Reddit mentions: The best welding protective equipment

I recently purchased a welding blanket that perfects goes around my Pro 34 that helps insulate and WAY cheaper;
3' X 3' Tillman Panoxidized Felt... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005H2N9DQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

They make high strength magnets that will help keep the blanket attached.

Also felt lined the lid so no smoke escapes but also obviously insulates it;

LavaLock 12 GREY High Performance... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9FE60K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Lastly and really the first mod was I got a handfull of firebricks and put them at the bottom of the drum. Help fill dead space and reflect heat upwards (while also a heatsponge). Found some for cheap at a local tractor supply. Think home depot sells a 6 pack for $30 or something free in store pickup otherwise. 6 would be more than enough.

I did this stuff to help maximize my smoke but also reduce pellet use. I figure if you help the drum keep heat with less auger feeding you're going to get MORE smoke as a side effect as it isn't burning them up.

This is what I use to help reduce the effect from the elements when it's cold and windy, works pretty alright:

Neiko® 10908A Heavy Duty Fiberglass Welding Blanket and Cover with Brass Grommets Size 4 FT. x 6 FT. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057RJD0E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aLgmybP3FJ95W

I bought a fiberglass welding blanket to insulate my smoke vault as it is getting colder here in central Ohio. I am smoking 5lbs of chicken breasts. I let the temperature stabilize at 271-273, and then put the blanket over it as shown. Now, 12 minutes later, the temp has risen to 298-300.I might sew the blanket into a jacket or just leave it like it is. I'm happy with the $23 I spent oon this.

EDIT 1: It is 50 degrees Fahrenheit here, with a "reelfeel" of 43.

EDIT 2: I think a second blanket, configured the same but draped from the front would be an easy addition for the really cold/windy days.

EDIT 3: I added two more pictures of the discoloration on the blanket from the lower side vents. This was from a two hour smoke at 275 degree Fahrenheit.

https://imgur.com/a/X5R9s62

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057RJD0E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Welding Blanket should work just fine. Plywood for a windbreak if you really need the extra help after that.

The guard will keep most of it directed where you want it. There are also barriers you can put up. When I did refinery work we'd just use the red barriers that we used for welding (These]). Grinder sparks aren't that big of an issue, but it's always safer to use a barrier so they don't hit anything combustible.

I like the carbon felt windscreen. I reckon you just bought something like this and cut it?

Well they have cheaper fiberglass blankets, I bought some better thermofelt stuff on amazon

https://smile.amazon.com/Tillman-Panoxidized-Felt-Welding-Blanket/dp/B005H2N9DQ

That is a 3x3, but I bought a 6x6 for $75 and it's enough to make 2 or 3 depending on your grill size

Yessir. I use this one from Amazon. $20.

Careful. They work really really really well. Make sure you don't cover your thermo or you may melt it. Keep your air intakes and exhausts uncovered. Check it frequently or use a thermo with a remote alarm.

Well that answers that. I would suggest using a Welders Blanket instead if you were actually going to attempt this.

I have to admit that I've never heard of welding cloth. Would this do the job?

It's sold by the yard on Amazon, so unless you have other printers or another use for it you'll end up with lots of leftovers.

You can get felt welding pads for less that have similar properties.

If it is a health/cleanliness concern, you could probably remove it and use something like this to give the same protection

https://www.amazon.com/HiwowSport-Welding-Protective-Blanket-Plumbing/dp/B01M6V0MVO/ref=pd_sim_469_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DFKKDW7DWNEXF6BN1SST#productDetails

I doubt the coils gget over 1800F

https://www.amazon.com/Weldflame-Welding-Blanket-Kevlar-Stitched/dp/B019SWRT0E

Get a welding blanket - you can smoke all year round with it.


http://smile.amazon.com/Neiko-Welding-Blanket-8-ft/dp/B007SX2BMC/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1413778582&sr=1-4&keywords=welding+blanket

I haven't tried it yet myself (far northern NY), but I've been told that draping a WSM with a welding blanket can do wonders for winter temps.

http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Heavy-Duty-Welding-Blanket/dp/B0057RJD0E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420249680&sr=8-1&keywords=welding+blanket

Spritz it. Water bottle.

I use one of these, too.

Perhaps if they made walls with large, draped tarps and drop cloths? If the materials were draped loosely, they'd absorb the impact of rubber bullets and tear gas. Better yet, use a fibreglass welding blanket because it'd be difficult to penetrate AND it would be completely fireproof.

I think a better tactic would be to absorb the kinetic energy of rubber bullet and smoke grenade impacts, rather than try to outright stop it with something rigid, as a material that bends will last longer; no issue of fracturing.