Raptor72 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Have ordered a pit barrel as Xmas present Not sure if I’m allowed to use it before December 25th ! So a review may be in January 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 Pit barrel has arrived ! Looks completely idiot proof . Which is a boon ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 I need to get some Australian heatbeads for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 I’d like to put a blower on it but doesn’t want to pay out for a bbqguru looking at adapting a cheap battery one maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Yes. Get inventive. Plenty here mods done on this forum. The trick is to link fan to a controller with a probe so it only goes on at a certain temp max. It is easy or as complicated to put together as you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 On 11/27/2018 at 7:04 PM, Raptor72 said: Have ordered a pit barrel as Xmas present Not sure if I’m allowed to use it before December 25th ! So a review may be in January Major jealousy here! Love pit barrel cookers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 21 hours ago, markie_q said: Major jealousy here! Love pit barrel cookers. Hey I have got a weber and built a uds . But wanted one originally. Got it for £208 . Hopefully will be ok I’m fed up of adjusting temp etc and would like to get a cabinet smoker at some point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 On 11/29/2018 at 5:59 PM, Justin said: Yes. Get inventive. Plenty here mods done on this forum. The trick is to link fan to a controller with a probe so it only goes on at a certain temp max. It is easy or as complicated to put together as you like. Yeah I need to have a good think . It takes me ages lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 5 hours ago, Raptor72 said: Hey I have got a weber and built a uds . But wanted one originally. Got it for £208 . Hopefully will be ok I’m fed up of adjusting temp etc and would like to get a cabinet smoker at some point A great price. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it. I try and mimic one with my proq frontier, but would prefer the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 14 hours ago, markie_q said: A great price. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it. I try and mimic one with my proq frontier, but would prefer the original. Ooh I saw the pro q I liked the look of that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Raptor72 said: Ooh I saw the pro q I liked the look of that too I've only had mine since around March this year, but can't fault it at all. It's incredibly versatile and terrific value for money. Was a tough choice between that and the Weber smokey mountain and think most are happy with whichever one they go for. I'm finding I'm using it more like a pit barrel each time though, love cooking a spatchcocked chicken with the water pan removed, or hanging chicken halves. Love the simplicity and ruggedness of a out barrel though. So much space to play with. Like the half grate they do, so you can hang on one side and have smaller items on the other. I bet the flavour you get is going to be outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 1 hour ago, markie_q said: I've only had mine since around March this year, but can't fault it at all. It's incredibly versatile and terrific value for money. Was a tough choice between that and the Weber smokey mountain and think most are happy with whichever one they go for. I'm finding I'm using it more like a pit barrel each time though, love cooking a spatchcocked chicken with the water pan removed, or hanging chicken halves. Love the simplicity and ruggedness of a out barrel though. So much space to play with. Like the half grate they do, so you can hang on one side and have smaller items on the other. I bet the flavour you get is going to be outstanding Yeah I lost out on a used proQ gutted You know they haven’t got the grill half or the ash collector pan in the Uk . I’ve asked them if they are getting them in . But they said they haven’t decided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 40 minutes ago, Raptor72 said: Yeah I lost out on a used proQ gutted You know they haven’t got the grill half or the ash collector pan in the Uk . I’ve asked them if they are getting them in . But they said they haven’t decided. I didn't know that. I think the ash collector pan should really come as standard. It's a big ask to empty the ash without it. I guess you're going to have to get inventive with some wire cutters and a normal grate to make your own half grate. I hope they do bring them out soon. British BBQ is such a growing market and it's a great product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 You know I said that to them . I might see if I can start importing them in or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 34 minutes ago, Raptor72 said: You know I said that to them . I might see if I can start importing them in or something Could be a nice little earner. They're such a simple but effective idea. You'd imagine they should be an easy sell, if there is ever such a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Cost it up incl shipping..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Aye will be cheaper than the uds kits I was looking at . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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