Using Bricks

[rcger]

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?

[Habanero Smoker]

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.

[FLBentRider]

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.

[West Coast Kansan]

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

[Brisket Lover]

Any certain type of bricks you use?

[Habanero Smoker]

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.

[FLBentRider]

I use a regular building brick as well.

[car54]

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.


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Brad