- Jun 2, 2011
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Hi all --
Opinions sought here --
I have an older very heavy Brinkmanns' offset - much heavier than any of the offsets you see today at Lowes and HD that you can easily pick up with one hand. Not this thing...
Anyhow - it has NO baffles of any kind inside.
Regarding something to better block heat from the firebox...
I've seen the baffle that is a 45degree downangled plate mounted over the passage between the firebox and the main smoker.
I've also seen other contraptions that are plates under the entire grates, all the way from one side to the other, some with varied sized holes in them, some not.
Knowing that these things have evolved over time -- which style is newer/best/worth the effort/an oversell-overrated idea?
Need to do something, but I know that many companies upsell overly complex unnecessary things to "add value" to their product.
And yes -- I'm wanting to DIY something, not just get my wallet out, unless there's something reasonably priced.
Thanks, Tim
Opinions sought here --
I have an older very heavy Brinkmanns' offset - much heavier than any of the offsets you see today at Lowes and HD that you can easily pick up with one hand. Not this thing...
Anyhow - it has NO baffles of any kind inside.
Regarding something to better block heat from the firebox...
I've seen the baffle that is a 45degree downangled plate mounted over the passage between the firebox and the main smoker.
I've also seen other contraptions that are plates under the entire grates, all the way from one side to the other, some with varied sized holes in them, some not.
Knowing that these things have evolved over time -- which style is newer/best/worth the effort/an oversell-overrated idea?
Need to do something, but I know that many companies upsell overly complex unnecessary things to "add value" to their product.
And yes -- I'm wanting to DIY something, not just get my wallet out, unless there's something reasonably priced.
Thanks, Tim