damper in firebox

[poppa d]

I have a question about putting a damper in my firebox to help control the temp. my firebox is 24" x 24"x  24" with a fire basket to hold wood and charcoal. is this a good idea or not. I control my temps now by adding enough wood or charcoal to keep the temps between 275 & 300.

Thanks

Poppa D

 

[wolfman1955]

I believe the best way to control temps is NOT with a damper between fire box and cook chamber but with a sealed fire box and air vents into the fire box like the one in this link:
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/content/type/61/id/351477/

 

[poppa d]

Thanks, I do have two air vents in the firebox one on each side opposite the door. I will just close them off as needed to control the temps.

thanks

Poppa D

 

[lendecatural]

 
Thanks, I do have two air vents in the firebox one on each side opposite the door. I will just close them off as needed to control the temps.

thanks

Poppa D

Read this post and look at the vents on the door in post 4, you may want to add a smaller vent directly across from the opening into the cook chamber to help move the air along its way, it seems to give better overall control.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/172056/24-3-8-wall-pipe-45-smoker#post_1261597

 

[poppa d]

Thanks I will do that.