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Pit Calculator

Post by Twinpop » May 31st, 2013, 11:45 am

I am a total new-be here. So please help me.
How do I read the Pit Calculation Results?
I understand the values it is giving me for the cubic in. calculations.
On the air intake what is count?
What does throat size apply to?
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Re: Pit Calculator

Post by smokethis » May 31st, 2013, 3:56 pm

Count is how many intake holes you plan on having and the throat is the size of the hole from fire box to cook chamber hope that helps welcome aboard


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Re: Pit Calculator

Post by Gizmo » June 1st, 2013, 4:37 am

Don't let the count throw you - just total the areas and divide by how many openings YOU want - same thing…. :D


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Re: Pit Calculator

Post by Twinpop » June 1st, 2013, 10:54 am

Thank you very much. Now I can complete my calculations.



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Re: Pit Calculator

Post by smokethis » June 1st, 2013, 12:44 pm

Anytime twinpop this site is full of knowledge so don't be afraid to ask questions but don't forget to post lots of pics ........we like pics :D good luck on your build


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Re: Pit Calculator

Post by Twinpop » June 1st, 2013, 5:15 pm

Check out my Introduction for a few pics.



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