insulated fireboxes

argolee504 · Post by **argolee504** » April 7th, 2012, 4:43 pm

what is the general opinion on insulated fireboxes pros and cons I have one on my klose but have nothing to compare it to I was thinking about using 1/2 or heavier to build my new build im planning but didnt know what the difference would be if any

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argolee504 · Post by **argolee504** » April 7th, 2012, 4:57 pm

also how would you insulate a cooking chamber I am 55 and want to build my last smoker using either large pipe or a 5oo gal propane tank will insulating a cooking chamber give any real advantage or just on paper just looking over ideas right now dont want it so heavy you cant pull it

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » April 7th, 2012, 6:35 pm

If you use 1/4" steel I don't think you need to insulate the firebox....and if you use a propane tank for the cook chamber my view does not change....

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » April 7th, 2012, 7:39 pm

Argolee if you live where you have real winters then insulation will save you some on your fuel bill - otherwise (and I can't believe I'm saying this) DC is right on the 1/4 inch wall - once you get that #$%@ hot it will go fine - getting there and staying there will take a little more fuel from what I've been told...
Edna's not insulated except the floor (to protect the table she's on) and the front (to make life more comfy for the cook) and she is only 14 guage single wall everywhere else - but most of my experience with her has been pellet drive and I don't have any complaints on how much pellets she uses...

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » April 7th, 2012, 7:47 pm

I too agree! Did I really say that? Dangit!

Oh well, stick with quarter for the firebox, and the cook chamber and you should be fine. As Rick said if it is really cold where you are it may take more fuel, but it takes alot of fuel to equal the cost to double all the metal.

Just my .02!

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » April 7th, 2012, 8:45 pm

....i know that my devilish good looks and awesome photo skill are next to none....but I am not a total tard.....

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » April 7th, 2012, 9:19 pm

I don't care what Frank says about you DC - I think you're alright!

maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » April 8th, 2012, 5:31 am

Rick wrote:I don't care what Frank says about you DC - I think you're alright!

Did you play Sgt O`rouke in F Troop Rick?,

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » April 8th, 2012, 7:04 am

WOW - haven't heard about F-Troop in a LONG time...

no - I just figure if they're not razzing me it's cause they don't like me ... at least that's what my mom said as she was spreading peanut butter all over me so the dog would PLAY with me... rough childhood....

maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » April 9th, 2012, 2:00 am

I know what you are saying Rick, My mum did a similar thing for me!, she used to tie a lamb chop bone around my neck so the dog wouldn`t bite me!, not a good look! :bigfoot:

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » April 9th, 2012, 6:53 am

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » April 9th, 2012, 6:02 pm

....sorry the "boys" hijacked the thread.....but not me...

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mag1 · Post by **mag1** » March 3rd, 2014, 8:13 am

What kind of channel do you guys use to create the gap on insulated FB's? Angle iron/square tubing/i-beam's?
thanks

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » March 3rd, 2014, 8:17 am

Look at the pics at the beginning of the thread on Eli. That's 2" pre-formed channel - 14 ga.

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