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    Auber fan pipe modification

    It's been 23.6 days since I last modified something, so I knew I was due up. I wanted to:

    a) Get the fan farther from the HEAT, aka the bottom of the barrel. Didn't have any problems, but when the fan went prolong periods without blowing, the pipe did get rather warm.

    b) Bring the point of attachment higher up for easier on/off operation. Definite upgrade!

    c) Maybe tone down the blast of air entering the barrel. Not much difference, and again, no problems up to this point.

    Worked beautifully yesterday on a 3 brisket - 1 butt cook. The briskets were Select and OFF THE CHAIN!! Good Lord they came out awesome, 11 pounds of sliced and burnt ends going to a family reunion today. 4 pounds of chopped for some other folk. I was able to get 44.9215% yield off the briskets. I trim heavy, but get to use 100% of what gets cooked when I chop at least some of it up. Those ultra-fatty point pieces go well with thin dry flat slices.

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    Last edited by Jerod Broussard; July 10, 2015, 01:11 PM. Reason: s p a c i n g
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    #2
    That is one heck of a mod Jerod!!

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    • Jerod Broussard
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      Jerod Broussard commented
      July 10, 2015, 01:48 PM
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      Yeah, I got to the Yukon and realized I didn't have anything to connect the pipes...baaaaaaaaack into ACE
    #3
    Nah you got to get that air coming in from all 4 sides...

    For real though, who won the Tic-Tac-Toe game? Was it W.O.P.R.?

    I am looking to get an SnS and one of those Auber's real soon.

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    • Jerod Broussard
      #3.1
      Jerod Broussard commented
      July 10, 2015, 06:50 PM
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      This little Auber has been a dream come true. One day I will meticulously stack my B & B in that SnS and bust out a 14 hr cook.
    #4
    Any more mods and you'll need to pull building permits
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      #5
      next, I would suggest...combo lab coat and apron...love the mods

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        #6
        And you say you're not a plumber????

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        • Jerod Broussard
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          Jerod Broussard commented
          July 11, 2015, 08:01 AM
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          TRUST me, no way Jose, all my plumbing is for pneumatic purposes.
        • JPP
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          JPP commented
          July 11, 2015, 08:33 AM
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          Totally brilliant stuff, I must say!
        #7
        Is the 6.5 CFM Auber a good size for the PBC or would the 10 or 20 CFM be a better choice?

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        • Jerod Broussard
          #7.1
          Jerod Broussard commented
          August 7, 2016, 07:57 AM
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          The 6.5 does great for the supplementation I use it for. Not sure about simply running the fan as the only source.
        #8
        Gonna have to start calling you the Mad Scientist, or maybe the Mad Q'er.

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          #9
          Jerod Broussard out of curiosity what are two up-pipes with valves for? M

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          • HawkerXP
            #9.1
            HawkerXP commented
            August 7, 2016, 10:48 AM
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            Smoke exit control?
          • Jerod Broussard
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            Jerod Broussard commented
            August 7, 2016, 11:25 AM
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            Yes, those were the first two modifications. Increase in air flow = an increase in temp. The problem is they can't compensate the extreme loss in temp when the meat stall kicks into high gear while I am sleeping.
          #10
          Not sure if that's a smoker or a moonshine still

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            #11
            Jerod Broussard, Does It Roar Just Before Take Off?
            Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

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            • Jerod Broussard
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              Jerod Broussard commented
              August 7, 2016, 02:17 PM
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              Not much. I have quiet props to go along with a Pratt and Whitney PT6A engine.
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