Charcoal basket question.

jack040806 · 03-21-2009, 12:15 PM

So I have a tremendous difference in the burn times for charcoal on my drum vs. my offset I am curious if this is just the design of the smokers themselves or if it has to do with the charcoal basket? Would it make a big difference to put together a charcoal basket for my offset? Also if that is the case what would be the outcome of a charcoal basket for my webers? And then is there a particular design that works best I have been seeing those ones that are somewhat mazelike and it seems that would get a longer burn but what about heat consistancy?

jack040806 · 03-21-2009, 12:16 PM

As always I appreciate the brethrens help in my quest for knowledge. You all are truly the most knowledgable and friendly bbqers out there. And I am humbled and greatful to be a member of your ranks.

txschutte · 03-21-2009, 12:19 PM

You are absolutely correct about smoker design being the main component in burn times. Drums have more convection, therefore needing less fuel to ooperate at a consistent temp. As far as baskets in an offset, These allow longer burn times, but don't expect miracles.

BBQ Grail · 03-21-2009, 12:20 PM

To bad you don't have a Bandera...

jack040806 · 03-21-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQ Grail

To bad you don't have a Bandera...

Unfortunately no, it got picked up last night. What I do have however is another brother in smoke and for that I can be eternally greatful. You should have seen the glimmer in his eyes when he picked it up, it was like a schoolgirl with her first crush.

ThomEmery · 03-21-2009, 04:14 PM

We make and use baskets in our smokers
The Best we have done on the Klose is 5 hours
before the temps drop ...
This was after cooking
with sticks for four hours
It works for us
As far as the maze the fire jumped the
maze in many of our prototypes
In the end a huge single basket
using a Minion Cook seems to work best
You can use the metal tub out of an old washing machine for a basket
Works just fine
We did put a expanded metal floor in it giving the ash somewhere to go

Barbarian · 03-21-2009, 08:29 PM

Here is the charcoal basket I made for my B-B-Chef offset. I never checked the burn times but it did allow me to put in more charcoal then I could without it, so the burn time had to be longer.

03-21-2009, 12:15 PM	#1
jack040806 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-22-07 Location: Sacramento, CA	Charcoal basket question. So I have a tremendous difference in the burn times for charcoal on my drum vs. my offset I am curious if this is just the design of the smokers themselves or if it has to do with the charcoal basket? Would it make a big difference to put together a charcoal basket for my offset? Also if that is the case what would be the outcome of a charcoal basket for my webers? And then is there a particular design that works best I have been seeing those ones that are somewhat mazelike and it seems that would get a longer burn but what about heat consistancy? __________________ WSM, UDS, BBQ Pro bullet smoker, weber performer, weber genesis silver, weber 18", weber 22", smokey joe, and a [COLOR=blue]Super accurate, deadly quick blue thermapen.[/COLOR]

03-21-2009, 12:16 PM	#2
jack040806 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-22-07 Location: Sacramento, CA	As always I appreciate the brethrens help in my quest for knowledge. You all are truly the most knowledgable and friendly bbqers out there. And I am humbled and greatful to be a member of your ranks. __________________ WSM, UDS, BBQ Pro bullet smoker, weber performer, weber genesis silver, weber 18", weber 22", smokey joe, and a [COLOR=blue]Super accurate, deadly quick blue thermapen.[/COLOR]

03-21-2009, 12:19 PM	#3
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, Nebraska	You are absolutely correct about smoker design being the main component in burn times. Drums have more convection, therefore needing less fuel to ooperate at a consistent temp. As far as baskets in an offset, These allow longer burn times, but don't expect miracles. __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Your beard is so stupid, it took two hours to watch 60 Minutes.

03-21-2009, 12:20 PM	#4
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	To bad you don't have a Bandera... __________________ Larry Soon to be a Texafornian. For a limited time I will be issuing Moink Ball Certificates. I'm working on a special COVID 19 Verson. Email me for details.

03-21-2009, 04:14 PM	#6
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca.	We make and use baskets in our smokers The Best we have done on the Klose is 5 hours before the temps drop ... This was after cooking with sticks for four hours It works for us As far as the maze the fire jumped the maze in many of our prototypes In the end a huge single basket using a Minion Cook seems to work best You can use the metal tub out of an old washing machine for a basket Works just fine We did put a expanded metal floor in it giving the ash somewhere to go __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service Team What Wood Jesus Que? Www.bbqthom.com

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