Size of smoke stack

[Fishman3856]

I just received this bbq pit and and was wondering if the smoke stack is to the correct size for this pit. The main chamber is 41”L X 20”W. Firebox is 20”L X 20” W. The smoke stack is 3” by 17” tall.

[Fishman3856]

Size of stack is 3” by 17” tall

[towtruck]

According to the calculator the stack is spot on.....but the fire box is bigger than it should be......I'd run it as is and learn it. I had a pit similar to that one and fire management was key, with smaller fires/coal beds working best.

[Fishman3856]

Thanks for your feedback. Guess now it’s time to learn it.

[Fishman3856]

Sorry the pipe is 20” would that be a difference?

[Dirtytires]

Remember, stick length is calculated from top of the pit....

Congrats on the new addition!

[Fishman3856]

Thanks that would make it a 13” then.

[Dirtytires]

So that would make your firebox too big and your stack too small. As mentioned, run it a few times to see how it operates but now you know a few areas that might need adjusted.

Decreasing the firebox volume is pretty easy with a few firebrick or a false bottom and the stack is pretty easy to extend it needed. Honestly, I would be more concerned with the size of the throat as that can mess things up in a hurry if too big.