Why not high temp

highestgrade · 06-29-2011, 11:01 AM

I'm loading my DBS with hardwood coal but I can't get my temps up

Cliff H. · 06-29-2011, 11:04 AM

Got a pic ?

gtr · 06-29-2011, 11:08 AM

Make sure you have enough airflow - always leave exhaust all the way open no matter what and the more open the intake, the higher the heat (the amt. of wood is important as well). I haven't cooked on a dbs, so I can't really get any more specific than that. Good luck! Make sure the wood is properly seasoned and dry.

highestgrade · 06-29-2011, 11:13 AM

Maybe I should leave the firebox open?

highestgrade · 06-29-2011, 11:15 AM

I got a 2 inch hole in the top barrel wide open & a 2 inch hole in the firebox open as well other than that i can leave the firebox door open

gtr · 06-29-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by highestgrade

I got a 2 inch hole in the top barrel wide open & a 2 inch hole in the firebox open as well other than that i can leave the firebox door open

try it. try opening it different amounts as well.

bigabyte · 06-29-2011, 11:19 AM

What kind of charcoal are you using? Is it possible it got wet? How much did you light? As much info as you can give might help shed some light on it.

highestgrade · 06-29-2011, 11:20 AM

NRA4Life · 06-29-2011, 11:21 AM

You need more than 2 inches of exhaust. You aren't getting enough draft to make the fire burn efficiently or hot. Probably 6" will do it. You need more air in too, probably two 2 inch ball valves will do the trick. Also, Vogelzang makes a double barrel stove kit complete with the cast iron door and connectors.

bigabyte · 06-29-2011, 11:23 AM

Also, is the exhaust that hole in the bottom of the top barrel there? If so, that isn't making for an efficient flow of gases either.

Cliff H. · 06-29-2011, 11:25 AM

I wouldn't mind having a db smoker.

highestgrade · 06-29-2011, 11:26 AM

should i cut a bigger hole at the top of the barrel?

bigabyte · 06-29-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by highestgrade

should i cut a bigger hole at the top of the barrel?

Yes. What is going to happen is the hot gases are going to build up in the top of the top barrel and simply overflow down and out, preventing their efficient escape. This will result in a lot of buildup inside the cooker and on your meat that you don't want. Also, you will get better airflow by giving the air and efficient path to flow. 2 inches is smaller than any exhaust I've seen on a barrel sized cooker, go for around 3-1/2 inches. Also, make an exhaust pipe. This actually helps draw the air up than simply having a hole in the top by giving the hot air a path upwards and creating a flow that helps draw air out of the cooker. Make it about a foot or so. There are some very experienced pit builders that could probably give you better and more precise measurements, I'm just basing mine from seeing thousands of cookers and knowing what they usually look like.

highestgrade · 06-29-2011, 11:39 AM

I cut a hole to the top

El Ropo · 06-29-2011, 11:44 AM

I'm not sure that design is gonna ever work well for you. Could of built 2 UDSs.

06-29-2011, 11:01 AM	#1
highestgrade Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-12-11 Location: Trinidad & Tobago Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Why not high temp I'm loading my DBS with hardwood coal but I can't get my temps up

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06-29-2011, 11:08 AM	#3
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Make sure you have enough airflow - always leave exhaust all the way open no matter what and the more open the intake, the higher the heat (the amt. of wood is important as well). I haven't cooked on a dbs, so I can't really get any more specific than that. Good luck! Make sure the wood is properly seasoned and dry. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

06-29-2011, 11:19 AM	#7
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	What kind of charcoal are you using? Is it possible it got wet? How much did you light? As much info as you can give might help shed some light on it. __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

06-29-2011, 11:21 AM	#9
NRA4Life is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-07-09 Location: Newark, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You need more than 2 inches of exhaust. You aren't getting enough draft to make the fire burn efficiently or hot. Probably 6" will do it. You need more air in too, probably two 2 inch ball valves will do the trick. Also, Vogelzang makes a double barrel stove kit complete with the cast iron door and connectors. __________________ - Kevin Team: Smitty's Real Pit BBQ KCBS CBJ 2 Custom Built Reverse Flow Stickburners 22.5" WSM Weber 26.75" OTG Weber 22.5" OTS Weber Blue 2000 Stainless Performer

06-29-2011, 11:15 AM	#5
highestgrade Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-12-11 Location: Trinidad & Tobago Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I got a 2 inch hole in the top barrel wide open & a 2 inch hole in the firebox open as well other than that i can leave the firebox door open

06-29-2011, 11:23 AM	#10
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	Also, is the exhaust that hole in the bottom of the top barrel there? If so, that isn't making for an efficient flow of gases either. __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

06-29-2011, 11:25 AM	#11
Cliff H. is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-03-07 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I wouldn't mind having a db smoker. __________________ Cliff Last edited by Cliff H.; 06-29-2011 at 11:31 AM.. Reason: Air flow issue already addressed.

06-29-2011, 11:26 AM	#12
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06-29-2011, 11:44 AM	#15
El Ropo Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Austin, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I'm not sure that design is gonna ever work well for you. Could of built 2 UDSs. __________________ Modded Brinkmann Gourmet. Basic UDS. Rescued 22.5" OTS. Weber SJS. Stubbs. B&B Oak Lump. Cannondale 2009 F8 (for burning off all the great BBQ)

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