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Bradley Smokers => The Digital Smokers (BTDS76P & BTDS108P) => Topic started by: rcger on July 19, 2008, 07:19:37 PM

Title: Using Bricks
Post by: rcger on July 19, 2008, 07:19:37 PM
I've read where some users double wrap a couple of bricks in foil and place them in the tower to conserve heat.  Stupid question, but where do you place the bricks?  Do you sacrifice a rack or do you place them on the very bottom on either side of the water bowl?
Title: Re: Using Bricks
Post by: Habanero Smoker on July 20, 2008, 02:32:35 AM
Currently I just use one brick, and place it to the right of the water bowl. That way I don't have to give up any rack space. I plan to add a smaller brick to the left of the bowl, as soon as I find one that will slide under the bisquette drive guide.
Title: Re: Using Bricks
Post by: FLBentRider on July 20, 2008, 03:32:45 AM
Ditto here. I put one to the right of the water bowl. If the OBS is full, it will only take 1 brick. When I have less than 4 racks, I put the other one on the left side on top of the V-Tray, carefull not to cover the vents.
Title: Re: Using Bricks
Post by: West Coast Kansan on July 20, 2008, 08:44:17 AM
Using a larger foil goo pan now. Use hot water and it provides a good mass.  Used bricks initially too, just as described above.  ;D
Title: Re: Using Bricks
Post by: Brisket Lover on January 10, 2009, 11:36:26 PM
Any certain type of bricks you use?
Title: Re: Using Bricks
Post by: Habanero Smoker on January 11, 2009, 01:42:53 AM
I use regular building bricks, some use fire bricks. Some don't use bricks but place cast iron grills that will fit inside the cabinet.
Title: Re: Using Bricks
Post by: FLBentRider on January 11, 2009, 03:58:43 AM
I use a regular building brick as well.
Title: Re: Using Bricks
Post by: car54 on January 11, 2009, 04:38:24 AM
Here is a picture of my bricks. I also have an extra heater. I have a brick in front of the heater, underneath it and one behind the water bowl. I believe I have a total of 3 1/2 bricks.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/car54/th_9652d42e.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v314/car54/?action=view&current=9652d42e.jpg)
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