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FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: Cyclonefan on March 18, 2019, 04:09:19 PM

Title: Hot spots
Post by: Cyclonefan on March 18, 2019, 04:09:19 PM

Every time I cook wings, the back half of the grate (and obviously the back half of the coal basket) is where the heat is concentrated more.  What can I do to even out the heat dispersion so the whole rack is getting the same high heat.  Closing the vent does little, just want the coals to burn equally (or at least more consistently).  Anyone else have this issue?

Title: Re: Hot spots
Post by: Salmonsmoker on March 18, 2019, 06:09:10 PM

Have you tried a heat diffusion shield? I drilled spaced out 1/2" holes in a 20" pizza pan and it sits between the fire and grill. It helps a lot to even out the heat. I have only 10-15F difference from center to outside edge of the drum.

Title: Re: Hot spots
Post by: akruckus on March 19, 2019, 05:14:28 AM

Never had a hot spot issue.  How are you lighting the coals? Chimney?

Title: Re: Hot spots
Post by: smokeasaurus on March 19, 2019, 07:44:34 AM

Been running a PBC for 8 years now and have never encountered this.

I do light my PBC the old fashioned way with Kingsford lighter fluid and only use Kingsford Briqs in it.

Call PBC. They will probably have an answer for ya......

Title: Re: Hot spots
Post by: Cyclonefan on March 21, 2019, 05:36:39 PM

Just lighter fluid and Stubbs

Title: Re: Hot spots
Post by: akruckus on March 26, 2019, 06:27:00 AM

I'm thrown for a loop. I could see with the chimney causing hot spots, but lighter fluid is pretty even from my experience.