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OK foil it is, thanks for that, was going to try it that way at some point anyway.

My local bbq shop is www.flameboyant.co.uk they have a really good range of stuff in there bbq's and accessories and massive sacks of restaurant charcoal they also do coal fires,wood burners and fireworks!

So firstly thank you to everyone on here who has given advice, thanks to that and other tips picked up on the web I got my offset smoker up and running last weekend, with the baffle in place using some restaurant grade lumpwood charcoal (from Paraguay!!) which I bought at my local BBQ shop. I was ...

That's pretty much what I was thinking and so what I'm going to do.Thanks.

I just built my new offset smoker, I've made a baffle for it and im ready to go.

The instructions for the smoker say (and I quote) "before you can use the grill-lok in all its versatility it must be burned in. Use wood from trees for firing up and let this burn in both drums for up to 2 hours. This ...

Thanks for this guys top tips. Realise now that tiles need to go in the smoker not firebox! Hopefully this will help the landmann hold high temperatures a bit better. I saw this great video on YouTube about tile mods for an offset smoker, the tile baffle should help with the left/right temp ...

Line the bottom of the smoker or drip tray in foil to save on cleaning up.

I also put some ceramic floor tiles in the bottom of mine to help maintain heat and made a fire basket out of some chicken wire to hold the charcoal better.



Pete

These seems like really good tips

Ive just ordered a ...

Thanks for this, at least I got the wood right! I kind of realised I'd need to move on to better charcoal anyway with the low and slow method and Ill go buy some decent lumpwood.

That thermometer cost half what I paid for my smoker so it's bit over budget for me Im afraid! I found this one which ...

Thanks, Ive just posted for some hints and advice in the relevant place!

Hi Everyone,

I have just ordered a Landmann Tennessee smoker. From searching on here I know some people on here have some issues with them, but it really seemed the best available for my budget and ideal to get me started.

I have sent a message to Paul at bbqsmokingwood for a selection box as he ...

Hi,

I've been barbecuing (or grilling over coals) for years, and have just ordered my first smoker. Doing this more as a bit of fun (and to make some great food!) than mega-seriously. Have signed up for some hints & advice, which I will post separately.