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Thanks, you've given me enough to go on now that I can go find some more info and next time I swing into Home Depot, I'll take a look at these things.

As for the 18 versus the 22 - I'm normally an advocate of more reasonably sized grills, but the cost of entry is so high for the 18 and it isn't all that much more for the 22, and as Mike (BorisTheBlade) put it at the last herf when we were talking grills: "You can always not use the extra 4" on a 22, but you can never add 4" to an 18." (not a verbatim quote - but it was something to that effect)

I do that currently with my old 18" silver kettle. Looking to expand and move up to be able to accomplish some things that don't work well with this arrangement.

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Beat the drum. :) I'm still looking for one - free.

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I just got a CharBroil H2O charcoal smoker...

...well, most of it anyway, it's missing one grate and the water pan.

I got it for free too, I fished it out of the scrap metal dumpster...

:fu


(now I just need to find something for free that works as a water pan and a second grate)

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I have one of those its the best! I love it

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Bumping an old thread, but I'm picking up one of the el cheapo Brinkmann Gourmet Vertical Smokers tonight.

I've read about the mods that should be done (improve ventilation, add a grate for the coals to sit on, new thermometer, etc ...) which I plan to do.

I've never done any meat smoking before so I'm looking forward to the weekend to give it a try!

Any thoughts on an easy piece of meat to try for my first run?

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Is that the one that you can lift the smoker off of the charcoal pan? I have the real cheap ECB that I swamped the legs to the outside of and used all-thread bars attached to the lip of the charcoal pan so that I didn't have to unload the mead every time I needed to work on the coals. I also use sand in the water pan, makes for a better bark.

Even with my Lang, I still like to use the ECB. Works great for ribs and ABTs.

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Yeah, it lifts off the pan. I got confused looking at all of the ECB mods online until I realized that there were different models :hm The gourmet version (that lifts off the pan) is available at Lowes by my place for $55, and I've got a 10% coupon to use too. Not too bad for an entry into smoking.

And coming across some pics and recipes for ABTs online really made me want to give an ECB a try. Those look awesome. Hope there are some decent peppers at the grocery store this weekend :tu

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I have the green Brinkman Gourmet Charcoal smoker and love it. You can grille or smoke on it. Ive had it for a little over a year and have had no problems. My mom has the same one and its probly 7+ years old; it even made it throught the Hurricane Katrina flood!!!
I gave it a new coat of BBQ Grill black spray paint and its all good. She keeps hers outside under a cover is all she really does with it, besides cleaing the racks and pans after each use like I do.

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...t/DSCN1303.jpg

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I started with my Brinkman's and they were great; just more of a challenge to control temps than some of the more expensive models. I migrated 3 years ago to a Weber Smoky Mountain and love it. Go to their website for cooking methods, cuts of meat, ideas, recipes, etc. Fantastic site for ideas and learning.

http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/


Steve

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The day that my "non Brinkman" brand, but the exact same style smoker died it melted the extension cord connectors together. Scared the hell out of me. It was on a 13 hour Pork Shounder Smoke.

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Ran some charcoal through the Brinkmann I picked up last night to see how it handled and to get rid of any oil or whatnot from the manufacturing.

The only mod I did was put another grate in the bottom to raise the charcoal slightly. It tended to run pretty hot - 300* - for much of the first couple hours. I may look at something to limit the air flow in the bottom intake.

Toward the end I threw on a mesquite chunk and some jalapenos stuffed with a cream cheese/cheddar mixture wrapped in bacon.

I think these alone are worth the cost of the smoker. :dr

Might try some chicken while I'm working in the yard tomorrow.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...101/smoker.jpg

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ABT's, I love'em!

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I have seen ABTs here and there, but the anagram escapes me.
I am guessing B is bacon. I am sure it is something funny.

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Atomic Buffalo Turds

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AHhhhhhh...preesh. That would explain the one cat I saw who said he made
a load of turds over the weekend.
Well. Maybe.

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:r:r

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I bought a charcoal Brinkmann and with the modifications, have had no problem whatsoever. Granted I am still afraid to do Brisket on it, as I am still novice with temp control. I have done many chickens, turkeys, and butts/picnics. Below is the model that I followed and it makes all the difference.

http://brinkmansmokermods.com/default.aspx