I'm finally starting to design/build my brick BBQ pit. I want it to be
MULTI function. Offset box for smoking, adjustable grate for grilling. I
also want the ability to use gas instead of wood.

I'm wondering if someone has seen a gas burner that I could
connect/dis-connect easily to convert to/from gas. Probably LP gas for now.
Eventually I'll get natural gas over there.
I'd need to cap off the pipe/connection when I use wood.

MikeG wrote:
I'm finally starting to design/build my brick BBQ pit. I want it to be
MULTI function. Offset box for smoking, adjustable grate for grilling. I
also want the ability to use gas instead of wood.

I'm wondering if someone has seen a gas burner that I could
connect/dis-connect easily to convert to/from gas. Probably LP gas for now.
Eventually I'll get natural gas over there.
I'd need to cap off the pipe/connection when I use wood.


Mike,

The folks at AMPCO, Inc. may have just what you are looking for.

http://www.gassmoker.com/Afterburner_H.htm

Good luck,

Paul

Hello
I am wanting to build a pit exactly like you described. Would you
share what you find and I can send you what I find if you would like
it.
If so please e-mail me at dshel at alltel dot net
David


On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 12:34:52 -0800, "MikeG" wrote:

I'm finally starting to design/build my brick BBQ pit. I want it to be
MULTI function. Offset box for smoking, adjustable grate for grilling. I
also want the ability to use gas instead of wood.

I'm wondering if someone has seen a gas burner that I could
connect/dis-connect easily to convert to/from gas. Probably LP gas for now.
Eventually I'll get natural gas over there.
I'd need to cap off the pipe/connection when I use wood.

I have come up with something similar. I have an old Brinkmann Bullet that
I built a rack to hold. It holds the smoker directly above a gas turkey
fryer stand. As such, the stand holds the charcoal pan in place while I am
smoking. If the outside air temperature drops too low, the gas fryer stand
can kick in and help maintain a constant temp until the food is done.

Have used the gas several times to complete the process. It works great. It
is just cobbled together from some old 2x4's. But seems to really do the
trick.

I was thinking that maybe you could do something similar to use a turkey
stand to add heat to your pit...

Just an idea.

Scott


"D" wrote in message
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Hello
I am wanting to build a pit exactly like you described. Would you
share what you find and I can send you what I find if you would like
it.
If so please e-mail me at dshel at alltel dot net
David


On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 12:34:52 -0800, "MikeG" wrote:

I'm finally starting to design/build my brick BBQ pit. I want it to be
MULTI function. Offset box for smoking, adjustable grate for grilling.
I
also want the ability to use gas instead of wood.

I'm wondering if someone has seen a gas burner that I could
connect/dis-connect easily to convert to/from gas. Probably LP gas for
now.
Eventually I'll get natural gas over there.
I'd need to cap off the pipe/connection when I use wood.