Wear and tear on firebox
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Wear and tear on firebox
I've have an Old Country Pecos offset smoker for about 4(?) years now and the outside of my firebox is literally peeling off in sheets. For $400, I can't really complain about the overall quality of the smoker as I can probably get 2 more years of use out of this thing before I have to buy a replacement. I'm already thinking about my next purchase and want to buy a smoker that'll last me almost a lifetime. Is there such a thing?And does anyone know why my current smoker's firebox is peeling off in sheets on the outside ? Does this mean my smoker is made of pressed steel?
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Re: Wear and tear on firebox
Pictures would help but I suspect you did not keep the exterior oiled down and covered up between cooks..
Mine, just like yours but newer, started to rust up the exterior at about a in and then I made it a habit to spray down the whole cooker with pam, which halted the rust.
Mine, just like yours but newer, started to rust up the exterior at about a in and then I made it a habit to spray down the whole cooker with pam, which halted the rust.
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Re: Wear and tear on firebox
I have not coated the outside with oil other than during the initial seasoning when I first got it but I'm pretty diligent with the clearing of the ashes and keeping it covered when not in use.
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Re: Wear and tear on firebox
Burning out of a firebox happens all the time. Fire/heat and the natural tendency of steel to rust is a combination that you might slow down, but won't stop. I have a 18"x6' smoker with offset firebox that I had made for me in 1988. If I remember correctly I'm on my 3rd firebox. Cut off the old one, weld on a new one. When this one goes out, I'll do the same.
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Re: Wear and tear on firebox
tri3forme wrote:I have not coated the outside with oil other than during the initial seasoning when I first got it but I'm pretty diligent with the clearing of the ashes and keeping it covered when not in use.
Depending on the type of cover that could be a contributing cause. Cloth will breath but rainproof covers won't and actually trap moisture - especially with morning temps around the dew point.
Ditch the cover, use some peanut oil on the exterior of the box while warm and it will season like a cast iron skillet.
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Re: Wear and tear on firebox
rexster314 wrote:Burning out of a firebox happens all the time. Fire/heat and the natural tendency of steel to rust is a combination that you might slow down, but won't stop. I have a 18"x6' smoker with offset firebox that I had made for me in 1988. If I remember correctly I'm on my 3rd firebox. Cut off the old one, weld on a new one. When this one goes out, I'll do the same.
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Re: Wear and tear on firebox
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Ditch the cover, use some peanut oil on the exterior of the box while warm and it will season like a cast iron skillet.[/quote]
I may have to go to Sam's and buy a case of PAM.
Ditch the cover, use some peanut oil on the exterior of the box while warm and it will season like a cast iron skillet.[/quote]
I may have to go to Sam's and buy a case of PAM.
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Re: Wear and tear on firebox
One large can goes a long way...but be prepaired for the firebox to smoke while it burns off the excess when you start the next fire..
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