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10-06-2010, 08:38 AM | #1 |
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Brinkmann Smoke N Grill (ECB) Modifications
A couple weeks ago I picked up a new Brinkmann Smoke N Grill (ECB) on Craig's List for next to nothing. I figured it would work great for short Que's orhors d'oeuvres. When I seasoned it the thing did okay for a while but then pooped out. Briquettes were buried in ash. So I did some research here, incorporating ideas from various posts. The biggest addition was the base of the unit. I purchased a Brinkmann Lava Rock Pan that is for an electric Brinkmann Gourmet Smoker, Part # 450-7010-0. Here's the link: http://cspoutdoors.com/relaropanfor.html I borrowed the charcoal grate from the Weber Smokey Joe. I'll have to get a replacement for it. Never know when you might need both.. Here are some pics showing the rest of the mods. I plan to give it a test run this weekend. I have no doubt it will work. I just may have to make a few tweaks. I'll post back with the results. Cheers!!!
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10-06-2010, 08:57 AM | #2 |
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I'm on the verge of doing something similar. Father in law stumbled across a Brinkman @ a garage sale and gave it to me to tinker with. Did you use fiberglass rope your seal? If so, how did you get it to stick? I also read somewhere else that it tends to "shed" leaving threads on the food. Let me know how it goes. thanks!
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10-06-2010, 09:06 AM | #3 | |
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10-06-2010, 06:15 PM | #4 |
Found some matches.
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I have that same ECB i am going to do some mods to it the main one is putting the leg on tthe out side and using 1/2 threaded rods to lift the charcoal bowl in the chamber a foot of the ground i only found zinc coated rods and washers will it be safe to use for this ?
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10-06-2010, 06:40 PM | #5 |
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Looks good.
I did similar mods to my charcoal pan and air intake. I didn't bother with the lid mod. I figured that I was going to be running it with the exhaust wide open, so it didn't matter where the exhaust was going. I was able to turn out some good BBQ with it. Held temps fairly solid.
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10-07-2010, 08:18 AM | #6 |
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Update: I fired up a chimney of briquettes last night ran it wide open for about a half an hour. Maxed at a little over 425F. Then I plugged the two 3/4" air intakes & the one 3/4" exhaust & throttled back the main air intake to almost closed. It held at 225F until the charcoal pooped out, about 3 hours total. I was a little surprised the factory gauge showed IDEAL at 425F. Pics below: Cheers!!!
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10-07-2010, 09:14 AM | #7 |
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Excellent work! They really can be good little smokers with the right tweaks.
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10-07-2010, 09:45 AM | #8 |
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Hmmmmm...and to think all I use my old one for is a rest stand for my chimney after I've lit it. Nice work!
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10-07-2010, 10:01 AM | #9 |
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Why no pics of the food?
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10-07-2010, 10:21 AM | #10 |
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Ahh yes. Food pics coming Soon. This was a maiden, dry run to season it & to get a feel for the performance. I'm sure the water & meat will have an impact but I'm pretty confident it will handle it with little issue. Cheers!!!
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10-07-2010, 11:13 AM | #11 |
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Great job on the mods Hamilton!
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10-07-2010, 12:55 PM | #12 |
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Very nice. My ECB just sits in the back yard.
I can't remember when I last used it.
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10-07-2010, 02:54 PM | #13 | |
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10-07-2010, 03:28 PM | #14 | |
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