Char-Griller mod

BruceKWHP · 01-19-2010, 10:23 AM

Hey Gang,

I am unable to search posts due to being a new member so this may have been discussed elsewhere....

I have a used Char-Griller with the side box for burning wood, does someone have a "mod" for a heat diffuser where the flames lick into the main "box" and overheat the far right side?

I can weld if that is required!

I just got this thing off craigs list and LOVE it! I got some Santa Maria Red Oak chunks to produce the smoke.

So far spare ribs, tri tip and chicken have been amazing!

The ability to finish a cigar before the food is done cooking is a plus too...
running out of beer before dinner is a negative....

grampyskids · 01-19-2010, 11:31 AM

Check out this tutorial at: deejayssmokepit.net

IronStomach · 01-19-2010, 11:44 AM

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and use the google box. It searches only at BBQ-Brethren. It's useful.

Do you still have the charcoal tray for the CG? Many people just flip that upside down, it seems to baffle heat evenly under the main cooking chamber's cooking grates. I don't have a SFB, so I haven't tried it for myself yet.

Spydermike72 · 01-19-2010, 12:48 PM

I have used a firebrick for a baffle on my Silver Smoker (see the firebrick thread). It prevents the flames from getting into the cook chamber, but allows the heat in at a more controlled method...

crd26a · 01-19-2010, 04:40 PM

go to www.smokingmeatforums.com and into their charcoal smoker section, theres a sticky on all the char griller mods. Best resource I've seen

Cracklin Jeorge · 01-19-2010, 04:50 PM

Down and dirty mod I use on my offset... Take a 1 LB coffee can and remove the bottom with a can-opener then cut it down the seam, flatten it out and place it in the smoke chamber next to the opening where the fire box is. (use a coffee can with a paper label not a printed variety. It's a quick, adjustable fix I did about a year ago and haven't gotten around to changing it yet.

wnkt · 01-19-2010, 04:52 PM

I turned the charcoal tray upside down to make a baffle.

and use a flexible metal dryer vent hose to extend the internal smokestack down to the grate

HawgHeaven · 01-19-2010, 04:55 PM

I did a tutorial on this awhile back, try this...

http://www.hhsbbq.com/CharGrillerMods.pdf

Got any questions, don't be afraid to ask!

speedrcer1 · 01-19-2010, 05:49 PM

Welcome Bruce,

As you can see, I'm just a bit longer here than you. HawgHeavans Mods are your "bible to go with, although I went with a basket in the firebox, because I had one on hand.
Here is a link to my assy:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...96#post1147596
Enjoy!

BruceKWHP · 01-19-2010, 07:18 PM

I just took a peek in there, and as I don't plan on using this as a grill I can do something using the coal tray to diffuse the heat, thanks!

fltrnmedic79 · 09-21-2010, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wnkt

I turned the charcoal tray upside down to make a baffle.

and use a flexible metal dryer vent hose to extend the internal smokestack down to the grate

WNKT,

Do you have a problem with even heat distribution by doing this??

olewarthog · 09-21-2010, 10:24 AM

I use the inverted charcoal tray as a baffle also. I put the SFB cooking grates across the bottom of the main chamber & set the inverted tray on them. With just a small gap at the SFB opening, I can balance temps to within 10 degrees from side to side. I can also create a hot zone by opening the gap to use to crisp chicken skin, bacon on ABTs, etc

Downtown Smokeout · 09-21-2010, 02:12 PM

Awesome tutorial HawgHeaven. I flip the coal pan over for a baffle because I insulated mine with ceramic briquettes.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh....php?p=1397766
I am going to be using a few of these tricks though.

mbshop · 09-21-2010, 03:22 PM

great info here. for more go here for tons of info,
http://www.barbecuebible.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=1467

toadhunter911 · 09-21-2010, 04:26 PM

I've had mine for 3 years now, and while I love the food quality, the bitch is a PITA. Warping metal grates, loose fitting lids, smoke leaks all over the place, more mods than you can shake a stick at, etc. I want one of these...

01-19-2010, 10:23 AM	#1
BruceKWHP Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-15-10 Location: Oak Park, CA. Ventura County 91377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Char-Griller mod Hey Gang, I am unable to search posts due to being a new member so this may have been discussed elsewhere.... I have a used Char-Griller with the side box for burning wood, does someone have a "mod" for a heat diffuser where the flames lick into the main "box" and overheat the far right side? I can weld if that is required! I just got this thing off craigs list and LOVE it! I got some Santa Maria Red Oak chunks to produce the smoke. So far spare ribs, tri tip and chicken have been amazing! The ability to finish a cigar before the food is done cooking is a plus too... running out of beer before dinner is a negative....

01-19-2010, 11:31 AM	#2
grampyskids Found some matches. Join Date: 12-03-09 Location: Sacramento, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Char-griller mods Check out this tutorial at: deejayssmokepit.net

01-19-2010, 11:44 AM	#3
IronStomach Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-30-09 Location: West Chicago, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Scroll down to the bottom of the page and use the google box. It searches only at BBQ-Brethren. It's useful. Do you still have the charcoal tray for the CG? Many people just flip that upside down, it seems to baffle heat evenly under the main cooking chamber's cooking grates. I don't have a SFB, so I haven't tried it for myself yet. __________________ James. I use a Char-Griller: the gateway smoker.

01-19-2010, 12:48 PM	#4
Spydermike72 Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-17-06 Location: Flushing Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have used a firebrick for a baffle on my Silver Smoker (see the firebrick thread). It prevents the flames from getting into the cook chamber, but allows the heat in at a more controlled method... __________________ Mike Rubbed,Smoked, and Sauced BBQ Team Powered by Bar's Leak and Rislone RSSBBQ.COM Backwoods Competitor Backwoods Party Ranch Kettle,Weber Performerl Certified Moink Baller President of the Great Lakes BBQ Association For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know

01-19-2010, 04:40 PM	#5
crd26a Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-16-09 Location: Olathe, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	go to www.smokingmeatforums.com and into their charcoal smoker section, theres a sticky on all the char griller mods. Best resource I've seen __________________ Border War Smokers - "BBQ worth killin' your neighbor for"

01-19-2010, 04:50 PM	#6
Cracklin Jeorge Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-07-08 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Down and dirty mod I use on my offset... Take a 1 LB coffee can and remove the bottom with a can-opener then cut it down the seam, flatten it out and place it in the smoke chamber next to the opening where the fire box is. (use a coffee can with a paper label not a printed variety. It's a quick, adjustable fix I did about a year ago and haven't gotten around to changing it yet. __________________ Life goes better with cracklin!

01-19-2010, 04:52 PM	#7
wnkt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-08-06 Location: Upstate South Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I turned the charcoal tray upside down to make a baffle. and use a flexible metal dryer vent hose to extend the internal smokestack down to the grate __________________ Chargriller Super Pro with side firebox ------ I'd like to be remembered as one of those "larger than life" people, but as I'm only 5'6" I just work on being wider than life. (Pedro Moura Pinheiro, a funny guy)

01-19-2010, 04:55 PM	#8
HawgHeaven On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-17-08 Location: Newark, DE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I did a tutorial on this awhile back, try this... http://www.hhsbbq.com/CharGrillerMods.pdf Got any questions, don't be afraid to ask! __________________ Pop-Pop Phil [I][COLOR=purple]Klose Backyard Chef[/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=purple]18.5" WSM[/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=purple]Numerous Weber kettles[/COLOR][/I] Hawg Heaven Smokin' BBQ [URL]http://www.hhsbbq.com[/URL] Super, ultra-fast [B][I][U][COLOR=darkorange]ORANGE [/COLOR][/U][/I][/B]Thermapen

01-19-2010, 05:49 PM	#9
speedrcer1 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-02-10 Location: Massapequa, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome Bruce, As you can see, I'm just a bit longer here than you. HawgHeavans Mods are your "bible to go with, although I went with a basket in the firebox, because I had one on hand. Here is a link to my assy: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...96#post1147596 Enjoy! __________________ Don G Weber WSM 22.5 Weber WSM 18 CL Find Bubba-Keg “on-loan” Char-Griller OS, Gasser, Weber 22.5 Platinum CL find Weber 22.5 Gold CL find w, SMOKE-EZ conversion KCBS 54236, Certified KCBS judge Certified MOINK Baller Super-Fast, Super-Non Stealthy ORANGE Themapen

01-19-2010, 07:18 PM	#10
BruceKWHP Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-15-10 Location: Oak Park, CA. Ventura County 91377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just took a peek in there, and as I don't plan on using this as a grill I can do something using the coal tray to diffuse the heat, thanks!

09-21-2010, 10:24 AM	#12
olewarthog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-07-10 Location: Hazlehurst, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use the inverted charcoal tray as a baffle also. I put the SFB cooking grates across the bottom of the main chamber & set the inverted tray on them. With just a small gap at the SFB opening, I can balance temps to within 10 degrees from side to side. I can also create a hot zone by opening the gap to use to crisp chicken skin, bacon on ABTs, etc

09-21-2010, 02:12 PM	#13
Downtown Smokeout Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-25-10 Location: Evansville, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome tutorial HawgHeaven. I flip the coal pan over for a baffle because I insulated mine with ceramic briquettes. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh....php?p=1397766 I am going to be using a few of these tricks though. __________________ Aaron Weber Imperial Sequoia (restoration in progress) Weber Platinum (The Green Lantern) Weber OTS 22.5 Weber SJ UDS (with more to come) Cheapo gasser Old Smokey ES (A gift, don't buy one) Humble member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers Honor bound to protect, prepare, and serve

09-21-2010, 03:22 PM	#14
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	great info here. for more go here for tons of info, http://www.barbecuebible.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=1467 __________________ george spam, can't live without it

09-21-2010, 04:26 PM	#15
toadhunter911 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-22-09 Location: Eastpointe, Mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've had mine for 3 years now, and while I love the food quality, the bitch is a PITA. Warping metal grates, loose fitting lids, smoke leaks all over the place, more mods than you can shake a stick at, etc. I want one of these... __________________ Craig...Chargriller Pro w/SFB, 2001 Weber 22.5 OTP, Weber OTS 18.5, Broilmaster gasser "The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17

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