Started building my first reverse flow pit this weekend. Here are some pictures of the progress. 20"

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Notice, 3 air intakes under coal basket, 3 air intakes inline with coal basket.

 

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Warming up. Small fire started. First heat

 

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Also notice our west Texas evening sky. This is at about 9:30pm. Beautiful

 

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That blue is our sky at twilight. Not the smoke. Lol

 

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Up to temp and time for first fats to season the pit.

 

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We threw what ever we had on her for first fire

 

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She starting to flow.

 

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This is what it is about. Smoking our meat. Drinking some cold ones, trying to impress the girls.

 

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That was a long night. Pool, cold drinks, fire smoking, girls heading over. Needless to say I called in sick the next day. Lol

 

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She isn't home on my patio now. Tonight I loaded her full with mesquite wood. Light her up and letting her get mesquite. Seasoned The plan isn't to start cooking again tomorrow.

 

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• Jul 27, 2017

Old fashion heat checks. Non light candles. Notice they are evenly liquified at the bottom of each glass.

 

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I want to give special thanks and shout out to Kam.

Thank you brother. Your advise was perfect.

 

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Your cooker came out Great MadDog I like it. :)

You are very welcome brother it was my pleasure. Awesome way to season her up enjoy. :)