Air Intake Modifiers and Who uses them

[Jeff_Carley]

Alright y'all. Fess up. who modified their particular PBC with any electronically controlled temp device and what did you use. I am strongly considering messing around and getting some mods going on my PBC and wanted to get an idea of what works and what does for the PBC in particular.

[Jerod Broussard]

I know some guys use a BBQ Guru. I have a pipe added to mine to hook up an Auber SYL-1615 with a 6.5cfm fan to supplement the intake when multiple chunks of meat stall and cause the temp to drop when cooking overnight.

Other than that I let it run. Today mine got up to 360, I plugged a couple holes, left for a few hours, it was down to 233 when I got back, I opened the holes and got things to stabilize around 260-ish.

[Jeff_Carley]

that's not bad at all. I stress tested mine this weekend, I cooked my 10 lb pork shoulder, and then about 20 lbs of chicken thighs/legs once the pork stalled. Had to buy another grate and stack them to make it work. turned out weill. want to replicate COS without buying one

[Brewmaster]

I went for the Rocks BBQ Stoker 2 and I am leased with the results, I did have to make another bottom vent so I could totally block of the air, I took a piece of aluminum and formed it by hand to the curve of the barrel. I mainly use it to when I want the temp down low on a long cook

[Jeff_Carley]

Obi-Dan I will use the same strategy with my wife as well. this set up is killer

[EdF]

They look like Knights of Nicht!

[Obi-Dan]

^^ Ha, they totally look like that! Get me a shrubbery!

[Spinaker]

I have stacks on mine and I love them. They are great when she's loaded down and really kicking. I don't think the PBC needs an air controller. I've never had the fire snuff out in the PBC.

[Jeff_Carley]

I don't think the PBC needs them either. I am just considering this after watching the WSM champ, Harry Soo, and what he does with his. figured it could help me take the Q to the next level, without buying a offset

[Spinaker]

Jeff_Carley I hear man. We are all always looking for mods and options to make our cooking better and more streamlined. I have stacks on my PBC but they are certainly not a must. (Although they do kick up the bad-assery of the rig!) Yet I am glad I have them. If you find an option that will work.....go for it, brother! Mods are part of what makes this fun!

[Spinaker]

increased airflow. When its really loaded down, it helps to be able to pull more air throughout the barrel. I like to open them up after i wrap to take it up to 350 F. They are a practical and useful mod. Jeff_Carley

[Jeff_Carley]

guess I will have to look into that

[Spinaker]

It's not totally necessary. But its a fun project and welding is always a good time. Jeff_Carley

[hogdog6]

Sparks, heat, special eyewear, welding is always a good time.

[lschweig]

While not electronic here's my PBC lid mod. I know of several people that have done the same or a variation. Works great especially for poultry.