Wow. I think that I may have just lost a lot of respect for Franklin. Granted, Franklin himself probably has little to do with that document, but I've have to see that in person and in operation (or at least see good pics,) to believe that there's effectively a self-controlled movable damper in there.EverydayDiesel wrote: ↑August 23rd, 2021, 9:51 amThats a page right out of the manual for arron franklins pit. https://franklinbbqpits.com
I had to google what a bi-metalic strip was
My thought is perhaps if said bimetal under the baffle bends enough to throw more convection/gases more to one side to get a swirling convection started, but I really have no idea. If it is doing something like that I'd think you could just make the baffle plate a bit taller on one side/end, or have it installed slightly offset to one side creating a similar effect. Mill Scale uses what appears to be the identical design, (was initially slated to be the manufacturer of Franklin pits) although in a considerably larger 94-gallon offset, haven't heard any mentions of a bimetal strip in theirs, yet.EverydayDiesel wrote: ↑August 23rd, 2021, 1:13 pmAccording to what I have researched (and its in the manual). The object is to create a swirling of the smoke through the chamber instead of just straight through. This is really what I am after, I am just wondering if anyone has ever attempted to do anything like this.
EverydayDiesel wrote: ↑August 23rd, 2021, 7:58 pmGreat post. Thanks for replying!
From what I understand, mill scale is the one building the pits for franklin.
So you cut the pan at an angle to create the smoke agitation?
This is exactly the kind of stuff I am looking for. Thanks for posing it.
On a lighter note, Im curious how the ratchet extensions taste after being smoke?