"Al Reid" > wrote in message
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> "BigBob" > wrote in message
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> > "Al Reid" > wrote in message
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> >>
> >> I have the Char-Broil Silver Smoker, which is similar to what you have.
> >> If you would like, I can post pics of the baffle modification on abf.
> >>
> >> Let me know.
> >>
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> >> Al Reid
> >
> > Yeah Al, that'd be great. Where can I see the photos?
> >
>
> 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
Al, I understand the thinking behind the baffle and the bricks, but what
does lowering the chimney to grate level do?
Joe