Blanket?

PitMattster · Posted: Jan 22 2010 Post subject: Blanket?

After watching last night's pitmasters I was wondering if anyone North o' the border might know where I can pick up a suitable blanket to throw on my CharGriller? Planning a brisket for Sunday and Im thinking a little insulation wouldn't hurt.
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andy_christy · Posted: Jan 22 2010 Post subject:

I use a welding blanket on my CG. Works great. You can pick on up at Harbour Freight or similar tool store.
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Marky C · BBQ Pro Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 501 Location: Delaware

I have not used one myself, but a lot of folks are using welding blankets purchased from Harbor Freight. Hope this helps.
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milt · Posted: Jan 22 2010 Post subject:

I use moving blankets from harbor freight, real cheap,
just keep away from the fire box. Have made them to fit all my cookers.

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Rojellio Es Caliente · Posted: Jan 23 2010 Post subject:

I made my own. "Fireproof" welding blanket type material on one side, Quilted Thermafleck {ironing board type fabric} on the other side. On Smoke setting, the cooker temp is about 30-40 hotter with the blanket.

The Thermafleck is good to 400F, and conceivably you wouldn't need the fireproof stuff. I was playing it safe. Also Thermafleck can be used to make insulated carrier things, like a couple of the Pitmasters are seen sporting on TV.
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Canadian Bacon · Posted: Jan 23 2010 Post subject:

Blankets are for kids Very Happy

...I live in Canada and cook all winter long,no blankys on my cookers.I will admit that I have used a wind break from time to time.Just throw an extra log on the fire,or ditch your water pan,or open up the intakes a little more. Very Happy

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whitey · Posted: Jan 23 2010 Post subject:

Harbor Freight.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=41507
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eccho108 · Posted: Jan 23 2010 Post subject:

Pittmattster I see you are in Calgary, thus, no Harbor Freight. Try your closest welding supply, or as suggested make your own. But if this weekend is must go then as Canadian Bacon said, just give her a wind break and a little more air. Cool

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BigJMN · Joined: 01 Jan 2010 Posts: 5

I live in MN and go year round. Cold isn't your enemy, wind is. A few weeks ago it was -20 for a high and I was cooking. I have a barrel smoker and use plywood for a wind break. Some people with barrels use a 55 gal barrel with the top and bottom cut off and place it around the cooker for a wind break.

I guess during competitions I've seen a lot of guys with moving blankets or welding blankets. Our competition pits are a big ole Klose and a Jambo so we don't have much problem. We do use moving blankets once we take the product off to keep it warm in cold temps.

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Tony · Posted: Jan 23 2010 Post subject: Re: Blanket?

Canadian Bacon · Posted: Jan 23 2010 Post subject: Re: Blanket?

txluke · Posted: Jan 23 2010 Post subject:

Glad I can wear shorts year around and not have to worry about stuff like that! Shocked

The problem we have in the summer is trying to keep our smokers from over heating because it is hotter outside than in the smoker.

CrazyChef · Posted: Jan 23 2010 Post subject:

Here in Florida, my (ex)offset would read 150� in the summertime when I wasn't even using it! Cold smoking is pretty much out the window around here.
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txluke · Posted: Jan 23 2010 Post subject:

I thought it was some sort of gimp outfit at first.

PitMattster · Posted: Jan 23 2010 Post subject:

Wow, a lot of responses to the thread Very Happy

As with all things I think I will need to experiment a bit. I'm going to head over to the Princess Auto (it's unbelievable what you'll find at this place) and hunt around for a welder's blanket.

In regards to the wind thing I have a nice little setup in the yard that pretty much takes care of that problem.

Really what I think I'm after is probably a little more efficency out of my fuel Laughing

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Tony · Posted: Jan 24 2010 Post subject: Re: Blanket?

Canadian Bacon · Posted: Jan 24 2010 Post subject:

Just tugging your chain about the paint Tony Very Happy

,I know they don't have to shine to cook well. Very Happy

Check out these paint jobs. Very Happy

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