fire grate level

chillydigits · 07-27-2004, 12:13 PM

I am working on firebricking the firebox of my bandera. My question is what level for the fire grate have you all found to be the best? I have tried the 2nd and 3rd from the bottom with mixed results. Again I think its more operator error then problems with my bandera. Thanks in advance for helping this Bar-b-q greenhorn from ohio.

willkat98 · 07-27-2004, 12:20 PM

I always use the bottom one, but I think I had airflow issues this weekend trying Al's firebasket. But that is a write up for a different post.

I only use those small ceramic briquettes to keep the ash pan up off the floor of the firebox. So with a firebrick, I would venture to guess no higher than second level off the bottom

Just a guess though. Still havent done the firebrick mod.

The_Kapn · 07-27-2004, 12:28 PM

Chilli,
I use the bottom level on the stock rack holders for the firegrate.
Works fine for me and will be even better when my new firegrate gets back from the welder

TIM

cheez · 07-29-2004, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brdbbq

Try ~ 4 Buckeyes on each side.

As a Michigan fan living in Ohio, I will say that sounds like a great use for that "Brutus Buckeye" fellow and all his scarlet and gray buddies! Great thinking Brian.

badger · 07-29-2004, 04:43 PM

I also use the lowest level of the of the racks to hold my firegrate.

07-27-2004, 12:13 PM	#1
chillydigits Found some matches. Join Date: 07-14-04 Location: Mount Vernon Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	fire grate level I am working on firebricking the firebox of my bandera. My question is what level for the fire grate have you all found to be the best? I have tried the 2nd and 3rd from the bottom with mixed results. Again I think its more operator error then problems with my bandera. Thanks in advance for helping this Bar-b-q greenhorn from ohio. __________________ If it WAS rocket science, Wouldnt we have pocket protectors....

07-27-2004, 12:20 PM	#2
willkat98 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Chicago Western Burbs, but always south of Madison Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I always use the bottom one, but I think I had airflow issues this weekend trying Al's firebasket. But that is a write up for a different post. I only use those small ceramic briquettes to keep the ash pan up off the floor of the firebox. So with a firebrick, I would venture to guess no higher than second level off the bottom Just a guess though. Still havent done the firebrick mod. __________________ . Bill-Chicago "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Jack Reacher Bandera, M-BGE, WSM, Gold Kettle, Kenmore Gasser, 36Qt Turkey Fryer, ECB, Dutch Oven

07-27-2004, 12:28 PM	#3
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Chilli, I use the bottom level on the stock rack holders for the firegrate. Works fine for me and will be even better when my new firegrate gets back from the welder TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

07-29-2004, 04:43 PM	#5
badger Bash lurker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: San Carlos, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I also use the lowest level of the of the racks to hold my firegrate. __________________ In order of usage: Weber Performer WSM - no mods. NB Bandera - modded. Unknown Offset Horizontal- Looking for my babies daddy!

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