Bottom Air Intake

clemson1961

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Bottom Air Intake

March 18, 2024, 02:22 PM

Has anyone ever modified the bottom air intake cover by installing a different air intake vent? Big Lew did this to a drum smoker. It was a sliding type vent rather than the original circular one. Just wondering if anyone has ever ventured out and modified in any way.
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March 18, 2024, 03:08 PM

Not I. May I ask why? Is there an advantage?
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March 18, 2024, 04:37 PM

What cooker?
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STEbbq commented

March 18, 2024, 04:41 PM

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March 18, 2024, 05:11 PM

I have not done this to any of my PBCs. But it would be handy, I feel like the pit barrel damper never wants to stay put. I did tighten that bolt down really tight so it basically can’t move at all.
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March 18, 2024, 06:01 PM

Only thing I can think of is that it would let you snuff out the fire when done? To save the charcoal?

Or be able to attach a fan for a "controlled" cook?

PBC, PBC, PBC!
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BFlynn

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March 19, 2024, 07:41 PM

I added the adapter so I could use a Fireboard drive with the pit viper fan.

It's unnecessary. Now I just let it run and it stays a solid 250-260.

I will only use the fan if I want to run, like 350 for chickens
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