Onyx Oven Owners

sfisch · 12-27-2012, 10:39 AM

I recently purchased a used onyx oven and have done 3 different cooks on it and have a couple questions about its operation. If a few of you O.O. Owners could chime in here, I would like to PM you.
Thanks

Bob Wiley · 12-27-2012, 11:21 AM

I hate PM. Put a question up and maybe I can help.

TosaJake · 12-27-2012, 11:55 AM

I am interested in these also, curious how well it works and what questions you have also?

sfisch · 12-27-2012, 12:33 PM

Watched the youtube video about starting the fire by putting a starter cube into the coal box, hooking the guru up and letting it come to temp. I only have a 4cfm fan and that method is taking 1.5-2 hrs to get the fire to 250. Once there, its great, holds right on and cooks away. Can you start briquettes in a chimney, add to the coal box to get the fire starting faster without it getting away on you?
Any other tips or suggestions would be appreciated,
Thanks
Scott

sfisch · 12-27-2012, 02:22 PM

Oh, and smoking with the stone in place of the water pan, any times when this is better and when shouldn't you use it?
Thanks

Bob Wiley · 12-27-2012, 06:26 PM

I start it with a lit chimney. Comes up to temp in about 10-15 minutes. More recently I've gotten a weed burner and I just torch it in a couple spots.

I got version one the first year they were produced and it didn't come with a stone. It did come with some build flaws which I hear they have addressed.

Good cooker at a premium price for portability.

sfisch · 12-27-2012, 07:36 PM

Thanks Bob.

12-27-2012, 10:39 AM	#1
sfisch is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-05-05 Location: Holly, Michigan	Onyx Oven Owners I recently purchased a used onyx oven and have done 3 different cooks on it and have a couple questions about its operation. If a few of you O.O. Owners could chime in here, I would like to PM you. Thanks __________________ Scott Rubbed, Smoked & Sauced BBQ Team Sponsored by Bars Leaks/Rislone Humphreys Battle Box Chargriller Akorn, Akorn Jr. Certified Moink Baller, CBJ# 53817

12-27-2012, 11:55 AM	#3
TosaJake On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-13-12 Location: Wauwatosa, WI	I am interested in these also, curious how well it works and what questions you have also? __________________ "Keep calm and carry on" - Lone Star Grillz IVC, Yoder YS640 w/Comp Cart (Sold)

12-27-2012, 12:33 PM	#4
sfisch is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-05-05 Location: Holly, Michigan	Watched the youtube video about starting the fire by putting a starter cube into the coal box, hooking the guru up and letting it come to temp. I only have a 4cfm fan and that method is taking 1.5-2 hrs to get the fire to 250. Once there, its great, holds right on and cooks away. Can you start briquettes in a chimney, add to the coal box to get the fire starting faster without it getting away on you? Any other tips or suggestions would be appreciated, Thanks Scott __________________ Scott Rubbed, Smoked & Sauced BBQ Team Sponsored by Bars Leaks/Rislone Humphreys Battle Box Chargriller Akorn, Akorn Jr. Certified Moink Baller, CBJ# 53817

12-27-2012, 02:22 PM	#5
sfisch is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-05-05 Location: Holly, Michigan	Oh, and smoking with the stone in place of the water pan, any times when this is better and when shouldn't you use it? Thanks __________________ Scott Rubbed, Smoked & Sauced BBQ Team Sponsored by Bars Leaks/Rislone Humphreys Battle Box Chargriller Akorn, Akorn Jr. Certified Moink Baller, CBJ# 53817

12-27-2012, 07:36 PM	#7
sfisch is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-05-05 Location: Holly, Michigan	Thanks Bob. __________________ Scott Rubbed, Smoked & Sauced BBQ Team Sponsored by Bars Leaks/Rislone Humphreys Battle Box Chargriller Akorn, Akorn Jr. Certified Moink Baller, CBJ# 53817

12-27-2012, 11:21 AM	#2
Bob Wiley is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-04-10 Location: Indianapolis, IN	I hate PM. Put a question up and maybe I can help.

12-27-2012, 06:26 PM	#6
Bob Wiley is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-04-10 Location: Indianapolis, IN	I start it with a lit chimney. Comes up to temp in about 10-15 minutes. More recently I've gotten a weed burner and I just torch it in a couple spots. I got version one the first year they were produced and it didn't come with a stone. It did come with some build flaws which I hear they have addressed. Good cooker at a premium price for portability.