I just poured the foundation for my concrete smoker/propane grill that I am building myself. Here is my plan. One question is, is the smoker pit too big? I'll mostly be smoking a 20 lb brisket or a turkey. Another question is should I make it 32" or 40" tall? Those numbers are due to the cinderblocks measuring 8" in height. I will be only lining the fire box with the firebrick. Any other tips would be appreciated.
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Cut the blocks and go close to 36". I wouldn't go any smaller on cooking chamber. You really should line the inside of the firebox and smoke chamber with ceramic refractory blanket and finish with steel. It will keep your temps very stable, cut down on wood consumption and keep your stone from cracking.
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Any particular reason you’re going with 4” block instead of 8”?
You can cut the block down to whatever height you need.
I’d either fill the cores of the firebox block with concrete or vermiculite insulation to help retain the heat and keep the block from cracking.
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Originally posted by RR 314 View PostCut the blocks and go close to 36". I wouldn't go any smaller on cooking chamber. You really should line the inside of the firebox and smoke chamber with ceramic refractory blanket and finish with steel. It will keep your temps very stable, cut down on wood consumption and keep your stone from cracking.
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Originally posted by SKLOSS View PostAny particular reason you’re going with 4” block instead of 8”?
You can cut the block down to whatever height you need.
I’d either fill the cores of the firebox block with concrete or vermiculite insulation to help retain the heat and keep the block from cracking.
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