- Mar 4, 2016
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Around here we use CAD (Cardboard aided design) for laying things out.
What kind of fuel do you guys use? I'm making one for a BBQ in a couple months. Want to use charcoal. How much fuel would a smoker that big need?
These 4 changes allow me to preheat the pit essentially with one whole 15lb back of charcoal and then I can start adding splits to that. Once I'm up to temp I'm now using 2 splits per hour or so to maintain even temps
Okay. If I'm not using and offset smoker, would I still want to use wood? I'm just thinking about direct heat and flames messing up the meat.A split is a chunk of firewood. Usually 18 " long or so, depending on your fire box, and " split " twice, into a triangular lengthwise wedge. 4 splits from 1 piece if wood.
So I made a few modifications to mine and it really changed the efficiency of the pit so I'll post a pic where you can see the changes.
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Notice how I added an upper airflow inlet on the FB. This really helps to keep heat off of the lid and deliver it into the cc. Secondly, I extended the chimney by two courses to increase draft.
I also did a slop mortar job on the inside of the whole pit, sealing voids, corners, imperfections in the block etc. Finally I filled all of the voids with sand.
These 4 changes allow me to preheat the pit essentially with one whole 15lb back of charcoal and then I can start adding splits to that. Once I'm up to temp I'm now using 2 splits per hour or so to maintain even temps
Looks great. How much cost your constructoin?
Or beer coasters in a pub.Many a brainstorm began on a napkin in a small diner.... ;)