High capacity chimney

TheRealGrinder · 07-05-2013, 08:40 AM

I am currently using a large Weber rapid fire chimney. It doesn't hold enough fuel for my needs and seems to take forever to get going. Any suggestions appreciated. Also, I'm using Kingsford original briquettes for fuel for most of my cooks.

dwfisk · 07-05-2013, 08:49 AM

I saw a larger custom made chimney for sale at Academy Sports while traveling through Birmingham a few weeks back - looked like 2-3 times the capacity of the large Weber. Looked like a 10 inch, 11 gage (or thinner) tubing with an expanded metal grate welded in about 6 inches up from the bottom. Thought at the time a little propane burner would really trick it out. Big capacity, but kind of heavy.

TheRealGrinder · 07-05-2013, 08:59 AM

Thanks for the suggestion. I checked their website, all that's coming up is the weber and a smaller, cheaper looking model. I see you have a 26" weber. What do you use for a starter?

Porcine Perfection · 07-05-2013, 09:16 AM

I have a gasser with a side burner. About all I use it for anymore.

Smokin'Butts · 07-05-2013, 09:23 AM

I agree the one at academy is huge. It might not be on their website, but it has been in every one of their stores that I have been in lately.

dwfisk · 07-05-2013, 09:24 AM

I just use the big Weber chimney, Cowboy lump or Kingsford (or a mix and usuall a few small (2"x2"x6") kiln dried hickory splits from the wood stash from my bigger smoker. The Weber works fine but I've been keeping my eyes open for a larger one.

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Originally Posted by TheRealGrinder

Thanks for the suggestion. I checked their website, all that's coming up is the weber and a smaller, cheaper looking model. I see you have a 26" weber. What do you use for a starter?

superdan · 07-05-2013, 09:25 AM

You can win a chimney in the "it could be yours #5" thread.

Vision · 07-05-2013, 09:43 AM

I use two of them at times.

TheRealGrinder · 07-05-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by superdan

You can win a chimney in the "it could be yours #5" thread.

I checked out the pimp chimney website. It looks very well built, they don't give the dimensions, though . I'd want to hear some rewiews before pluncking down $125 for a starter chimney.

hachi-roku_fan · 07-05-2013, 10:48 AM

Just get yourself a weed burner and light them directly in the grill if you're grilling. I only use the chimney when I'm smoking and only need to light a few

KSroadliner · 07-05-2013, 10:59 AM

What he said............WEEDBURNER!!

Kills weeds too...............

jmoney7269 · 07-05-2013, 11:04 AM

What they said ^^^^^
Haven't used a chimney in over a year.

TheRealGrinder · 07-05-2013, 12:23 PM

Good call. Would this work,
http://www.lowes.com/pd_246067-717-9...3110&Ntt=torch

or do you mean the type or torch used for melting down a rubber roof?

hachi-roku_fan · 07-05-2013, 12:28 PM

I got mine from harbor freight for 20 bucks.

hachi-roku_fan · 07-05-2013, 12:29 PM

Here's a link

http://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-91033.html

They also have one with an ignition

07-05-2013, 08:40 AM	#1
TheRealGrinder Got Wood. Join Date: 02-17-13 Location: CNY	High capacity chimney I am currently using a large Weber rapid fire chimney. It doesn't hold enough fuel for my needs and seems to take forever to get going. Any suggestions appreciated. Also, I'm using Kingsford original briquettes for fuel for most of my cooks.

07-05-2013, 08:49 AM	#2
dwfisk Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-01-12 Location: Fairfield, Florida Name/Nickname : Dave	I saw a larger custom made chimney for sale at Academy Sports while traveling through Birmingham a few weeks back - looked like 2-3 times the capacity of the large Weber. Looked like a 10 inch, 11 gage (or thinner) tubing with an expanded metal grate welded in about 6 inches up from the bottom. Thought at the time a little propane burner would really trick it out. Big capacity, but kind of heavy. __________________ I'm Dave Got a bunch of cooking toys and a custom metal fabrication shop where I spend my time building all sorts of smokers & outdoor cooking gear.

07-05-2013, 09:16 AM	#4
Porcine Perfection is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-13-12 Location: On Lake Michigan Name/Nickname : ...	I have a gasser with a side burner. About all I use it for anymore. __________________ Humphrey Battle Box \| WSM \| Grilla Chimp \| Weber Q1200

07-05-2013, 09:43 AM	#8
Vision is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-11-11 Location: Baltimore, Maryland	I use two of them at times. __________________ Mak 1 Star, Blackstone 36, WSM 18, Weber OTG

07-05-2013, 08:59 AM	#3
TheRealGrinder Got Wood. Join Date: 02-17-13 Location: CNY	Thanks for the suggestion. I checked their website, all that's coming up is the weber and a smaller, cheaper looking model. I see you have a 26" weber. What do you use for a starter?

07-05-2013, 09:23 AM	#5
Smokin'Butts Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-29-13 Location: Anderson, South Carolina Name/Nickname : Brian	I agree the one at academy is huge. It might not be on their website, but it has been in every one of their stores that I have been in lately.

07-05-2013, 09:25 AM	#7
superdan Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-21-11 Location: Sacramento, CA	You can win a chimney in the "it could be yours #5" thread.

07-05-2013, 10:48 AM	#10
hachi-roku_fan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-25-13 Location: Los Angeles	Just get yourself a weed burner and light them directly in the grill if you're grilling. I only use the chimney when I'm smoking and only need to light a few

07-05-2013, 10:59 AM	#11
KSroadliner Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-29-09 Location: Lawrence Kansas	What he said............WEEDBURNER!! Kills weeds too...............

07-05-2013, 11:04 AM	#12
jmoney7269 Banned Join Date: 02-07-11 Location: brenham, texas	What they said ^^^^^ Haven't used a chimney in over a year.

07-05-2013, 12:23 PM	#13
TheRealGrinder Got Wood. Join Date: 02-17-13 Location: CNY	Good call. Would this work, http://www.lowes.com/pd_246067-717-9...3110&Ntt=torch or do you mean the type or torch used for melting down a rubber roof?

07-05-2013, 12:28 PM	#14
hachi-roku_fan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-25-13 Location: Los Angeles	I got mine from harbor freight for 20 bucks.

07-05-2013, 12:29 PM	#15
hachi-roku_fan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-25-13 Location: Los Angeles	Here's a link http://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-91033.html They also have one with an ignition