Start to build next week

[Dan]

For the moment I’ll use the free stuff but eventually I’ll grt some expanded metal, Is that what u use Rod ? A couple of pics of the inside of your cook chamber would be greatly appreciated

[Rodcrafter]

No problem I don’t have many without meat on them but you can see the material.








That is a few with the same 3/4 x 9 flat expanded.


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[Dan]

I think I'm going to put in a wc , I'll do a drawing and see what u guys think ,

[Rodcrafter]

I'll tell you even before the drawing that is a good idea!

[Big T]

[Dirtytires]

I use mine all the time. Nice to be able to run 2 different temps as well.

[Dan]

So If u were me would u put in a slide vent from the FB to the wc and a chimney too and how big for each ?

[Dirtytires]

I used a 4 inch dia pipe...leftover from my smokestack for each.

[Dan]

Cheers , a few pics for me of your system would be great

[Dan]

So I’ll take it as a yes I need a slide vent from fb to Ev and a stack on top

[Dan]

Wc not ev

[Big T]

I would definitely add an opening from the FB to WC, it gives you the option of cooking in the WC if you want to. The stack on top of the WC doesn't need to be very tall because the whole WC acts as a stack. Just make it long enough to keep any rain water from getting in and a damper on top and you'll be good.

[Dan]

I got 6 hrs tomorrow so I should get a fair bit done with the addition of the wc so any other suggestions or photos would be greatly appreciated

[Dan]

How big should I make the opening from fb to wc , I’m going to make a sliding vent so it can close fully but not sure on size, it’ll be a rectangle shape

[Dan]

I've seen a few with air vents near the top of the wc , are they worth the effort putting in

[Dirtytires]

I've seen some air vents at the bottom with the idea that the cooler outside air can be used to lower chamber temps. I'm not sure the purpose for an additional top vent--the chimney takes care of exhaust. Maybe I'm missing something but I'd say no need. Built mine with a damper between the firebox/warmer box and one between the cook chamber/warmer box. No other vents except damper on chimney.

[Big T]

no need for them at the top if you already have a chimney.

[Rodcrafter]

The picture was upside down so I think some confusion is happening. I made my opening 6x6 it works great if you’re not insulating between the top of the FB and the bottom of the WC even smaller will work. The rectangle idea is good so you can keep the opening in the center. This way even if it is bigger than needed the damper can be closed some to get what you want.


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[Dirtytires]

Rodcrafter, thats funny. I never even looked at the picture...

[ajfoxy]

The picture was upside down so I think some confusion is happening.

[Big T]

I noticed the picture was upside down but he also asked if he should put vents in the top of the WC. Must have been fate... or a coincidence.

[Rodcrafter]

Who knows. I didn’t even notice he said WC. LOL


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[Dan]

All good, I put the vent towards the back of the wc I’ll put more pics up tomorrow of my progress

[Dan]

I’m getting there

[Big T]