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trance309 · 12-27-2012, 06:08 PM

Hi all. I have a question on wrapping my smoker with a welders blanket to help keep heat in. What kind of welders blanket is recommended? How high of a heat rating is suggested 800 - 1200 - 3000? I have a brinkman smokin pit that i am modding ( don't really have the money for a better smoker right now). I was told that wrapping with a welders blanket will help keep the temp up during the winter. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Ty

sfisch · 12-27-2012, 07:41 PM

Ty,
Haven't done it myself but have read hot water heater insulated covers work well too and are less expensive. You can cut it to fit your cooker.

IamMadMan · 12-27-2012, 10:09 PM

the blanket should only cover your cooking chamber, not the fire box.

I used to use a moving blanket on mine years ago when they first came out. I kept the blanket away from the fire box.

The 800° heat rating would be good if you are using controlled charcoal for the heat.

Bludawg · 12-27-2012, 10:38 PM

Is it an ECB or an offset? if you have an ECB get a 55 gal drum and cut the heads out and slip it over the pit I used to do that in N WY when I Cowboyed up there in the winter ECB thought it was in Miami when it was -20 with a 30 MPH wind.
if its an offset a doubled up movers blanket from Harbor Junk will fit your pistol.

trance309 · 12-28-2012, 07:16 PM

Thank you all, i think i am going to give up on this offset and start building a UDS.

12-27-2012, 06:08 PM	#1
trance309 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 12-25-12 Location: Mahopac, New York	Temp Prob. Hi all. I have a question on wrapping my smoker with a welders blanket to help keep heat in. What kind of welders blanket is recommended? How high of a heat rating is suggested 800 - 1200 - 3000? I have a brinkman smokin pit that i am modding ( don't really have the money for a better smoker right now). I was told that wrapping with a welders blanket will help keep the temp up during the winter. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Ty

12-27-2012, 07:41 PM	#2
sfisch is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-05-05 Location: Holly, Michigan	Ty, Haven't done it myself but have read hot water heater insulated covers work well too and are less expensive. You can cut it to fit your cooker. __________________ 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, 10:38 PM	#4
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	Is it an ECB or an offset? if you have an ECB get a 55 gal drum and cut the heads out and slip it over the pit I used to do that in N WY when I Cowboyed up there in the winter ECB thought it was in Miami when it was -20 with a 30 MPH wind. if its an offset a doubled up movers blanket from Harbor Junk will fit your pistol. __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

12-27-2012, 10:09 PM	#3
IamMadMan somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Pemberton, New Jersey	the blanket should only cover your cooking chamber, not the fire box. I used to use a moving blanket on mine years ago when they first came out. I kept the blanket away from the fire box. The 800° heat rating would be good if you are using controlled charcoal for the heat.

12-28-2012, 07:16 PM	#5
trance309 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 12-25-12 Location: Mahopac, New York	Thank you all, i think i am going to give up on this offset and start building a UDS.