baffles/restrictors?

[realtorterry]

I have a quick questions for you smoke gods?

I've noticed some kinda baffle/restrictor just over the hole between the firebox & chamber. Is this to keep the heat down on that end of the smoker as I've noticed my meat almost burns there, or does this keep the ash from flying inot the smok chamber that i also have problems with?

 

[rickw]

Its main purpose is to even out the temps all along the cooking surface of the smoker. It will also cut down on ash flying around. I use one in my offset.

 

[rivet]

I'll send you a PM