Is it really worth filling the box section frame of a gf smoker with insulation? I can see the point in doing the cc door but will there be much of a difference if i don't do the frame??
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Insulating the box section
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Re: Insulating the box section
It helps eliminate hot spots. You don't need to pack every inch. Just use a loose insertion into all tubes. Trust me you want to do this. You don't want to find down the road it is blistering the paint in one spot.
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Re: Insulating the box section
It does make a difference. Not worth not doing it.
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Re: Insulating the box section
It will allow heat to transfer to the outside and might discolor paint or fingers
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Re: Insulating the box section
I had extra insulation so I filled mine up.
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Re: Insulating the box section
Not trying to hijack the thread here, but I was looking at the shopping list that came with my plans and when sourcing parts I found the same insulation in loose fill rather than batts (designed to spray into attic or crawl space). I was thinking of pouring it in to the tube then tapping the end shut with masking tape. The welder should burn right thru the tape easily. What you guys think?