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Ball valve for the egg (Pictures)

billt01
billt01 Posts: 1,808
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Here are pictures of the completed project....

I should be able to regulate air flow with ease.


Have:
 XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
Had:
LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

Fat Willies BBQ
Ola, Ga

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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    Intrigued. 

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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    Interesting. How is that thing supposed to work?
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,808
    edited January 2017
    The fan has the male end that will screw into the receiver mounted to the door of the egg...the stoker fan is not variable speed...I can adjust the throttle of air flow via the ball valve.
    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • td66snrf
    td66snrf Posts: 1,838
    Hope it works out for you 
    XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,808
    It should as it's not not my idea...I stole it from my other cooker...
    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • InfectedDAS
    InfectedDAS Posts: 211
    Oh so you're ensuring constant air intake and control the amount by turning the blue stuff.

    The daisy wheel will have a permanent position / setting?
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,808
    InfectedDAS said:
    Oh so you're ensuring constant air intake and control the amount by turning the blue stuff.

    The daisy wheel will have a permanent position / setting?
    That's the jist of it...
    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • InfectedDAS
    InfectedDAS Posts: 211
    Ohh, interesting.

    If that's a DC motor wouldn't you be able to somewhat control speed with PWM?
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,808
    edited January 2017
    Not sure about the PWM...

    can't take credit for the idea, just the thought process to get it in the egg...

    below is my stoker fan set up for my Stumps...it has worked well on the baby, stretch, and now my Baby XL...





    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    edited January 2017
    Interesting. I have 3 Stokers and used them for 4+ years now.
    I don't quite understand what you are trying to accomplish here. I'm assuming you still use the Stoker itself correct?
    Would you mind explaining why the ball valve is necessary on a BGE?
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,808
    Hotch said:
    Interesting. I have 3 Stokers and used them for 4+ years now.
    I don't quite understand what you are trying to accomplish here. I'm assuming you still use the Stoker itself correct?
    Would you mind explaining why the ball valve is necessary on a BGE?

    better air flow regulation
    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    billt01 said:
    Hotch said:
    Interesting. I have 3 Stokers and used them for 4+ years now.
    I don't quite understand what you are trying to accomplish here. I'm assuming you still use the Stoker itself correct?
    Would you mind explaining why the ball valve is necessary on a BGE?

    better air flow regulation
    Is your problem when the fan is on or off?
    If on do you have to much air flow?
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • RedSkip
    RedSkip Posts: 1,400
    @billt01 What model gravity are you using with the Stoker?  Stumps by chance?
    Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,808
    Hotch said:
    billt01 said:
    Hotch said:
    Interesting. I have 3 Stokers and used them for 4+ years now.
    I don't quite understand what you are trying to accomplish here. I'm assuming you still use the Stoker itself correct?
    Would you mind explaining why the ball valve is necessary on a BGE?

    better air flow regulation
    Is your problem when the fan is on or off?
    If on do you have to much air flow?
    No problem on the egg...

    had ad a big problem on the Stumps because I left the ball valve wide open and lost several hundred dollars of protein while I slept...the fire actually sucked air through the fan port even though the fan was not spinning...

    i consider this more of a proactive move rather than a reactive....
    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    edited January 2017
    Ok now I understand. Yep the flap will allow for a draft effect.
    I have never experienced a draft effect on my Eggs where an abundance of air drove it over temp. So your issue is using it on the Stumps, correct?
    Where due you put your fire temp probe on the Stumps?
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • RedSkip
    RedSkip Posts: 1,400
    billt01 said:
    Hotch said:
    billt01 said:
    Hotch said:
    Interesting. I have 3 Stokers and used them for 4+ years now.
    I don't quite understand what you are trying to accomplish here. I'm assuming you still use the Stoker itself correct?
    Would you mind explaining why the ball valve is necessary on a BGE?

    better air flow regulation
    Is your problem when the fan is on or off?
    If on do you have to much air flow?
    No problem on the egg...

    had ad a big problem on the Stumps because I left the ball valve wide open and lost several hundred dollars of protein while I slept...the fire actually sucked air through the fan port even though the fan was not spinning...

    i consider this more of a proactive move rather than a reactive....
    Interesting, I would have left the ball valve wide open too.
    Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,808
    Hotch said:
    Ok now I understand. Yep the flap will allow for a draft effect.
    I have never experienced a draft effect on my Eggs where an abundance of air drove it over temp. So your issue is using it on the Stumps, correct?
    Where due you put your fire temp probe on the Stumps?
    Hang it on the thermostat on the door
    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,808
    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,232
    That's going to be quite a bit of weight hanging there with the fan attached.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • bobroo
    bobroo Posts: 143
    What do you need the fan for when a full air compressor tank would do the same???
    If it's brown, it's cook'in....If it's black, it's done ---my Grandfather     Medium BGE
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 33,826
    Engineering!  I like it!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,808
    edited January 2017
    caliking said:
    That's going to be quite a bit of weight hanging there with the fan attached.
    Fan only weighs a few ounces....

    the whole the whole setup may weigh 1 lb


    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,232
    billt01 said:
    caliking said:
    That's going to be quite a bit of weight hanging there with the fan attached.
    Fan only weighs a few ounces....

    the whole the whole setup may weigh 1 lb


    OK. The flange and adapters seemed like they would add some weight hanging off that JB weld. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • RockyTopDW
    RockyTopDW Posts: 338
    Interesting idea, but why?  I've owned an egg for over 10 years and haven't had any trouble dialing in temps after the first month of ownership.  
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  • herbu
    herbu Posts: 125
    I think there are commercial units designed for the same purpose.  Some have wireless or wifi so you can monitor and control from inside, or even on your phone.  Some connect to a thermometer and regulate themselves to hold your pre-programmed temp.  It's a cool idea.  Your handywork skills will make you a popular guy when the zombies come.  ;)
    Of all the lies I tell, "Just kidding" is my favorite.

    XLBGE, Jordan Lake, NC
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  • FATC1TY
    FATC1TY Posts: 888
    My fan has a damper on it I can close and open to restrict the flow of air to it... came with the digi q fan.
    -FATC1TY
    Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
    LBGE
    MiniMax
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