Char-griller questions

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BBQJ

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Hi all I just got a chargrillergrill #2828 and side fire box with it part #2424. There are no instructions with it on how to attach fire box to grill. My question is do I cut out both "footballs" on the fire box and grill? Or do I only cut out on grill? Thank you for help!!
 
Gotta do both man. If I remember correctly, there are 6 small holes you must knock out as well. Make life easy and drill em. I also used a Dremel with a cutting wheel to cut out the "footballs". Much easier than wrestling with the thing.
 
thunderwagn said:
Gotta do both man. If I remember correctly, there are 6 small holes you must knock out as well. Make life easy and drill em. I also used a Dremel with a cutting wheel to cut out the "footballs". Much easier than wrestling with the thing.
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Yep. It was a while back, but if I recall correctly I bent mine up a bit knocking them out with a hammer and chisel. But in my defense. I was performing this operation in the middle of Minnesota winter in my kitchen.
 
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Might as well start reading on mods to do. The 3 most important, extend the stack on the inside to the grate-3inch pipe I think. Flip the charcoal rack over when smoking-makes a baffle and its free, and install a temp gauge closer to grate level. Good luck, makes a pretty good smoker for the backyard.
 
bigboyjon said:
Might as well start reading on mods to do. The 3 most important, extend the stack on the inside to the grate-3inch pipe I think. Flip the charcoal rack over when smoking-makes a baffle and its free, and install a temp gauge closer to grate level. Good luck, makes a pretty good smoker for the backyard.
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Good advice. A tin snips and a large coffee can will work for the exhaust stack extension down to grate level. Raising the fire box grate to allow for ash is an important and easy fix too. I loved the cast iron grates.
 
The best mod is a charcoal basket just small enough to fit into the firebox. You can get 6 to 7 hrs of uninterrupted burn time if done correctly.

I have really enjoyed mine and the Brethren without a doubt has been the best investment anyone can make in their time for expanding their BBQ knowledge!

Papa
 
Just wanted to add...never trust the thermometers that came with it. Especially after the first couple of cooks. They are to high to be of much use and are notoriously inaccurate. If you haven't already installed them, use a very light hand when installing the nut on the back or they won't read a temp at all.
 
Thank you all for the info and tips! Do any of you have a pic of that mod to tower smoke stack to grill surface? Thanks
 
I can get you pics. The one Kevin mod'ed now proudly sits on my patio....
 
BBQJ,
I bought a 8" length of 6" diameter of heater duct from Home depot, slit it lengthwise and rolled it to fit the inside of the chimney tube. I secured the roll with a couple of pop rivits. I can extend it down to grate level when smoking or push it up into the chimney and out of the way when grilling.

Regards,
BorderBrewer
 
My stack extension was a length of 4" dryer vent. I used a pipe clamp at the stack and turned it down to follow the contour of the lid, down to the grate. this way I can still use the upper grate and open the lid.

Like this:
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Wow thank you for the pics helps a lot!! New question anyone on this site make and sell charcoal baskets? If not, any on-line sites that sell em? Cant find any around here.
 
I believe flipping the pan over defeats the purpose of the stack extension because you put the heat and smoke right to the stack....instead you come in 6 inches with a downward deflector from the firebox so that the heat/smoke come in at downward angle then up past meat then it has to come back down past meat to exit out of tube.....






bigboyjon said:
Might as well start reading on mods to do. The 3 most important, extend the stack on the inside to the grate-3inch pipe I think. Flip the charcoal rack over when smoking-makes a baffle and its free, and install a temp gauge closer to grate level. Good luck, makes a pretty good smoker for the backyard.
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A charcoal box is a must and I used a welding blanket over the main chamber to add insulation.
 
BBQJ said:
Wow thank you for the pics helps a lot!! New question anyone on this site make and sell charcoal baskets? If not, any on-line sites that sell em? Cant find any around here.
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go to Lowes and get their "grilling basket". It's in the aisle with all of the grill accessories and is made by charbroil. I think it's on sale for around 10 bucks right now. Perfect size once you cut the front and rear handles off.
 
I just made a basket similar to this one:
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It's made from expanded metal, which can be found at lowes/Home depot, or you might be able to find a metal fabrication shop with some scrap.
 
The best mod is a charcoal basket just small enough to fit into the firebox. You can get 6 to 7 hrs of uninterrupted burn time if done correctly.

I have really enjoyed mine and the Brethren without a doubt has been the best investment anyone can make in their time for expanding their BBQ knowledge!

Papa
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Agree with the above posts about the charcoal basket. I fought temps and the fire before making one. I hold steady temps now for hrs. and by raising the basket a bit with a couple pieces of 1/2" rebar, my temps are long and steady. I do plan on extending my smoke stack down closer to the grill, but the basket has worked miracles that are very, very noticeable. I burn much less fuel to boot too:clap2:

 
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