Lone Star Grillz Vertical Insulated Cabinet Smoker-For the new Owner

[Eads Ranch]

Originally Posted by Logg7

Anybody Smoking Meats for the Thanksgiving Holidays ?
What’s on the Menus?

Two bone in turkey breasts for Thanksgiving dinner.

[RacrX]

Why does the fire always manage to skip over the T-plates??? Seems like they should work but nope, every time.

Would love to see pics from someone's fire brick setup.

[pjtexas1]

Originally Posted by RacrX

Why does the fire always manage to skip over the T-plates??? Seems like they should work but nope, every time.

Would love to see pics from someone's fire brick setup.

They get too hot.

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[Kaptain Kadian]

I have had it jump the fire bricks as well. I wonder if they get so hot they ignite the charcoal

[harleykids]

I have never had the fire jump my Lonestar metal T plates, but I run them at max width (around 3" or so between plates)

I also only start about 3 briquettes on fire when I start my fire, so I keep my fire small.
I run a DigiQ and don't have any issues with fire jumping, etc.

There is a pic of my firebox setup a few pages back, will try to find it...

[lonestargrillz]

Originally Posted by RacrX

Why does the fire always manage to skip over the T-plates??? Seems like they should work but nope, every time.

Would love to see pics from someone's fire brick setup.

There are several reasons why it can jump. Spacing may be to narrow. ATC fan blowing hot ash (especially if the controller doesn't run a variable speed fan, 25cfm bursts of air can stir a lot of ash). Wood embers are also a likely reason, especially really dried wood like you would find in per-packaged bags will "pop" more than would more properly seasoned wood will do. Transfer from underneath can also be a contributing factor, small coals fall down into the ash pan roll a little and then transfer up. Leaving the fire box door closed during the cook will also decrease the chance of this happening since every time you open the door you are stoking the fire increasing the chance for all of the above to happen.

Chris
Lone Star Grillz

[harleykids]

here are some firebox setups that seem to work without jumping.

Page 147 starts the pics and threads

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...85024&page=147

Hope that helps!
Jaon

[SmokinFun]

Hi all,

I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I want to thank all of you for sharing your experiences with the Lonestar Grillz Vertical Insulated Cabinet. It has helped me a lot in deciding which smoker to choose. I had been on the fence between their stick burner and the IVC. Ultimately, I went with the IVC since I have a 10 month old full of energy and plans for expanding my family in the near future.( later I might have to get their offset). I have been smoking on a smoke vault propane smoker so I am excited on this upgrade.

I just ordered the Mini today with..
Folding Table
SS Handle
Tie downs
8'' Wheels
Heat diverter
T-Plates
3-extra rails
2-grates

Thinking of maybe adding the 3rd grate. Don't know yet. I was told it would take 6 weeks and if anyone is on the fence about ordering one, they have free shipping on orders over 3000 right now. Thanks again all!

[Big Swole]

Originally Posted by SmokinFun

Hi all,

I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I want to thank all of you for sharing your experiences with the Lonestar Grillz Vertical Insulated Cabinet. It has helped me a lot in deciding which smoker to choose. I had been on the fence between their stick burner and the IVC. Ultimately, I went with the IVC since I have a 10 month old full of energy and plans for expanding my family in the near future.( later I might have to get their offset). I have been smoking on a smoke vault propane smoker so I am excited on this upgrade.

I just ordered the Mini today with..
Folding Table
SS Handle
Tie downs
8'' Wheels
Heat diverter
T-Plates
3-extra rails
2-grates

Thinking of maybe adding the 3rd grate. Don't know yet. I was told it would take 6 weeks and if anyone is on the fence about ordering one, they have free shipping on orders over 3000 right now. Thanks again all!

You can skip the T-plates IMO, other than that, Congrats on the order!!! You'll love it!

[THoey1963]

Agree. My T-Plates are seasoned, wrapped in plastic, and somewhere in the garage behind my pile of charcoal and wood chunks. Never used them.

Congrats and welcome to the club!

[SmokinFun]

Thanks for the advice! I might end up removing them from the order. I am a novice smoker and do it as a hobby. So I figured I can use all the help I can get . Just excited to smoke and make great food.

On the 3rd extra grate, still thinking on it. I figure, better have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

[Big Swole]

Originally Posted by SmokinFun

Thanks for the advice! I might end up removing them from the order. I am a novice smoker and do it as a hobby. So I figured I can use all the help I can get . Just excited to smoke and make great food.

On the 3rd extra grate, still thinking on it. I figure, better have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

I ordered mine with all seven positions welded in but only ordered one extra grate (5 total ). But mine is the regular size not the mini. I’ve yet to need more space for what I do. With the Mini, having the extra grates may come in handy. But at least get all 7 positions welded in so you can arrange it like you want.

[Smokin' Greene]

New baby brother! Coming soon!
http://www.lonestargrillz.com/PeeWee...ed-smoker.html

[RacrX]

Originally Posted by lonestargrillz

There are several reasons why it can jump. Spacing may be to narrow. ATC fan blowing hot ash (especially if the controller doesn't run a variable speed fan, 25cfm bursts of air can stir a lot of ash). Wood embers are also a likely reason, especially really dried wood like you would find in per-packaged bags will "pop" more than would more properly seasoned wood will do. Transfer from underneath can also be a contributing factor, small coals fall down into the ash pan roll a little and then transfer up. Leaving the fire box door closed during the cook will also decrease the chance of this happening since every time you open the door you are stoking the fire increasing the chance for all of the above to happen.

Chris
Lone Star Grillz

Oh hey Chris, thanks!

[Big Swole]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcWliQjtknc