Baffel plate to cook grate clearance.

TexasSmoke84 · Post by **TexasSmoke84** » November 4th, 2014, 4:15 pm

So what is a good rule of thumb for the clearance between the BP and cooking grate??

Post by **Rodcrafter** » November 4th, 2014, 6:41 pm

There is quite a bit of radiant heat coming from the bp so it seems to me that at least 3" but some say more. It depends on you really because this topic really only applies to the bottom rack

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » November 5th, 2014, 3:19 pm

I shoot for 4-5 inches

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » November 5th, 2014, 5:43 pm

cancerboyuofa · Post by **cancerboyuofa** » November 6th, 2014, 10:36 pm

My last build was only 2". I made the baffle 1" below center of tank along with the door cutout being 2". Made the bottom grate 1" above centerline. Worked out great for me all around. On my 17.5" tank I needed all the room I could so that I could Ft my 2nd rack.

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