Adding propane burner to offset

KBird · 11-07-2012, 08:22 AM

I'd like to add a propane burner inside the firebox of my offset smoker. Has anyone here done that, and what parts did you use? Just looking to get the fire up and going faster, and I would rather build in a burner instead of using a weed burner setup.

javahog2002 · 11-07-2012, 08:36 AM

Of course this requires drilling a hole in your fire box

http://www.tejassmokers.com/options.htm

htrisna · 11-07-2012, 09:04 AM

My pit comes with a built in gas assist. You may want to contact Chris at Lonestargrillz. I'm pretty sure he'll sell you the parts.

http://www.lonestargrillz.com/Square...---Grills.html

Bludawg · 11-07-2012, 11:00 AM

You can add a turkey fryer burner on side of the fire box at grate level, and weld a shroud around it to keep the ashes out of it. I think Gator uses that method.

KBird · 11-07-2012, 11:25 AM

Thanks for the suggestions!

Cloudsmoker · 11-07-2012, 11:28 AM

I've got 2 Klose cookers (one mobile unit, one small BYC) both with propane assist. It's ok. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't. I can start a fire just as well with a chimney full of charcoal, so all that equipment saves me ... 10 minutes per cook? Maybe. In the offsets I've got, I can just open wide the door to the firebox and it's plenty to ignite new logs or coals.

BillywannaQ · 11-07-2012, 01:06 PM

Afterburner.com
Check it out.

neuyawk · 11-07-2012, 03:53 PM

Almost everyone I've met that have the starter never use it. Unless you're going to go all out and do gas assist, it doesn't seem like it's worth the effort.

chad · 11-07-2012, 04:28 PM

I have an auxillary burner for my Kingfisher. It's a real high BTU "T" shaped burner but not for lighting assist. I used to use it to pre-heat all that steel and the water tank while getting setup. Lately I've been using my brush burner to light the charcoal and splits while putting heat for pre-heating into the main chamber. A lighting assist burner would be interesting but my firebox wouldn't have room for it in order to keep it from staying clogged up with ash.
Good luck!

fweck · 11-07-2012, 04:31 PM

My Cimmaron came with a log lighter like the one BillywannaQ is showing.
I use it just about every time to get the coals going.
The tank hangs from the bottom of the smoker on hooks and last over a year.
Sorry about the size of the picture:

KBird · 11-08-2012, 06:52 AM

Thanks for all the responses! Now I just have to put my thinking cap on.

ThomEmery · 11-08-2012, 07:32 AM

http://gassmoker.com/index.htm

11-07-2012, 08:22 AM	#1
KBird Got Wood. Join Date: 08-22-12 Location: Rogers, AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Adding propane burner to offset I'd like to add a propane burner inside the firebox of my offset smoker. Has anyone here done that, and what parts did you use? Just looking to get the fire up and going faster, and I would rather build in a burner instead of using a weed burner setup. __________________ Reverse flow homebuilt 250, Jenn-Air built in, 18" Weber. Red Thermapen at Christmas!

11-07-2012, 08:36 AM	#2
javahog2002 Take a breath! Join Date: 10-02-09 Location: Longmont, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Of course this requires drilling a hole in your fire box http://www.tejassmokers.com/options.htm __________________ Smokemaster OffsetSSP:'95 Blue '00 Maroon'69 22 Cado'90 Red MTWSM Mini'77 Red 18'73 WSJET-732

11-07-2012, 09:04 AM	#3
htrisna On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-14-12 Location: Sugar Land, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My pit comes with a built in gas assist. You may want to contact Chris at Lonestargrillz. I'm pretty sure he'll sell you the parts. http://www.lonestargrillz.com/Square...---Grills.html __________________ Meatbot: My Lonestar Grillz 48x24 3-Tier Square Pit And Mater: My rusty el cheapo Charbroil gasser

11-07-2012, 11:00 AM	#4
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You can add a turkey fryer burner on side of the fire box at grate level, and weld a shroud around it to keep the ashes out of it. I think Gator uses that method. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

11-07-2012, 11:25 AM	#5
KBird Got Wood. Join Date: 08-22-12 Location: Rogers, AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the suggestions! __________________ Reverse flow homebuilt 250, Jenn-Air built in, 18" Weber. Red Thermapen at Christmas!

11-07-2012, 11:28 AM	#6
Cloudsmoker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-30-11 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I've got 2 Klose cookers (one mobile unit, one small BYC) both with propane assist. It's ok. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't. I can start a fire just as well with a chimney full of charcoal, so all that equipment saves me ... 10 minutes per cook? Maybe. In the offsets I've got, I can just open wide the door to the firebox and it's plenty to ignite new logs or coals. __________________ Primo Kamado \| Pitmaker Vault \| Klose Mobile Michigan Blue Thermopen

11-07-2012, 01:06 PM	#7
BillywannaQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-08-08 Location: El Paso, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Afterburner.com Check it out.

11-07-2012, 03:53 PM	#8
neuyawk Take a breath! Join Date: 03-15-12 Location: Flushing, Queens NYC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Almost everyone I've met that have the starter never use it. Unless you're going to go all out and do gas assist, it doesn't seem like it's worth the effort. __________________ Bubba Grill Super Cooker. Bringing Carolina Whole Hog BBQ to NYC www.arrogantswine.com

11-07-2012, 04:28 PM	#9
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have an auxillary burner for my Kingfisher. It's a real high BTU "T" shaped burner but not for lighting assist. I used to use it to pre-heat all that steel and the water tank while getting setup. Lately I've been using my brush burner to light the charcoal and splits while putting heat for pre-heating into the main chamber. A lighting assist burner would be interesting but my firebox wouldn't have room for it in order to keep it from staying clogged up with ash. Good luck! __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

11-07-2012, 04:31 PM	#10
fweck is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-28-09 Location: Stacy, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My Cimmaron came with a log lighter like the one BillywannaQ is showing. I use it just about every time to get the coals going. The tank hangs from the bottom of the smoker on hooks and last over a year. Sorry about the size of the picture: __________________ Weber 22.5 One Touch Gold w/ Rottiserie. Brinkmann Cimmaron with turkey fryer and log lighter. Stovetop, Camerons Gourmet Mini Smoker. Future UDS Owner (slow build mod) Smokin' Fast, Splashproof, Blue Thermapen Airborne! God Bless our Troops! KCBS CBJ Member of the Zero's Club CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns

11-08-2012, 06:52 AM	#11
KBird Got Wood. Join Date: 08-22-12 Location: Rogers, AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all the responses! Now I just have to put my thinking cap on. __________________ Reverse flow homebuilt 250, Jenn-Air built in, 18" Weber. Red Thermapen at Christmas!

11-08-2012, 07:32 AM	#12
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	http://gassmoker.com/index.htm __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service http://bbqthom.ning.com/video/our-wells-cargo-trailer Serving Jesus and great BBQ :) Team What Wood Jesus Q?