I picked up a Char Griller Pro while the site was down. I gave it a dry run just turning the deflector plate upside down and used one chimney of charcoal. With the vents all wide open and the temp outside at 20* I couldn't get it over 200*.
So with that done the mods started.
First I raised the fire grate about 3". I used an old freezer shelf that was laying around. On top of that went the fire grate that came with it and a fire basket.
Next I used the bolts that hold the SFB on and hung the deflector on those. Blocked the other side up with a block of wood. Later I drilled a couple of holes and put some 3" bolts in to hang this side.
Lowered the chimney to the grate level with a flexable elbow
Retested the next day and got to 230* with less than 10* difference from side to side. This was in temps in the teens and windy. Can't wait for some normal weather for actually smoke on it.
So with that done the mods started.
First I raised the fire grate about 3". I used an old freezer shelf that was laying around. On top of that went the fire grate that came with it and a fire basket.
Next I used the bolts that hold the SFB on and hung the deflector on those. Blocked the other side up with a block of wood. Later I drilled a couple of holes and put some 3" bolts in to hang this side.
Lowered the chimney to the grate level with a flexable elbow
Retested the next day and got to 230* with less than 10* difference from side to side. This was in temps in the teens and windy. Can't wait for some normal weather for actually smoke on it.
