FB & Warming Cabinet Question

Simpleaim · Post by **Simpleaim** » February 11th, 2016, 4:36 pm

Is the FB and warming cabinet 2 separate boxes or do they share anything common? Like top of FB and bottom of WC? I've looked through a lot pictures on here and other places but it's hard to tell.

Thank you,

Ken

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » February 11th, 2016, 5:17 pm

I'm definitely no expert but, from the threads I've read, the FB to WC plate is common.

Check out these two threads, they should answer all questions.

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=4100

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4312

mp4 · Post by **mp4** » February 11th, 2016, 5:28 pm

I think there is some merit to insulating between the two. If you don’t you may have some issues with overheating. Disclaimer...I have 0 experience with warming cabinets.

Post by **Big T** » February 11th, 2016, 8:39 pm

If you share a common plate, be sure that you have an opening on the WC so you can let the heat out to regulate the temp in the WC.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » February 11th, 2016, 9:18 pm

Yep what Big T said! You will need to let cool air into the WC if they share the plate. Mine is insulated, and I can almost have ambient temp in the WC with the rest of my CC(s) running cooking temps. Or I can have it 400* and the others 225

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forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » February 11th, 2016, 9:55 pm

Ditto these guys!!! Rule of thumb I was told was to allow a 2" air gap that could be insulated between the FB and WB. Clover Ridge has a really nice RF w/ WB/VC. You can turn the WB into VC. Have a damper between the CC and WB. Also install a damper from the FB to WB. It's the versatility of a RF!!!

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Simpleaim · Post by **Simpleaim** » February 12th, 2016, 3:15 pm

Thank you everyone! That's exactly what I was looking for.

Thank you,

Ken

forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » February 12th, 2016, 8:53 pm

One other thing. From the great guys here advice I have dampers on my WB also. They recommended them since I insulated it. To allow some cool air in incase it's warmer than I want for a WB.
First cook this past Saturday. I used it and it worked like an oven!!!

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Post by **Rodcrafter** » February 13th, 2016, 7:45 am

FC you have such an awesome rig because you were willing to do whatever it took to get the very best outcome. It cost you a lot of money and labor, but it will be paying you back for many years to come.

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Post by **Big T** » February 13th, 2016, 10:37 pm

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » February 14th, 2016, 12:47 am

Ditto!

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