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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: Jules V. on September 18, 2019, 09:41:49 AM

Title: Poortex 2.0
Post by: Jules V. on September 18, 2019, 09:41:49 AM

This mod is mainly to achieve consistent temperatures throughout the cooking grate by using a stacker, diffuser and a poortex.  Only tricky part was figuring out the optimal diameter for the diffuser.  I've experimented with a few different sizes ranging from 6" to 12". Took some trial and error but the 8 1/2" diameter yield the most consistent temperatures on the cooking grate.




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8 1/2" diameter diffusers.
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Stacked to create an air gap which prevent the top diffuser from getting too hot, otherwise drippings will start smoking/burning.
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Filled with ashes for easy clean up and also  help prevent the oily drippings from smoking. 
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Ambient probe.
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Thighs cooked  evenly while remaining on the same area for the whole duration.
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All purpose lid. Photo was taken while preheating. With the bottom vent  roughly 3/4 open and the 4 lid vents at 1/4 open,  it maintained a temperature  of 500-525F for the whole duration of the cook.

Title: Re: Poortex 2.0
Post by: Walchit on September 18, 2019, 09:58:29 AM

Sweet!

Title: Re: Poortex 2.0
Post by: JEBIV on September 18, 2019, 10:01:20 AM

very nicely done as usual

Title: Re: Poortex 2.0
Post by: Dc_smoke309 on September 18, 2019, 06:01:37 PM

Mad scientist shit .


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Title: Re: Poortex 2.0
Post by: Jules V. on September 19, 2019, 12:18:17 PM

Quote from: Dc_smoke309 on September 18, 2019, 06:01:37 PM

Mad scientist shit .


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Just a simple mod...no science involved.

Title: Re: Poortex 2.0
Post by: HoosierKettle on September 19, 2019, 05:50:41 PM

Pretty cool. Love the lid


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Title: Re: Poortex 2.0
Post by: Walchit on September 19, 2019, 06:04:45 PM

You did experiments on which size diffuser worked best, I vote science! Lol. Or just severe weberitis.

Title: Re: Poortex 2.0
Post by: jhagestad on October 07, 2019, 08:04:12 AM

I love getting inspired by stuff like this. I'm not handy enough with metal working to try it, but this is simply amazing! thanks for sharing!