maze or no maze?

[clayton2886]

Gonna build a charcoal box this afternoon and was wondering if I should put dividers in it? Read somewhere on her stick with what works for you but have neither so I'm starting from scratch. Its a brinkman smoke-n-pit.

 

[bbq bill]

The maze is a good idea! I like it and feel like it has a purpose. I feel like it makes better use and can sorta regulate the smoke alittle better than just an open box.... But it is a personal preference. Seems like you use less and have the option of lighting the other end to get more smoke if you want.

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• bbq bill
• Jan 4, 2013

 

[themule69]

The maze is a good idea! I like it and feel like it has a purpose. I feel like it makes better use and can sorta regulate the smoke alittle better than just an open box.... But it is a personal preference. Seems like you use less and have the option of lighting the other end to get more smoke if you want.

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• bbq bill
• Jan 4, 2013

i have to agree the maze is great. i have both tube and a-maze-n pellet model. they work great for me. wouldn't go back in time for anything.great bang for the buck. light it and walk away....then come enjoy the great smoke flavor.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Gonna build a charcoal box this afternoon and was wondering if I should put dividers in it? Read somewhere on her stick with what works for you but have neither so I'm starting from scratch. Its a brinkman smoke-n-pit.

Since the size of your Side Fire Box is relatively small you will find a Maze shaped charcoal basket will give a slower more controlled burn of the Charcoal Briquettes or Lump and Wood Chunks. It will burn in a similar manner to the Minnion method but will keep the number of burning coals limited to just a few. This will be great for Cool smoking, say 150*F for Cured Sausage or Ham but I am curious if there will be enough coals burning to get into the 225 to 300*F range. I have had to have Half the charcoal in my SFB going to reach these temps. If you have sufficient material make one Maze and one Open Charcoal Basket...JJ

 

[clayton2886]

thanks guys!







this is what i came up with, it just looked to small with two walls, gonna try it out tonight with some burgers then ribs tomorrow.

 

[clayton2886]

 

[clayton2886]

 

[tjohnson]

Looks like a nice maze

The metal divider may not keep the charcoal on the other side from igniting.  You may have to add another divider, but space it about 1" away

TJ

 

[linguica]

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• linguica
• Jan 5, 2013

You almost re-invented the wheel. Someone else beat you to it.

http://www.gatorpit.net/accessories/accessories.htm

 

[clayton2886]

Tjohnson, good call lol. Other side ignited, gonna add second divider before my next smoke.

 

[tjohnson]

Charcoal mazes have been out for a few years

They cost about $125 + shipping

You can make one for about $20

 

[clayton2886]

Mine cost me about 45 bucks. Picked everything up from home depot. Took about an hour to put together. If I could weld coulda left out alot of materials.