Cheap insulation for firebox

[PassTheFlux]

Hello all,

I have a Dyna-glo wide body, and it goes through a basket of coal (even with the minion method) in approximately 2-3 hours. I have a feeling that if I can insulate the firebox I will be able to get another hour or so out of those charcoals. I have already put high heat res glue around the whole smoker and insulation on the doors. What would job suggest I use as a cheap insulation on the outside of the firebox?

Thanks!

Pass

 

[JWFokker]

Welding blanket, ceramic fiber insulation, rockwool.

 

[Berettaclayshooter]

You could also line the fire box with fire brick. Anything to give yourself more thermal mass will help your cooker retain heat.

 

[PassTheFlux]

I am going to try some welding blanket as it seems I can prob cover the whole thing for less than 50$ will let you know how it goes!

 

[sseaney]

I've used a welding blanket on my last two vertical smokers. They work great but are a little 'ugly'.

What is a good alternative for insulating the walls of the smoker? I already seal the gaps, add fire brick, etc.

Is there a good source for something like ceramic insulation with a backing material ?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[PassTheFlux]

I am sorry it has taken me so long to reply. Been busy and got caught up in life. There are my base bars that where modified to my specifications by a eBay welder. He did a great jobs son was fast shipping. Also is my finished welders blanket job. Not the greatest look but I am really hoping it helps.

 

[sseaney]

Hello,

Would you mind sharing the cost of the bars and the contact information for the welder? It hadn't dawned on me to have them custom built.

Steve

 

[PassTheFlux]

So I got the snake bars from a welder on eBay named “top notch welds.” I bought the pair and then messaged him with the specific size and width. With the dynamic-glow firebox being a bit small I wanted the width smaller and there to be more room to snake around. Honestly I can not recommend him enough. There is the link to his bars.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Minion-Sna...708131?hash=item4203823ba3:g:QDsAAOSw8PJcCvrq