?s on centerfeed build

[HookedOnQ]

Im starting a centerfeed build out of a 17x50 air tank and have a few things I still have questions on. First off is what have you guys with centerfeeds done about grease drains? I have a couple ideas but im curious to see what others have done. Second my tank is 50in end to end and 43in weld to weld I plan on running my baffle from weld to weld will this leave me with enough gap on each end? And third I will be using 1/4 for my baffle should that be ok or should I use some 3/8 directly over the fire box opening to prevent or help with any hot spots? Thanks in advance for any help

[Gizmo]

Edgar never had a drain. The BP had a lip around the edge to form a pan. I just scraped the grease out after a couple cooks or sometimes put in fin foil and rolled it up and threw it away.

That much gap on each end of the BP is fine. I used to run Edgar on 1/4 of that size.

Your idea of the 3/8 plate needs to be there anyway - regardless of the gaps or you WIll have a hot spot in the center.

[J.R.'s Butt Hutt]

Here's how I designed my grease drain. I have not fabricated this pit yet. Hopefully will do so this summer.

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