Modification question - SFB

[big10fan]

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• big10fan
• Aug 4, 2012

I'm inheriting a Brinkman charcoal grill like this.  Super basic grill. 2 vents on top, two on bottom.  Would I be able to add a SFB to this?  And would it require a lot of modifications?  Would the char-griller SFB be compatible?  Thanks for any input you can give.

P.S. I started a thread like this awhile ago, but was mistaken on the type of grill.

 

[big10fan]

two things.

1.  I thought I put this thread specifically in the SFB category, but accidentally put it here.  Could a mod move it over for me?

2.  Here was my other thread.  http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/125173/worth-it-to-add-a-sfb#post_838487  Thought I was getting a char-grill but this one is a brinkmann.  Doubt the char-grill SFB is compatible, but was wondering if it could work with a few modifications.

 

[jrod62]

Hard to tell if it will work , but if the side of the smoker is flat and the side fire box is flat . then you will have to cut out the hole on the firebox

(should be able to punch it out. Should be a football shape when done. ) and then on the smoker cut a hole to match the side firebox hole.

then just bolt it together. Just check Home Depot . They have a firebox made by brinkmann. I would think this should bolt right up to it (not sure) but worth checking out. You will have to take the shelf off.

 ( Use this Brinkmann Off-Set Firebox Smoker with the Brinkmann Dual Function Grill and Smoker units) 

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/outdoors/outdoor-living/off-set-fire-box-accessory-88933.html

hope this helps you some.

 

[piaconis]

A SFB is only half the battle. Once you add it, how will you vent the cooking chamber?

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[big10fan]

Hard to tell if it will work , but if the side of the smoker is flat and the side fire box is flat . then you will have to cut out the hole on the firebox

(should be able to punch it out. Should be a football shape when done. ) and then on the smoker cut a hole to match the side firebox hole.

then just bolt it together. Just check Home Depot . They have a firebox made by brinkmann. I would think this should bolt right up to it (not sure) but worth checking out. You will have to take the shelf off.

 ( Use this Brinkmann Off-Set Firebox Smoker with the Brinkmann Dual Function Grill and Smoker units) 

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/outdoors/outdoor-living/off-set-fire-box-accessory-88933.html

hope this helps you some.

thanks for the input.  honestly didn't know brinkmann made a SFB, was looking at their site for one and didn't see anything.  kinda spendy, but might have to go that route.  if all else fails, could weld it on i guess.

 

[big10fan]

A SFB is only half the battle. Once you add it, how will you vent the cooking chamber?
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the lid of the grill has vents on both sides just right under the top.   hope that wording makes sense.  the picture doesn't show it though.

 

[piaconis]

If it has vents on both sides, you may not get smoke to the other end of the grill.  You may want to consider closing those off and adding a stack on the opposite side of the SFB.

 

[big10fan]

If it has vents on both sides, you may not get smoke to the other end of the grill.  You may want to consider closing those off and adding a stack on the opposite side of the SFB.

they are adjustable vents, thankfully.

 

[big10fan]

here's what i ended up doing.  thanks so much for the tips and advice.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/130004/new-build-not-sure-what-category-this-fits-in