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  1. daniel mccarty

    Drip pan in the Drum?

    I have been using a pan with a grate to keep it out of the liquid. Where could you put a drip pan? With my Big Poppa design there is only one grate. Should I add a second one so I can add the drip pan? The way I have been doing it doesn't get much smoke flavor
  2. daniel mccarty

    Different types of smokers

    As far as the metal plates to deflect the heat the only place I could do that would block the vent for airflow so I am nervous to do that.
  3. daniel mccarty

    Different types of smokers

    I have bought high heat silicone and I started a fire to see where else I may be getting leakage from. I am now only getting leakage from under the doors like the cover for the firebox and the lid of the meat chamber. Any thoughts on making that tighter?
  4. daniel mccarty

    Different types of smokers

    I always allow my charcoal (fuel) to smolder and not stay on fire. Am I wrong?
  5. daniel mccarty

    Different types of smokers

    I am really concerned that I am losing heat. I am using a lot of charcoal. My biggest concern about the airflow. Right near the opening between the smoking chamber and the firebox it will get really hot. A little ways further into the chamber and it gets way lower. I could also try to close the...
  6. daniel mccarty

    Different types of smokers

    I am looking at different smokers. I currently have a cheaply made one from Tractor Supply with an offset firebox. I have such a hard time getting the temp up. The thermometer on the smoker says that it gets up to 300+ but that's at the top of the grill. A thermometer I put on the same level as...
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