clamps on each side that compresses the gasket seal. No smoke is leaking out of this puppy now!! Highly recommend.
 

I drilled a 5/8 hole and put a rubber grommet in these holes are for my digital temp probes one on the left and one on the right. I fabricated a rubber stopper once the probe is in to prevent any heat or smoke escape.
Next pic will show the hole plugged with the stopper!
 

I replaced the porcelain grates that came with the smoker with 3/4 inch stainless explained metal. I had the metal shop cut the piece into 3 pieces and used a grinding dremel bit to take down the razor sharp edges.
 

So once I put my basket back in ...then put a brick in back or front or back of the basket resting in the bottom grate?
 
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