Question on Big Al/Spicewine Firebox usage

muledeer · 06-09-2005, 08:43 AM

This question is for anyone who uses the Big Al or Spicewine Firebox in a Bandera -- do you use any type of heat shield above the box -- either on the shelving or lining the lid.

I've constructed my version of the box -- but am not sure of the overall efficiency because I haven't tried it yet. I don't want to re-invent the wheel. I do have baffle mod and I will be firing the box up Saturday.

Any other recommendations on this firebox usage would be appreciated.

Thanks

Mule

BBQchef33 · 06-09-2005, 10:50 AM

You odnt need a heat shield(heat chute) with charcoal box any more than you would without it. It performs just like a regular fuel load, just with extended burn times. The heat shielf in the smoke chamber will reduce th amount of fuel you need by a little bit becase it makes the amount of space being heated. In the firebox, it will protect the top a little. Personally, i use neither. the heat shield in the smoke chmaber I used occasionally, but more to lower the temps above the shield for warming.

Its a preference. The heat shiled in the chamber is effective and has good uses. Experiment and tailor it to your needs.

BigAl · 06-09-2005, 12:37 PM

I use the heat shield in the smoke chamber because I cook mostly small meat loads and it uses much less fuel.

BBQchef33 · 06-09-2005, 02:17 PM

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417bullelk · 06-12-2005, 02:03 AM

I have a Spicewine basket and have tried the heat shield, didn't seem to make a huge difference. I mainly tried it in the last half of the burn to try and extend the burn/keep temps up. Give it a shot and see if it works for you. That's the beauty of this stuff....you experiment and find what works for you!!

06-09-2005, 08:43 AM	#1
muledeer Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-20-05 Location: Lake Charles, LA	Question on Big Al/Spicewine Firebox usage This question is for anyone who uses the Big Al or Spicewine Firebox in a Bandera -- do you use any type of heat shield above the box -- either on the shelving or lining the lid. I've constructed my version of the box -- but am not sure of the overall efficiency because I haven't tried it yet. I don't want to re-invent the wheel. I do have baffle mod and I will be firing the box up Saturday. Any other recommendations on this firebox usage would be appreciated. Thanks Mule

06-09-2005, 10:50 AM	#2
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Name/Nickname : Phil	You odnt need a heat shield(heat chute) with charcoal box any more than you would without it. It performs just like a regular fuel load, just with extended burn times. The heat shielf in the smoke chamber will reduce th amount of fuel you need by a little bit becase it makes the amount of space being heated. In the firebox, it will protect the top a little. Personally, i use neither. the heat shield in the smoke chmaber I used occasionally, but more to lower the temps above the shield for warming. Its a preference. The heat shiled in the chamber is effective and has good uses. Experiment and tailor it to your needs. __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Built Shirley built to feed our Veterans(A.K.A "Abrams"), 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 2 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 2 Pit Barrel Cookers, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a Blackstone 36 and 17, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

06-09-2005, 12:37 PM	#3
BigAl is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Castle Rock, CO	I use the heat shield in the smoke chamber because I cook mostly small meat loads and it uses much less fuel. __________________ Big Al Castle Rock, CO :confused::idea: Fire Box Basket Designer, Heat Shield Inventor. You can whip our Cream but you can't beat our SPAM.:clap: [URL="http://www.AllenWilmer.com"] [/URL]

06-09-2005, 02:17 PM	#4
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Name/Nickname : Phil	*********scrubbed thread to get back on track. ***** __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Built Shirley built to feed our Veterans(A.K.A "Abrams"), 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 2 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 2 Pit Barrel Cookers*, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a Blackstone 36 and 17, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy* Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

06-12-2005, 02:03 AM	#5
417bullelk Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-24-04 Location: Phoenix, AZ	I have a Spicewine basket and have tried the heat shield, didn't seem to make a huge difference. I mainly tried it in the last half of the burn to try and extend the burn/keep temps up. Give it a shot and see if it works for you. That's the beauty of this stuff....you experiment and find what works for you!! __________________ Dustin Gilbert, AZ Modded Bandera..Proud owner of a Spicewine fire basket!! Weber WSM...Finally!! Weber Performer Weber 18.5" Kettle and a 22.5" Kettle Weber Smokey Joe Platinum w/One Touch Mod. Weber Smokey Joe Silver, A Charbroil Gasser, A Little Red Campfire.

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