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pufferbelly
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The Problem with heat loss and fuel hogs........
Still consider myself a novice. Much study and many questions. Much concern over fuel hogs and heat loss. Conclusions:
* All pits in the 1/4" thick offset, non-insulated category, will lose heat and be more high maintenance (use more fuel) depending on firebox and airflow configuration.
* Most sure fired method for maintaining temperature in an offset stick burner is to have a 1/2" insulated fire box and a convection plate for reverse flow.
* Upright insulated smokers, i.e., Superior, Stumps, Spice Wine etc, by design, take care of the majority of these concerns, and allow for less babysitting.
You gentlemen are the professionals. Where am I wrong? Where does my thinking need to change?
Ok
Still consider myself a novice. Much study and many questions. Much concern over fuel hogs and heat loss. Conclusions:
* All pits in the 1/4" thick offset, non-insulated category, will lose heat and be more high maintenance (use more fuel) depending on firebox and airflow configuration.
* Most sure fired method for maintaining temperature in an offset stick burner is to have a 1/2" insulated fire box and a convection plate for reverse flow.
* Upright insulated smokers, i.e., Superior, Stumps, Spice Wine etc, by design, take care of the majority of these concerns, and allow for less babysitting.
You gentlemen are the professionals. Where am I wrong? Where does my thinking need to change?
Ok
