Fire management basket w/ round firebox?

[peterm]

Hi all,

Is there any use for a LSG or other fire management basket in a smoker with a round firebox? I understand it's most helpful for flat-bottomed ones, but its narrow base will still concentrate the coals and keep them contained more than a round bottom, right? Not to mention sifting out the ash. Folks like JD at Workhorse say it's not necessary, but I'm curious about what you all think!

 

[Inthewoods]

Not necessary.

-D

 

[sandro]

Can confirm, not necessary

 

[1MoreFord]

Not necessary in either square or round fireboxes but when done right they work great. For round boxes a U shaped basket works best.

 

[Back9Q]

Not needed


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[blackdogbbq21]

do not need one

 

[peterm]

Thanks everybody!

 

[gtsum]

On my workhorse 1975 it isn’t necessary whatsoever


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[BBQLab]

How about the v-shaped baskets. Any upside to having airflow beneath the fire and also keeping the coals and embers above the ash pan?

 

[sandro]

How about the v-shaped baskets. Any upside to having airflow beneath the fire and also keeping the coals and embers above the ash pan?

Not necessary either