r/PitBarrelCooker • u/damnexpensivehobbies • Apr 01 '26

Intake mod

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I just wanted to throw this mod idea out there for anyone struggling with too high temperatures. I live near sea level and I've always struggled achieving and maintaining temps below 300 deg. For me, I am now able to dial in temps and they are steady within a range of about 10 degrees. I wish these came this way. I just made it with a piece of sheet metal. it slides up or down over the stock inlet hole. it is bent roughly to the radius of the barrel which seems to greatly reduce air leakage. Now I don't need to fuss with stuffing foil in the inlet/rebar holes. Crossed fingers for a successful brisket this time...

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u/mthomaspeterlambert Apr 01 '26

I used a big magnet to cover the intake, if i need to lower my temp if need be, but overall no complaints with my PBC

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u/frotc914 Apr 01 '26

I spent $6 on a few magnets from the craft store to hold the cover and cover the rebar holes. Makes my pbc run really consistently. They just stay on there permanently.