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Al Reid
 
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"BigBob" > wrote in message
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>> BigBob,
>>
>> Here are links to three photos of the modifications.
>>
>> 1.) http://bbq.reid-home.com/chimney.jpg - shows a piece of aluminum
>> flashing that has been rolled up and inserted into the chimney to extend
>> it to grate level.
>>
>> 2) http://bbq.reid-home.com/baffle.jpg - shows the piece of aluminum
>> flashing that was cut, bent and attached over the opening between the
>> firebox and the cooking chamber. It is attached using two of the bolts
>> that attach the firebox to the cooking chamber.
>>
>> 3) http://bbq.reid-home.com/brick.jpg - shows the brick that is layed
>> along the bottom of the cooking chamber, along with the other two mods.
>> The brick provides a heat sink that resists rapid temperature changes.
>>
>> I am quite happy with the cooker, after having made the mods.
>>
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>>
>> Al Reid

>
> Thanks Al, I appreciate the photos. I've already extended my chimney, but
> not the other two mods. Did you use the same flashing material for the
> baffle, or is it heavier gauge. It looks like pretty stiff stuff. Thanks
> again.


I used the same stuff. I really don't know what gauge or thickness since it
was just something I found laying around in the shed (left by the previous
owner). It was certainly thin enough to roll for the chimney mod.

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Al Reid