Exciting New Model(s) from Old Country BBQ Pits

[Blythewood BBQ'er]

Looks like a quality piece SmittyJonz! Yeah I agree with the mavericks, I'm slowly switching over to thermoworks.

 

[BeardedBassGuy]

Looks like a great value smoker! Really happy for you, and I'm looking forward to the reviews!

 

[SmittyJonz]

When the temp probe isn’t jumping around it’s 40* difference but I don’t know if that’s accurate.? I’m gonna put 2 thermos in the door but the door is 2” thick and River Country doesn’t have any 4” or 6” stems so I’ll have to get TelTru - so $100 for 2 thermometers.
It has a Large 5” Exhaust I was running half open- just closed it off to 1/4 way open and will let it run a lil bit to see if it makes a difference.

 

[SmittyJonz]

Ran it a bit with exhaust at 1/4 way open and it's much Better. 15-20* Difference is Good Enough for me. This is running Empty- No meats.....

 

[SmittyJonz]

First Cook ....... Biscuits.

 

[SmittyJonz]

10 minutes:

 

[gtr]

What did you rub those biscuits with and when do you sauce them?

Very cool stuff all around, Smitty!

 

[SmittyJonz]

https://youtu.be/vwKIj7-X7jE

 

[SmittyJonz]

15 minutes........

 

[SmittyJonz]

Biscuits are Pretty Even - only slight difference in top grate vs bottom grate.......

 

[SmittyJonz]

 

[pjtexas1]

I have a couple RC 5" thermometers new in the box but only 3" stems. Biscuit test is as good as my insulated cabinet. Without a heat baffle I would have thought the bottom reach would be 100+ hotter than the top. I'm impressed so far!

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[pjtexas1]

You need to make an ash pan. Even hd foil is better than nothing. Gotta protect the bottom of the FB as that's what takes most of the abuse. I also think the tube into the cc needs to be lower...or maybe that helps even out temps?

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[SmittyJonz]

You need to make an ash pan. Even hd foil is better than nothing. Gotta protect the bottom of the FB as that's what takes most of the abuse. I also think the tube into the cc needs to be lower...or maybe that helps even out temps?

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ya there's 10' under the tranfer tube- Wasted space and I think it Hurts it a bit. I think he only did that to use 1 piece across the front including firebox. If you look at your T&K the cook chamber doesn't come down as far as the Chute/firebox. Store models will probally not have that wasted space at the bottom......

 

[ronbrad62]

Congrats on a great score. I couldn't be happier unless it were me posting those pics. You do us proud, my friend.

 

[SmittyJonz]

I'm LIKING It...! I will replace the gaskets and add toggle latches, TelTru thermos, probally get an PitMaster IQ120 Puffer........... :heh:

I might weld in rails for a removable Floor to get rid of the wasted space in the bottom. Set it 2-3" below the heat transfer tube..........

 

[pjtexas1]

I'm LIKING It...! I will replace the gaskets and add toggle latches, TelTru thermos, probally get an PitMaster IQ120 Puffer........... :heh:

I might weld in rails for a removable Floor to get rid of the wasted space in the bottom. Set it 2-3" below the heat transfer tube..........

Tuned in to see if this helps or if less space makes the bottom rack too hot. Alejandro might be onto something here.

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[gtr]

food should be coming soon...

 

[SmittyJonz]

Just checked the Ribs - Little tight - givin' it 30-45 minutes more......

 

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