Kettle to Smoker conversion with coal ring W pics


 
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Mark Evenson

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I have been using my 22" Weber kettle 3 wheel with a Smoke-EZ attachment for smoking in addition to my 18.5" WSM. I like the Smoke-EZ, except the small coal ring @ 12". So I decided to make a 14" coal ring out of expanded metal, cost $9 for a 24"x 12" sheet. I cut the shet in 1/2 and the resulting ring, bolted with SS Weber bolts, is a little over 14" in circumfrence and 6" high. I don't yet have a water pan so I am using a 14" terra cota tray which is resting on four 4" screws into the walls of the Smoke-EZ. Seems like it should work well for a 22" smoker with 2 full cooking grate access.

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Mark
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by George L:
Good mod with the new cage.

Where did you get the Smoke-EZ? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://www.smoke-ez.com/index.php/

you can see em here but you can not order on line. Call, he does things the "old fashioned way"

Mark
 
Thanks for that link.

Perhaps you've done this already buy you can place a shallow metal pan beneath the charcoal grate to catch ashes so as not to obstruct the vents. If you have sweeper vents you can place the pan directly on top of the fins.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by George L:
Thanks for that link.

Perhaps you've done this already buy you can place a shallow metal pan beneath the charcoal grate to catch ashes so as not to obstruct the vents. If you have sweeper vents you can place the pan directly on top of the fins. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

George, someone had mentioned that once before. Since the vents are directly below the coal basket I was wondering if the shallow pan would impede the air flow. Probably not a problem with my basket tho since it is all holes anyway.

Mark
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mk evenson:
Since the vents are directly below the coal basket I was wondering if the shallow pan would impede the air flow. Probably not a problem with my basket tho since it is all holes anyway.
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With the pan radius slightly smaller than the radius of the sweeper there should be a gap all the way around as the pan will rest directly on the fins themselves.
 
George, he has a three wheeler not a one touch. I suggested the same thing, but Mark needs to remove the tuna cans first. I would then just lay an ash pan on the bottom.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Shaun R:
George, he has a three wheeler not a one touch. I suggested the same thing, but Mark needs to remove the tuna cans first. I would then just lay an ash pan on the bottom. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Thanks Shaun, I learned something new today. I never knew the term 'three wheeler' in reference to those types of vents.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Shaun R:
George, he has a three wheeler not a one touch. I suggested the same thing, but Mark needs to remove the tuna cans first. I would then just lay an ash pan on the bottom. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

NOT MY TUNA CANS!!!!!! They add so much to the aroma.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mk evenson:

NOT MY TUNA CANS!!!!!! They add so much to the aroma. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Sorry Charlie!
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You guys are showing your age..
I would never want to knock someone for modding or using what they have available, but..

Interesting thing.. The smoke EZ is not cheap..
I'd much rather buy a Cajun Bandit or better yet a real WSM..
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by AJ S.:
You guys are showing your age..
I would never want to knock someone for modding or using what they have available, but..

Interesting thing.. The smoke EZ is not cheap..
I'd much rather buy a Cajun Bandit or better yet a real WSM.. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nothing is cheap about BBQ, especially when you get hooked and or do comps. For a 22" smoker I believe the SE is cheapest, assuming you have a 22" kettle, with CB next and 22"WSM last. However right now thru Amazon a 22'WSM could be had for $246.

Mark
 
Mark,
I agree, nothing is cheap about bbq.
If I had the budget, I would snag a WSM.
That price is right!

I do feel the Smoke EZ is over priced. I don't even know where to find one here in NorCal. Shipping is probably too high.
To me, it should cost around $100.
Seems like a lot of people are modding or making things to adapt their grills and smokers.
it's part of the fun associated witht the hobby.
I personally am building a UDS. Can't beat the price! Of course, it's a bit hard to take to the beach..Lol..
 
@ Mark.. I noticed that you have a drip pan in that Smoke EZ.. So, the UDS people are mixed on wether it is needed. Do you use it as a heat sink or just to keep drips off the fire?
Also, opinions on a water pan are appreciated.
AJ
 
AJ S, I use the terra cotta dish as a heat sink. And a grease catcher. I also have one on top of my water Pan in the WSM. I may put a shallow water pan in the SE as a heat sink also with terra cotta on top when I find one. I never put water in the pan, it makes things so wet!!
If I had a UDS, I would probably have a heat diffuser, although I have a friend who does some pretty good comps with a UDS and no diffuser. He likes it just fine.
Where in the Bay area Are you. I am in Santa Rosa.

Mark
 
@ Mark..
I'm in Livermore..
I'm not planning on a diffuser plate or a water pan, just straight heat and smoke. The only thing I haven't really figured out is how far away I want my charcoal pan from my grill.
The great thing about the drum is you can experiment until you find something that works!
 
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