Dyna-Glo vertical off-set smoker fire chamber

[mstphrchrstphr]

Has anyone put a new fire chamber into their smoker?  My smoker hasn't arrived yet, but from the pictures, it appears as though there's a fair bit of space on the top so a bigger tray might fit in?

I'd be interested in trying something like this:  so that the charcoal burns slowly over time.

Also, has anyone burned all wood for one of their smokes instead of charcoal on the Dyna-Glo?

So excited to try mine out when it arrives

Thanks!

Chris

 

[bbqwillie]

I use splits all the time in my Dyna-Glo offset. I usually start with a bed of coals, add some splits and then use splits from there on out. Run that way a couple of times before you start a long cook because it cooks differently than with just charcoal.

 

[mstphrchrstphr]

Great! Thank you.  I think I'd prefer to smoke with splits, so I'll do a couple small cooks before trying something longer

 

[wimpy69]

"Has anyone put a new fire chamber into their smoker? My smoker hasn't arrived yet, but from the pictures, it appears as though there's a fair bit of space on the top so a bigger tray might fit in?"----

Once it arrives you'll see that the charcoal basket is even with the invert of the upper cc opening.

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• wimpy69
• Feb 25, 2017

Going any higher I think will start to impede draft. Your fuel will probably be mounded when you start so I think your already cutting into a bit.
If you want a minion basket, you can easily add some double wall dividers. It's a tight firebox to begin with so adding anything bigger may throw off box airflow. JMHO. You'll have to play with split size for a good heat balance. Good luck and have fun

 

[mstphrchrstphr]

Thanks wimpy69, I'll give it a try how it comes then see if I should add the walls.  Great point about having bad flow putting in anything bigger.  Thanks for the photo, haven't seen that angle so it helps!!

 

[ckrull]

Another thing to add, mine firebox was powdered coated. So, adding baffles if you are going to weld them in place may require some sanding to make a better weld. 

 

[mstphrchrstphr]

Great idea, thanks! I'll keep that in mind

 

[smokin lou530]

I just got my Dyna Glo for Fathers Day. I'm having a hard time keeping my temps low enough for long periods of time. I find I have to limit the amount of fuel I add because I can't limit the air enough. Any more than 15-20 briquettes and The smoke chamber won't stay below 300. I have seen lots of mods done, and was wondering if anyone has tried any yet? I started a with a new paint job, and have some of the Sili-Bond RTV 6500 on the way to seal the firebox. Here is how she looks so far, I still have a few coats of paint, and the decal to add.

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• smokin lou530
• Jun 21, 2017

 

[mstphrchrstphr]

Great paintjob! Looks so good.

This is a really great thread with tons of info on the dynaglo vertical smoker:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/183136/new-dyna-glo-vertical-offset-smoker