Offset Smoker Stack Extension | Old Country BBQ Pits Pecos

Does size really matter? Well, let's run a few test and find out....
In an offset smoker, the fire creates the heat, but the smoke stack is engine of airflow. If it's too short, too narrow or too small, it hinders the smoker's ability to create good convection. Join me as we seek to find a way to improve the airflow, convection and use of a $400 Old Country BBQ Pits Pecos with the help of a $12 piece of stove pipe and a clamp.
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[@markbritton844]

Bro, you seriously need to keep making videos, these are very helpful!

[@fredgault4586]

Where can I find a stack extension

[@mattappleton3247]

I did this mod to my Pecos after watching your video and it worked out great. Not only were my temps more "even" across the grate but I also never had an issue with "dirty smoke". Every time I got ready to add a stick it just lit right up and carried on no problem. I was even able to shut the door and I had more control over the temperature without "dirty smoke". I think Old Country BBQ should seriously consider extending this stack on future models. Thanks for making this video!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Great! Glad it worked out for you. I’m Still tryin get her perfect. I’m debating cutting out the heat baffle. Idk.

[@garylittles617]

From top to bottom how long is your stack all together?

[@h.collier3544]

Fantastic video! I bought the newest version of the Brazos called the Brazos DLX. Big brother to the Pecos. Installed 2 tell-tru thermometers at grate level. First burn was to season and check for leaks and I had a lot of leaks. Got them seal up but noticed the same temperature differences you experienced. I struggled to smoke a chicken on it. I did the stack extension just like you and made another test run yesterday morning. I was amazed at the even temperature distribution. I used a digital probe for the middle section and was seeing less than 5 degrees difference across all 3 probes. I fired it up yesterday afternoon and smoked a chicken and it was perfect. I did find that building and maintaining a good coal bed was critical to minimizing temp swings. I'm now ready to try a longer smoke, maybe move up to ribs. Thanks for this video and all your effort!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Excellent! I hope you caught my baffle removal video! I’ve had some amazing results with the addition of that modification. Thanks again for watching!

[@LoneStarViking90]

Very insightful and helpful. I too have a Brazos DLX and this is just the ticket to even temps that I’ve been trying to achieve. I did remove the baffle first thing and that helped then I slid the tuning plate over in place of the baffle and its a perfect water pan spot. Thanks man. Keep up the good work.

[@ItsRyanTurley]

It was the... ‘You wanna argue with Aaron Franklin, be my guest.’ for me. Great video brother! 🔥

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks, Ryan!

[@GCRCFlyer]

Well done!

[@orangetuono38]

Great work and clarity of thought!

[@arthollrah8436]

Recently purchased a Old Country Wrangler. Noticed that there wasn’t enough draft. So after watching your video, I copied your extension to pipe. Added additional 6 inches and pit now works great. Thanks

[@snipezttd9828]

Very professional, very reasonable and logical! Like it

[@jcsff2012]

Wow, one of the best mod videos I've seen. Great job

[@jjm6187]

Great experiment! Thanks for sharing!

[@donniewebb1792]

That's some good information. I'll definitely use this technique. Thanks.

[@carltrano1325]

It’s hard to argue with facts!!!!!! awesome video.

[@nateheath1156]

Awesome video. So much science involved with cooking. Time to see some videos of some cooks now.

[@kellymccoy8500]

Great video with solid information

[@JackofWarr.]

Thanks man. Was thinking of doing this myself.

[@Beeper981]

Dude... This is a game changer!

[@kog1609]

This is the best!! Thank you for doing it ❤️

[@RaleighSmoke]

No problem. Thanks for watching!

[@JPBBQ]

That was totally amazing. Man did i learn some stuff. Appreciate you sharing.😎

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks, JP!

[@dwhiting3766]

That was very cool video. In depth and informative. Learned something new. Thanks for sharing

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. I definitely learned a lot making this video. I’m glad others are enjoying it.

[@macEboy]

Nice detailed job with the airflow! Thanks I'm considering my first offset and the Pecos looks like the one.

[@tonygonzalez2224]

Thanks for the great video demo and dropping all that knowledge about the smokes and airflow!🤠👍

[@RaleighSmoke]

Learning as I go

[@daryand]

Really insightful video. Thanks for this. And great post-production work, too.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@fiftyf1]

I really like the way you approach BBQ. Thanks for a great video!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks, Don!

[@zkmullins]

Such an informative, easy to understand video! Thanks! Also, I dig the Edgar Wright-esque transition cuts!

[@d.andrewroberts2601]

I've got a 20" RD Special Marshal from Horizon and I'm totally going to give this a go. Thanks for the really clear info brother!

[@prestonbuffington954]

I loved how you explained the science behind this issue. Awesome video.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks! I couldn’t find much information on it besides Aaron’s book, so I want to to lay it out and explain it to others.

[@iakazul]

Thank you for sharing this awesome idea!

[@RaleighSmoke]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@greggardner1548]

That is probably the best Smoking - Barbecue video I've seen! Excellent job of explaining everything and was very interesting. I am thinking about purchasing an Pecos so again, That was excellent. Thank you!

[@charliechumlea1396]

Dude, this vidoes was fantastic. Thank you for doing the legwork and sharing your findings.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks! I appreciate the support!

[@waynewheatley5472]

Great training class

[@kevinjohnson4039]

Brilliant video!!

[@user-px8rn9wl3l]

Really enjoy your videos. Just bought a Pecos and trying the stack extension! Thank you!

[@cummingsld]

Your videos are amazing quality and incredibly detailed. I love learning through entertainment. Great channel!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks!!!!

[@davidmiddlebrooks929]

WOW! Explains a LOT!

[@jacksblendrubsandseasonings]

Great video, good information. This helped me think through adding an exhaust stack for my 100 gallon Lang reverse flow offset stick burner. I'll post a short video sometime in the future to possibly help someone else in my situation. Thanks!

[@campmeatbbqcampmeatbbq7951]

Very good vid John!!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks, bud!!

[@brandiniron6112]

Very cool bud. Awesome real-time experiment!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!

[@peterleray6084]

I'm a boiler guy and adding some stack was the first thought I had with my grand champ xd.

[@williamshelton4900]

Well done sir, I’d watch more of Your videos !!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks!!

[@MrSnoe129]

Did this mod and I love it. Made all the difference

[@RaleighSmoke]

Cool! You should consider removing the baffle as well!

[@lawrencechesshire9410]

Wow! Excellent video! You really break it down and make a lot of sense. I love BBQ talk and you really know how to talk it thanks.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks, Lawrence!

[@jorgearellano6923]

Very Informative video! I’m getting ready to purchase my first offset smoker and I’m actually thinking of the pecos my self! Thanks

[@KickBackKitchenBBQ]

Really great information here! We cook on a Brazos so this was incredibly helpful. Nice work!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks!!

[@Cookoutcoach]

Absolutely awesome bud! Love this experiment and solution sooo good lol 👍

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks man! Means a lot coming from you!

[@ryanpierce7739]

Excellent videos, and your tips all work!! I bought a Pecos two weeks ago and did all of your mods and tips… stack extension, baffle plate removal, fire bricks, even hacking the oven to get it to 150 degrees (you can count me for at least 5 views on each episode). After cooking brisket on a kamado for years, I just made the BEST brisket of my life! Nothing beats a wood fire on a good offset… Thank you!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Awesome! Glad to hear!! 🍻

[@tomwilliams6156]

How does this only have 66k views??? This was perfect in all ways. Dude nailed it on all points, even down to his cadence! You are a pro! Great production

[@markdephilippo1404]

Agreed

[@brianhenderson6294]

You: "It's hard to argue with science..." Troll: "Hold my Schlitz"

[@AlexanderRios]

Great video. Ive been a student of this for a great while and your presentation of the material was perfect.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks! I couldn’t find videos on this myself, so I thought I’d share it.

[@tlj4330]

Excellent info sir. Going out and doing this mod this weekend.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Be sure to watch my first brisket cook on the Pecos for some additional info.

[@raymundofreeman6400]

I’m about to purchase a Pecos. These vids are so helpful! Appreciate you!

[@pitbossross2542]

I really enjoy watching your videos and animations, and your explanations are on point. You and Mad Scientist are good at giving some of the science behind BBQ

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks, Trip! I don’t think I’m near his league, but I appreciate it.

[@markdephilippo1404]

What a great video. Thank you so much for sharing. I am learning a ton.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful

[@brettconoly8363]

Great job, I didn’t want to install heat plates either and found this video searching for stack extensions for the brazos. Great explanation, parts are ordered and I can’t wait to try it!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Great! I hope you caught my baffle removal video too!

[@johnb7566]

My brother. Your video presents real data to support theories. Well done man outstanding

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks!!

[@johnlatimer4126]

Great video. Awesome job. You have saved me from having to buy an expensive Franklin offset

[@joseruiz7822]

You got a subscription just off this video. Excellent video and it makes a ton of sense.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks!

[@kennygwalker]

I'm here with my new Pecos, getting learnt

[@jayham26]

Keep these vids coming

[@claptinfan]

Awesome video man, I love the technical thinking and thought put into it. I just ordered a tuning plate set and think I may return it and try your idea. Much better total process solution. Looking forward to the next video and seeing how it’s working for you.

[@RaleighSmoke]

It’s not quite perfect, but it does definitely improve airflow. I’m actually debating cutting the baffle plate off too to really let the air flow

[@matthewmorales9023]

This is my third consecutive video view on your channel. You deserve a subscribe brother. Thanks for all the information and look forward to a brisket video real soon.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Awesome! Thanks, Matt!

[@joshuahernandez2867]

Great video.

[@joby7165]

Thank you for this. I was looking for a video to explain the stack height. I just ordered a brazos and your stovepipe hack is a cheap way to get valuable information.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Cool! See if it works for you. Some are fans and some are not. I recommend running it stock a few times before you add the extension. 🍻

[@chriskelly436]

I watched this video several months ago. It inspired me to extend the stack on my Brazos. I have 2 small thermometers, 1 at each end, on my lid. Before I extended the stack the collector end used to run 40+° hotter than the fire box end. Now they run 10-15° apart. Good tip. Thanx

[@hasrinhairuman756]

As a pitbuilder Im totally agree with you.Good explaination 👍🏾

[@RaleighSmoke]

Very cool! Thanks!!!

[@josephstulec8247]

Great video!!!!!

[@masaigeraghty3525]

Great job brother makes sense...keep up to with the mods 👍

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks for watching!

[@sanosukep1127]

Literally smoked on the brazos for the first time today today was wondering the same thing.. thanks for the great video explaining this!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Yea, no problem. I was curious about it myself so I wanted to try a few things and share the results, plus all the science behind it. If you try on the Brazos, let me know how it goes.

[@FargoFred]

Wow. I can honestly say i've never heard of your channel but that was a great video. i will be looking at the rest! thumbs up

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thnx!

[@JustinLJonesLU]

Great video! I’m also in Raleigh and just got a Horizon classic over the weekend. After a few cooks I’ll experiment with the stack extension as well to see how that evens out the temps.

[@WookieLove1]

Great great video Brother. Thank you! Learned a bunch

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks!! 🍻

[@michaelshoffner5343]

Giving this a go today on my Brazos. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Sweet! Let me know how it goes!

[@TheLordIsAlmostHere]

Did the stack extension work?

[@kaycee8377]

Great video! I'm a new pecos owner. I have a covered patio so I'm limited on the stack extension height, but you gave me some great ideas. Thanks!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks, Kieth!

[@kekoadavidson581]

You have a great narrator’s voice. Great information about the stacks.

[@RaleighSmoke]

I certainly don’t think so, but thanks

[@norcalniner]

Great video!

[@k8jun1]

Dude, you could have your own show…..that was great…..👍

[@ThomasBrucefye]

Damn good video. I like explaining the draft by saying the gravity from the earth is pulling down all the air, that's how we get air pressure. Since the hot air is less dense, the cold air gets pulled down past it. Keeping the hot air in the pipe keeps it from spreading out into the ambient air and makes a pressure drop, the longer you make the pipe, the bigger difference in pressure you get up to a point.

[@RaleighSmoke]

That’s a great explanation. Thanks for watching and the support! 🍻

[@BackyardWarrior]

great video brother.... a lot of useful information enjoy your bbq

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks!!

[@eyefearnobeerbeer717]

You are a golden god! Thanks for this video

[@RaleighSmoke]

No golden god, just a dude who likes bbq. 😂

[@KevinSmith-ie7ul]

Lots of potential here, you need to start using that thing more and posting brother. Don’t worry about having a perfect finished product, there’s something about learning along with you that’s super helpful. Watching Franklin is great, but everything he’s going to show is perfect... I’d rather see someone who is starting out and is showing what works and doesn’t work because that’s more helpful for beginners. I’ll be expecting an awesome brisket video very soon!

[@johnw511]

Awesome video👍

[@blephegor]

I own the Pecos and your vids helpedy last brisket cook. You helped me understand my pit better. I smoke a brisket every weekend. One day I will get it down perfectly. Everyone loves my food but I know I can do better. Appreciate people like you giving great insight.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thnx! The more you do it the better you’ll become. These videos help me keep track of mistakes and triumphs. It’s good to know and remember what worked and what did not. Thanks for watching!!

[@The4GunGuy]

Great, great job my friend. I'm looking at the Brazos and will definitely use your video to "tune" it. I like your calm demeanor and explaining things in layman's terms...Sub'd

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks!

[@BS_1978]

I've been debating on a pellet smoker or a stick smoker... your videos have about made my mind up to get a old country pecos.

[@spitfire5630]

I watched this vid several times. I have a Pecos. Have been considering doing mods for weeks and finally did it. Removed the baffle plate, insulated firebox w/ firebricks, and extended the stack 16” as per your recommendation…. WOW! The draw on this thing is amazing. I’ve been cooking on this thing almost every weekend since February. After the modifications it has made fire management so much easier. The fire burns longer per piece of wood and the temp is much more controllable and steady. This has greatly improved the functionality of this smoker. Thank you!!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Awesome!

[@RV-ds5uf]

Great video sir!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks!!

[@dondiesel1100]

Yeah good video I learned that I got to add a 16" smokestack extension when I get my new Brazil's next week

[@RaleighSmoke]

Be sure to watch my baffle removal video!

[@anarcticsummer]

I have same smoker over 5 years now. the big temperature difference was killing me, I have 3 thermometers all with different temps. This stack extension is exactly what I need.

[@laven384]

Great job

[@edisonjohnson8638]

I’m really impressed with this video. I learned a lot even though I don’t own this type of smoker grill. Your reasoning on everything seems highly plausible to me. I hope more people with similar interests tune in. Time well spent!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks! Very nice of you to say! I appreciate the feedback.

[@stangfan93]

This video is so well explained, the graphic you used to explain draft effect was fantastic and you’re not rambling on about things that don’t matter. Thank you so much!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate you watching!

[@henricastelain4109]

@@RaleighSmoke truly the "not rambling on..." is key as he says. Clear, succinct, good editing all make for a great video. I'm subscribed!!

[@Didit_myself]

looking for a pecos love the videos and cant watch them enough. Waiting for more content thanks.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks! Hope to put some more out soon.

[@Didit_myself]

Ordered my pecos. You sir have gotten a sub.

[@RaleighSmoke]

@@Didit_myself - Cool! Make sure you inspect it when it arrives and before you sign for it. I’ve heard they can get damaged during shipping.

[@ApollosChariot7]

Hello from Texas! Mad props to you guys getting into Texas style pits and BBQsmoking. The true and best way for real BBQ. To me smoking is enjoying the fruits of your labor and taking pride in the food you eat and enjoying time with friends and family And sure smokers are work, but in the end it's very rewarding. Knowing you just whipped up some kick ass Ribs or Brisket.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Well said!

[@skater78207]

This explains a lot.. I was measuring my temp and my gauge on smoker read 300 and my probe read 250 like the heat was staying on top

[@Zodd1001]

Amazing video! Thanks

[@iBeKev]

Great video!! Now I’m in California and can’t get myself an old country bbq, so I’m stuck with modding a big box smoker for now. This is great information and I appreciate you putting the work in to test. Maybe I’ll order a pecos and pay the shipping

[@RaleighSmoke]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@anthonymartins2454]

Thank you sooo much for making this video!! I did this mod with my Char-griller XD. I love my smoker but this was definitely an improvement. I have a 5" inch stack. I made it so I could slide the tube for tuning. My smoke chamber is 40" so I have my stack 36-40". You can actually here the fire roaring. Splits light quicker and fire burns cleaner!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Awesome! Good to know it worked for you!

[@quailstreetcoffeeroastersm6674]

Bro, your videos are money! lets also remember stack diameter will also come into play when deciding height. I'm now subscribed to your channel.

[@djdentley]

I just picked up a Pecos at Academy sports. I haven’t even burned it in yet. I’m doing this mod immediately!

[@jpatrickgreen]

Maybe one of the best produced and content videos I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Great job and thank you.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks!

[@markdephilippo1404]

He explains in a way that everybody can understand us so glad I found your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@DerbyBandit]

Dammmm best channel! Dammm KZbin took forever to send me here 😂 I’m gonna do this mod when I get home. Now I’m binge watching all the videos.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Thanks, man! I appreciate it. Hope it can be of some help…. and provide a little entertaining as well.

[@AverageJoeReviewsUSA]

Great video! I've got my Brazos DLX coming in a few weeks.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Sweet!