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01-19-2008, 04:21 AM | #16 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 04-17-07
Location: Kauai, HI
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Same as Smokin, it rests on the nipples, no problems... wait, he helped me build mine! Maybe the next one will have short pipe nipples...does it make a difference Meat? Norco?
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01-19-2008, 08:07 AM | #17 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-11-06
Location: Norco, Ca.
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In my opinion it wouldn't make a difference in flavor or temp. I would think as long as the holes don't get obstructed the fire will draw the air in. The reason I go for short nipples is for cleaning out the buildup of ash and sludge on the bottom. I don't dump mine but rather scoop it out. I don't like the ash sliding on the "Protective coating" on the sides.
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01-19-2008, 08:13 AM | #18 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-11-06
Location: Norco, Ca.
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Here is what I found I had. Hard to tell but there is a gap between bottom pan and grate. Set up like this but sandwich grate instead if drum. Lets ash drop and air flow unobstructed under grate. |
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01-19-2008, 11:02 AM | #19 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 02-22-07
Location: Springfield, MO
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I use 4 1/2 inch valves and originally used 4 inch nipples. Worked real well but changed over to 1 1/2 inch nipples and it really made a big difference. Seems like the oxygen drew the fire out toward the outside of the basket better with the shorter nipples and burned much more even. Just my $.02.
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01-19-2008, 12:12 PM | #20 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-07
Location: New Baltimore, Mi.
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I'll reiterate what i learned yesterday......
4 - 1/2 closed nipple's meaning they stick in about a 1/2"..... 6# of Rancher charcoal burned 10 hrs in 18* weather at 238* the whole time, actually had about 12 briquette's left when i shut it down! Long or short, don't know what's better but no complaint's here!!! P.S. ran with 1 cap off and ball valve open 1/3..........
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01-19-2008, 01:02 PM | #21 | |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 02-22-07
Location: Springfield, MO
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