Gas Mask? Seriously!

Boshizzle · 09-30-2012, 09:31 PM

I fired up my Jambo yesterday and cooked some ribs and brisket. The nature of the all wood cooking beast results in a lot of smoke. The hair on my right arm has been singed off and I have had a sinus headache all freaking day due to the smoke that I had to contend with from the cook.

Here is the question, do any of the brethren use a gas mask and filter when cooking using all wood? I'm seriously considering it. The pain in my sinuses from the smoke isn't enough to make me stop barbecuing meat but it is enough to make me start looking for solutions.

I know a couple of guys (nationally known, BTW) who are very sensitive to the smoke from their smokers. One of them has resorted to a gas mask. The other one hasn't that I know of so far.

So, anyone else considering a gas mask?

grantw · 09-30-2012, 09:58 PM

Smaller hotter fires

Boshizzle · 09-30-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by grantw

Smaller hotter fires

My fires were pretty small. I cook all wood in a Jambo. The insulated firebox doesn't require a lot of fuel but you do need to add a log about every hour or so.

I had one small oak or hickory log (I rotated wood during this cook) at a time. I cook using a clean fire too. But, there is still enough smoke to play havock with my sinuses.

tortaboy · 09-30-2012, 10:01 PM

Baby steps bro. Wouldn't one of those small plastic mask (Like doctors wear in surgery) work before going to a full blown gas mark?

Boshizzle · 09-30-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tortaboy

Baby steps bro. Wouldn't one of those small plastic mask (Like doctors wear in surgery) work before going to a full blown gas mark?

It might help my sinuses. I have a 3M mask that's pretty efficient. But, it doesn't have any eye protection. But, my eyes aren't the problem. So, perhaps you are right, bro.

I will give the 3M mask a try next time I fire up the Jambo.

tortaboy · 09-30-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Boshizzle

It might help my sinuses. I have a 3M mask that's pretty efficient. But, it doesn't have any eye protection. But, my eyes aren't the problem. So, perhaps you are right, bro.

I will give the 3M mask a try next time I fire up the Jambo.

They are what I used to cut lawns...I've got horrible hay fever.

That was a long time ago though...bought, er, married, a wife who enjoys yardwork!

1911Ron · 09-30-2012, 10:09 PM

Do you have you firebox upwind?

Boshizzle · 09-30-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1911Ron

Do you have you firebox upwind?

Yep, as much as is practical. The problem comes in when I open the smoker doors. The smoke is clear when I'm cooking but it's also pretty intense when I have to spritz or flip the meat.

1911Ron · 09-30-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Boshizzle

Yep, as much as is practical. The problem comes in when I open the smoker doors. The smoke is clear when I'm cooking but it's also pretty intense when I have to spritz or flip the meat.

Well what you can do is ship it to me and let me do some research and i will let you what i come up with

Boshizzle · 09-30-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1911Ron

Well what you can do is ship it to me and let me do some research and i will let you what i come up with

He he he!

BBQ Bandit · 09-30-2012, 10:46 PM

Somewhere buried within the Brethren archives... dealt with a swimming snorkel and mask!

charray · 09-30-2012, 11:03 PM

Well since the Jambo's a mighty fine smoker I'd say you better get a mask that's comfortable since you should be wearing it often.

The_Kapn · 10-01-2012, 07:21 AM

Can you place one of those "box fans" to blow the smoke away?

TIM

NRA4Life · 10-01-2012, 09:06 AM

You could become a Vegan like the fruitcake in this craigslist ad selling his UDS:

http://columbus.craigslist.org/for/3307527307.html

neuyawk · 10-01-2012, 09:34 AM

Many all wood spots use gas masks - Mitchell's (NC) does, Franklin's (TX), Hites (SC) etc.

I think Aaron Franklin originally didn't use one, might still not, but developed a persistent cough that doesn't go away with time.

Worth looking into.

09-30-2012, 09:31 PM	#1
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Gas Mask? Seriously! I fired up my Jambo yesterday and cooked some ribs and brisket. The nature of the all wood cooking beast results in a lot of smoke. The hair on my right arm has been singed off and I have had a sinus headache all freaking day due to the smoke that I had to contend with from the cook. Here is the question, do any of the brethren use a gas mask and filter when cooking using all wood? I'm seriously considering it. The pain in my sinuses from the smoke isn't enough to make me stop barbecuing meat but it is enough to make me start looking for solutions. I know a couple of guys (nationally known, BTW) who are very sensitive to the smoke from their smokers. One of them has resorted to a gas mask. The other one hasn't that I know of so far. So, anyone else considering a gas mask? __________________ Jambo Pit - UDS - Lang 60 (Sold) 18.5" & 22.5" Weber Kettles - Smokey Joe and Mini-WSM - Bubba Keg - #2 La Caja China Chargriller Outlaw Impeccably Accurate BLACK & RED Thermapens KCBS CBJ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it.

09-30-2012, 10:09 PM	#7
1911Ron is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-09-12 Location: Ft. Mudge, Az Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do you have you firebox upwind? __________________ It all started with a Redhead! 22" Redhead OTS 22" Blue OTS22" Grey 3 wheeler, Ethel (62-63) 18" Grey 3 wheeler18" Black OTS X2 18" Black Jumbo Joe,Mini-WSM,Smokey Joe 22" Blue Platinum OTP,22" Black OTG (on sale for $99) British Racing Green Thermapen More grilling stuff than what i know what to do with

09-30-2012, 10:46 PM	#11
BBQ Bandit Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-15-08 Location: Harrisburg, PA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Somewhere buried within the Brethren archives... dealt with a swimming snorkel and mask! __________________ Bacon should be capitalized as a pronoun for pork! A BBQ Servant; cooking for the Troops, Churches, and Charity Operation BBQ Relief founding member Lang 84 Deluxe Kitchen known as "The Glamazon" Custom Klose Backyard Chef... of Snot, 22.5 WSM Former smokers; Lang 60 Mobile - The Damsel II, Lang 48 Patio - The Damsel, and Bubba Keg Grill - RIP

09-30-2012, 11:03 PM	#12
charray On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-20-12 Location: Gardena, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well since the Jambo's a mighty fine smoker I'd say you better get a mask that's comfortable since you should be wearing it often. __________________ Modified Treager 07E, A-Maze-N tube, Maverick, Frogmats, etc.

10-01-2012, 07:21 AM	#13
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can you place one of those "box fans" to blow the smoke away? TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

09-30-2012, 09:58 PM	#2
grantw Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-13-12 Location: canada Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Smaller hotter fires

09-30-2012, 10:01 PM	#4
tortaboy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-04-11 Location: San Jose, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Baby steps bro. Wouldn't one of those small plastic mask (Like doctors wear in surgery) work before going to a full blown gas mark?

10-01-2012, 09:06 AM	#14
NRA4Life is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-07-09 Location: Newark, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You could become a Vegan like the fruitcake in this craigslist ad selling his UDS: http://columbus.craigslist.org/for/3307527307.html __________________ - Kevin Team: Smitty's Real Pit BBQ KCBS CBJ 2 Custom Built Reverse Flow Stickburners 22.5" WSM Weber 26.75" OTG Weber 22.5" OTS Weber Blue 2000 Stainless Performer

10-01-2012, 09:34 AM	#15
neuyawk is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-15-12 Location: Flushing, Queens NYC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Many all wood spots use gas masks - Mitchell's (NC) does, Franklin's (TX), Hites (SC) etc. I think Aaron Franklin originally didn't use one, might still not, but developed a persistent cough that doesn't go away with time. Worth looking into. __________________ Bubba Grill Super Cooker. Bringing Carolina Whole Hog BBQ to NYC www.arrogantswine.com