All readings in Degrees F (Sorry Tazzies and Aussies)
Mini GF Outside Surface Temps
Mini GF Outside Surface Temps
Doing a cook, so I borrowed my electrician friends FLIR thermal imaging camera for some surface temp readings. The first pic is around the front door, the second is the top curb/door, and the third, and hottest by far, is the curb/door at the fire box. Quite impressed that no point (other than the fire door/curb) was over 95 degrees. The fire box gets quite hot, so as a tip, a high temp paint is warranted in this area.
All readings in Degrees F (Sorry Tazzies and Aussies)
All readings in Degrees F (Sorry Tazzies and Aussies)
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Big T
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Re: Mini GF Outside Surface Temps
That's cool!! I've seen a few guys use diamond plate around the FB door seeing as it's the hottest part.
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Re: Mini GF Outside Surface Temps
I plan on installing a diamond plate shelf (of sorts) just above the FB. It will prevent me from burning myself (Don't ask) and it will be a great place to "prime" wood chunks before throwing into the FB.Big T wrote:That's cool!! I've seen a few guys use diamond plate around the FB door seeing as it's the hottest part.
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Re: Mini GF Outside Surface Temps
That's cool! I'm surprised the temps around the FB are that high. Mine gets hot enough that I wouldn't recommend touching it, but not so hot that it would burn you. The diamond plate is a good idea.
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Re: Mini GF Outside Surface Temps
I really like the imaging and most of the hot spots are expected, I did not realize it was that hot around the Ash Door. I will definitely remember that. I was planning on putting a ledge just above the ash door to protect the seal. Maybe add a piece of diamond plate across the back just to hide possible paint pealing. Is this a good idea or am I over thinking it again. 
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Re: Mini GF Outside Surface Temps
Awesome pics dude, very interesting indeed! 
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Re: Mini GF Outside Surface Temps
That is a good idea!
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Re: Mini GF Outside Surface Temps
What was the air temp that day?
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Re: Mini GF Outside Surface Temps
Would sticking insulation in that tubing help any? I'm guessing that heat is conducted and not so much radiated.
Re: Mini GF Outside Surface Temps
There is insulation in the tubing.jtoona wrote:Would sticking insulation in that tubing help any? I'm guessing that heat is conducted and not so much radiated.
