Gravity Feed Smoker

[rtboswell]

They all seem incredible. The deciding factor if it was me would be grease management. They all seem to do something a little different.

That's what pans are for...

 

[nmayeux]

Ok, so here is another run at posting the pictures right side up...

Ok, this is still a complete fail... All pictures from my phone are wonky

 

[Hog1990]

Thanks All. I am going to choose either Deep South or Stump's. I spoke with Randall and I think I am leaning his way.

 

[Pappy Q]

Deep South is a quality smoker, I've had 2 of them. Also look at Southern Q, a great design.

 

[Twisted Belly]

The all stainless Viking gravity feed are awesome! And heard they got a new method of distribution and have cut costs If you're in STL, check them out at St Louis Home Fires!

 

[joemat]

Stumps :thumb:

 

[hightpt]

I've had my Baby Stump's for five years and I absolutely love it. It holds temperature great, even in the middle of a New England Nor' Easter snow storm. I highly recommend one.

 

[Bolhiser]

I got my Assassin about a month ago and absolutely love it. It is very well built, set up well and includes a Pit Master IQ controller for a very good price. Jeff was great to deal with. I have only done ribs and chicken so far but they have been the best I've cooked!

 

[smokeyw]

Take a look at this one. It is coming on strong in the competition circle.
http://www.bqgrills.com/Smokers Page.htm

 

[Hog1990]

Matt or nmayeux,

How big is the charcoal chute on the Deep South Smoker?

 

[nmayeux]

I think it's 10"x10" at the top, but goes to 1' square at the charcoal grate. Bellow are some pictures of the grate and the head diffuser:

 

[Wornslick]

The head diffuser is a great idea, I know on my Stumps Baby I have a hot spot where the heat enters the cooking area. Does the diffuser eliminate the hot spot or just help?

 

[Hog1990]

Thanks. How many lbs of charcoal does the chute hold?

 

[nmayeux]

The diffuser works in combination with 4" of insulation between the fire and the smoke box, which minimizes the hot spot. I haven't done a comparison, but since all the heat come through the diffuser, I imagine that the shelf immediately above it would be the warmest spot. The perfect place for chicken or beans!

Mine holds a bag of Royal Oak lump, which I believe is 17lbs, but would hold a 20lb bag of KBB as well.

 

[Hog1990]

Just ordered the Junior GC with upgraded wheels and stack. Now the wait begins...

 

[nmayeux]

Holy carp that is awesome news! I got to see the first one when picking up mine a few weeks back, and it is truly a piece of art. Also, Randall got a walk his first time cooking with the beast! Congrats!!

 

[Hog1990]

Thanks! This may be the longest 4-5 weeks ever...

 

[MattG]

Firebox/Charcoal Chute is 8” x 8” steel. Bottom 12” (where actual fire burns) is fabricated from 1⁄2 thick steel. The remainder of charcoal chute is 1⁄4” steel. Fire burns on 1⁄2” thick grate with engineered openings to allow ash to drop into ash pan and allow cooker to properly feed charcoal

 

[slightly sauced bbq]

I'm brand new to this site as of 10/14/14, I too am going the route of a gravity fed unit. I chose the Rebel 23. Picking it up Oct. 26. Been cooking on pellet cookers for the past 8 yrs, can't wAit for the change