What size & type of gasket material is needed to keep heat regulated? Does this have a grater underneath the firebox to remove the ashes?
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I have not had to use any type of gasket to regulate the heat. The unit does a good job of keeping in the heat. I use the damper on the firebox to regulate air intake and subsequent burn temperature and the chimney to regulate the release. The firebox does not have a grate to remove the ashes. the tray the ashes sit on does slide out. I normally (next day) shop vac any other miscellaneous ashes out of the firebox.
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All smokers have leaks. The only thing that you can do is to spot weld where excessive leaks occur.No . Smokers have vents on the side of the fire box but not beneath.
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I bought felt gasket for it...on Amazon I think. I haven't put on yet, but it has adhesive and you can cut to fit your needs. The firebox has a removeable pan that hold the coals, it is easily removable to dispose of ashes.
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I bought nomex gasket with an adhesive backing, cut it in half lengthwise and put it around both doors
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to be honest, I would stay clear of this model. The leak's and temperature control are not worth the hassle. I recently sold my for $25 just to get rid of it.
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I have no idea. The fire ring is awesome a great improvement over the cast iron it replaced.
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Yes, You do need the Grate.If you are going to use logs.This would allow the fire to burn efficiently, otherwise the Ash would kill the log fire.
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Hi J, You will need a female connection for the gas valve on this fire pit. You will have to reference your patio heater to see what connection you will need there. Thanks!
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Extremely easy to remove ashes. There is a removable lower section. You simply unlatch to catches and slide the entire bottom (ash hopper and lower vent) and dump. The good news is that the hardwood charcoal generates very little ash. To replace there is a guide and you close the two latches. I did experience water in the ash pan (there is an interior metal sleeve around the ashes) that separates it from the shield. I read on reviews this was a problem with someone else. I simply drilled a 1/4" hole and problem solved. I keep my Akorn closed and under cover at all times when not in use, but the moisture comes from condensate since the unit is closed and the moisture is trapped in the enclosure. I am not sure why Char-Griller does not have a drain on the ash pan with a valve. My son has a Big Green Egg and ash removal is a chore since you have to scrap the ash out and there is no easy way to clean.
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See Jessica Stacey's answer ... this is pretty much as I do. I do take out the small water pan and use a meat loaf pan on top of the little pan's hole. Lower vents wide open, sweep ashes away regularly, use 8- 10 small clamps around the lid to stop smoke leaks. ( get these clamps at any office supply place.) The lower you are on water the hotter it will get. Use a remote temperature probe at the cooking grate to monitor how hot your food is cooking. The dome or lid temp gauge will be 20 to 40 degrees hotter than the cooking grid. Remember ... wide open lower vents.
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I'm not sure... I ended up getting a paste food grade gasket between the smoker and firebox. I used this to seal the cover of the firebox.
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I finally called Sentry customer service and was told that the insulation in the door expands when heated by a fire--so tight that "you'll have to get to fire department to pry it open". The instructions also say that you have to compress the gasket when closing the door for a water test. They are sending me a gasket.
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I have placed a layer of sand and then some clay tiles in the bowl to protect the fire pit from heat. I put a flat grate on top to hold the logs. I also repaint with high temp spray paint at end of season. I don't know if replacement fire bowls are available from the company.
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It is ceramic under the stainless. Im not sure about the fire resistance. If it was just the face of a fireplace I would think it would be ok. Im not an expert though.
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There is a tray on the bottom of this that the level hinges connect to. Once I remove the grates, I lift the hinges up with the tray to get it out of the barrel, take the hinges off, place inside a plastic grocery bag and gently tilt the tray to pour out the ashes so as not to stir up too much ash dust. :)
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I don't know how to order parts, but I really think you can find materials that will do just as well at a good hardware store and/or a big box store like Walmart. I'm pretty sure Walmart sells grates separately; you might be able to find one close to the size you need. As for the ash catcher, I found that the one on my grill impeded the flow of air too much, so I never use it. Again, find some screening of suitable size and grid and stiffness and try that. I hope this helps.
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No gasket. I did not like this cockpot because it cooks too hot no matter what setting.
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Mine has the burner on one side but not a fire box,, not sure what that would be. If though the dimension is the same as the burner side it should. My advice is to return it if it's not to late depending from where you bought it. The latest second cover purchase didn't even last the season this year before fading to a light almost white! Black on the back side though since there was no sun able to get to it. The rest of the grill is all rusting away and it's just two years since purchase. It's always been covered too. I'll never buy any of their products again. Run to get a refund while you can is my advice.
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i have that same grill i bought from bps it has the round s.steel burners and the smoke box lays between the burners without holding the grates up any i have mine by the sear burner and it works great with the small wood chips and it is thick metal and should last for years...
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This unit is intended for use with a Real Flame mantel, or so it is labeled. I have a carpenter friend completing a custom mantel for this firebox, so can't honestly answer this yet. I will say I ran the unit twice standing freely --alone and without being encased in a mantel--as it is out of the box. The heat is driven outward by a fan; little to no heat was generated on sides or top of my unit.
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Its has a 3/8" adapter with valve (red) connected via a flexible line to the orifice. So the sequence from the gas line will be gas line -> 1/2" to 3/8" reducer -> 3/8" adapter -> 2" flexible gas line -> orifice. All components except the reducer is included and in under the burner. However, if you are building a custom fire-pit placing/positioning the 3/8" adapter with valve is a pain.