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Fireboard 2 plus pit viper or fireboard fan question, with weber 22 premium kettle
All, I have both a weber kettle and fireboard 2 drive arriving soon, as well as a slow and sear. I may get a fan, either the pit viper or the fireboard, after i play around with what i have for a while first. So two questions: is there a preference for one of these fans over the other? and, as it look like i'd need to drill a hole in the kettle (gulp), does a 1 inch hole work for both of these fans?
Thanks!
I can only speak to the Pit Viper and how well it works. I understand the Fireboard fan works just as well. 1" hole is all you need for the PV, again not sure but I think the FB fan requires the same.
Thank you, that's very helpful! I see there are two Pit vipers, one with stainless exterior, I guess a more powerful fan? Do you have a view as to which of these is best for the kettle?
Also when drilling your hole, be sure to invest in one of these step drill bits. They cost like $10 on Amazon but well worth it, zips right through your Weber side wall.
Stop and think, people really don't want a drill bit, they want the hole.
I have never seen any holes for sale, except donut holes. Go Figure.
This may be boring, so I will keep on stepping.
Weber Genesis S330 with GrillGrates
Weber Summit Kamado E6
Weber Performer with SnS, DnG and Pit Viper mod
Weber 26" kettle with SnS, DnG and Pit Viper mod
Traeger Flatrock Griddle
PKGO
Fireboard (2)
Thermoworks Smoke
Thermoworks MK4 (2)
Themoworks Thermapen ONE
I too can only speak to the Pit Viper fans. I have one for each of my two kettles. They've permanently lived on the kettles for the past 3-4 years with zero issues. I'm sure the FB fan is top notch like their other products. Can't speak to what size hole is needed, but I'm sure they will tell you with a simple email.
What Troutman said. I use FB + Pit Viper, and am very happy with the combo. Can't say anything about the FB fan, as I haven't tried it. I'm sure it works just fine. And yes, use that step drill, real easy.
Weber Genesis S330 with GrillGrates
Weber Summit Kamado E6
Weber Performer with SnS, DnG and Pit Viper mod
Weber 26" kettle with SnS, DnG and Pit Viper mod
Traeger Flatrock Griddle
PKGO
Fireboard (2)
Thermoworks Smoke
Thermoworks MK4 (2)
Themoworks Thermapen ONE
I have the WSCG and I found the FB fan wasn't strong enough to keep temps up consistently. I got a pit viper and it is all good now. It could have been user error because it is me, but I don't think so. I also used an old party guru for a while until my kid thought it was cool how it made bubbles in the tub....
Smoker:
Landmann Smoke Master Series Heavy Duty Barrel Smoker (COS) - With mods including 2 level rack system with pull-out grates
Masterbuilt 40.2" 1200W Electric Smoker
Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL 40" Vertical Propane Smoker
Gas Grill:
BBQPro (cheap big box store model) Stainless steel 4 burnerswith aftermarket rotisserie.
Charcoal Grill:
Weber Smokey Joe Charcoal Grill 14"
Thermometer:​​​​​​
Fireboard 2 with Drive cable and 20 CFM fan and Competition Probe Package
Fireboard 1st Generation
ThermoWorks Mini Instant Read
Lavaworks Thermowand Instant Read
2 Maverick 733
ThermoWorks IR-GUN-S Industrial Infrared Thermometer
ThermoWorks ThermaPen Mk4 x 2
Govee Bluetooth Thermometer with 6 probes
Miscellaneous:
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - 1st generation
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - wifi/bluetooth connected
Favorite Beer:
Anything to the dark side and malty rather than hoppy. Currently liking Yuengling Porter and Newcastle Brown Ale. In a bar or pub I will often default to Guiness
Favorite Spirit:
Bourbon - Eagle Rare for "every day"; Angel's Envy for special occasions, Basil Hayden's, Larceny
Favorite Wine:
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan Sangiovese (Including Chianti Classico Riserva) Brunello di Montalcino
Favorite Meat(s):
Pork - especially the darker meat. I love spare ribs and anything made from shoulder/butt meat
Chicken - Mainly the dark meat and wings
Beef Ribeye steak
Favorite Cuisine to Cook:
Can't list just one: Indian, Chinese, Thai, West Indian/Carribean, Hispanic/Latin American, Ethiopian, Italian, BBQ
Favorite Cuisine to Eat:
Indian, followed closely by BBQ.
I have a first generation FireBoard fan and it works fine. It's perfect enough to reach and maintain temps on my VOS for the most part. If I wanted to get to and keep it much above 300°F it might struggle, but I really, if ever, want to do that. The second gen looks like it's a bit easier to use as far as the attachment method is concerned, but that's just based on photos. I bought the new kettle adapter port to use it on my Weber Smokey Joe/Mini-WSM and I really like it.
Correction: It's called the Nozzle Adapter. A 1" hole is sufficient for this adapter. Due to the way it installs, I believe there is some leeway as to the size of the hole.
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