Wrapping the WSM

[john leech jr]

when I wrap my WSM for wind or cold weather I'm concerned that it will catch on fire. I know i just wrap the sided but do I have to leave any kind of room between the WSM and the wrap. I bought a wrap that was recommended by another WSM user but I didn't ask how to wrap it.

 

[KevinJ]

Welcome to the site John,

HERE is a great resource that should be able to answer your questions about it.

 

[JimT]

The outside of a WSM does not get hot enough to catch anything on fire. On cool, breezy days, I'll quite often simply wrap a beach towel or something similar around it, much like you would a shivering child getting out of the pool.

JimT

 

[john leech jr]

Thanks Jim just wanted to make sure

 

[Len Dennis]

Only reason I ever wrap it is to keep the heat in (using a blanket), not because of anything catching fire.

 

[Dwain Pannell]

I emailed Harry Soo about this a few months ago and he said, "I use a fireproof asbestos blanket now. I use a bungee cord to secure it to my WSM. Shop on Amazon for it.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0008ETXGU/thevirtualweberb

I think if Harry does it for comps it's OK for us backyarders.

 

[Brian_H]

I use a hot water heater blanket. $25 from HD.

 

[Wolgast]

I use nothing..and smoke in -20 c...Temp wont hurt ya. Rain and wind is the problem.

 

[Brian_H]

Yes, me too. I only use this when it is really windy.

 

[Lew]

I used a moving blanket for years. I never had a problem until I cooked in 18 degree weather with 30 MPH winds (no choice - cooking for a birthday party). The leeward side of the WSM got very hot and the blanket caught on fire. I'm still cleaning the melted fibers off the **** thing.

 

[Dave Penn]

I picked up a BBQ Guru Smoker Jacket for my 18.5. I used it for a 16-hour brisket cook at +5 degrees F and had plenty of coals left over. Worked great. Nice to have as an option.