New Pit barrel cooker

[cooperman]

Hey All,
I just got my Pit barrel cooker and am wondering how hot the bottom of the cooker gets. I currently have it on a composite deck. Should I put something underneath it, or is the stand that comes with high enough to prevent any damage to my deck?
Thanks

 

[kruizer]

I would put some fire resistant stuff underneath. I would not run it on a composite deck for fear of melting the deck material. All my smokers are on a concrete surface. Just sayin.

 

[krj]

You PBC should have came with a stand that will put it up off the ground by roughly 3 inches.

 

[HalfSmoked]

I agree put something under it better safe than sorry. 3" is not enough space on anything but concrete in my book of safety rules.

Warren

 

[weev]

I would at a minimum go to Home Depot/menards or any lumberyard and get at a cement paver you can get them 24x24 cost under 10$

 

[cooperman]

Thanks all for the reply’s
I found a piece of cement board I think I will put under the PBC, and maybe a paver under each leg.