My Traeger Mods...So Far

[kerstingm]

I picked up some 2-1/2" thick fire bricks from a local supplier $1.60, I will adding to smoker today to hopefully get better temps for my weekend smoke

 

[vaffanculo403]

Did you notice a difference in the amount of pellets you use with the bricks vs without the bricks? I would think that you would use fewer pellets since it will hold the temps better once it got there? Also could that be the reason for the decreased smoke (decreased pellet use)?

 

[kerstingm]

Did you notice a difference in the amount of pellets you use with the bricks vs without the bricks? I would think that you would use fewer pellets since it will hold the temps better once it got there? Also could that be the reason for the decreased smoke (decreased pellet use)?

After two long cooks the past two days I have to say I only used a quarter of the pellets I've used in the past. I also noticed it hit my set temps quicker and only had a 5 to 10 degree temp swing
The smoke was about the same as before,

 

[mrq]

I'm catching up with all of you. I finally put my Ortech TR100 and a box of fire bricks in my junior. It happily craddled 4 racks of ribs, in my rib racks. A lid gasket is next. Thank you for sharing all of your ideas and implementations.

 

[mrq]

Good reads. Curious where folks are getting their Fire bricks like you have pictured here. Are there any specifics I should be looking for when shopping for them?

I bought mine at Ace Hardware. I think you want kiln bricks, from a pottery supply store, or other high temp bricks, like those from a pizza oven.
When I combined these with my Ortech controller upgrade, my smoking temp's smoothed out.

 

[AzRabbitHole]

Just finished a mini tabletop smokehouse for my Traeger with 5 racks. Time to make some jerky.

 

[Bearcarver]

Just finished a mini tabletop smokehouse for my Traeger with 5 racks. Time to make some jerky.

That's pretty Neat, Az Rabbit!!!
You should start a new Thread, and tell us more about that, with Pics!!!
Looks like a Great Idea!!

Bear

 

[Mambo D]

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