BBQ Guru Bulkhead Adapter

The BBQ Guru Bulkhead Adapter makes it possible to install a compatible BBQ Guru temperature control blower on a wide variety of charcoal and wood-burning smokers. Often used to mount BBQ Guru systems to offset smokers, this versatile bulkhead inducer provides a secure connection through smoker walls ranging from 1/8 inch to 2-1/8 inches thick.

Whether you're adding automated airflow control to an offset smoker, upgrading your existing pit, or installing a BBQ Guru system on a custom cooker, the Bulkhead Adapter offers a practical mounting solution without requiring a specialized adapter for every smoker model.

Constructed with a stainless steel inducer tube and hardware, this adapter is designed for smoker installations where durability and proper fit matter. It also includes a high-temperature silicone kill plug to close the opening when the blower is not in use.

• Ideal for Offset Smokers: One of the most commonly used adapters for mounting BBQ Guru temperature control systems to offset smokers.
• Universal-Style Fit: Designed to accommodate a wide variety of smokers and custom cookers.
• Adjustable Wall Thickness: Fits smoker walls from 1/8 inch to 2-1/8 inches thick.
• Stainless Steel Construction: Inducer tube and mounting hardware are made from stainless steel.
• Simple Installation: Requires a 1-3/8 inch mounting hole and uses an adjustable snap ring and retaining nut.
• High-Temperature Kill Plug Included: Silicone plug allows you to close the inducer opening when the blower is not being used.
• Great for Custom Smoker Builds: A practical choice for cookers that do not have a dedicated model-specific BBQ Guru adapter.

The BBQ Guru Bulkhead Adapter is especially popular with pitmasters who want to install a BBQ Guru blower system on an offset smoker.

Because offset smokers vary widely in construction, firebox design, and wall thickness, a universal-style mounting adapter is often more practical than a model-specific fitting.

The Bulkhead Inducer accommodates smoker walls as thin as 1/8 inch and as thick as 2-1/8 inches, making it useful for many insulated and non-insulated cookers.

Once properly installed, the adapter provides a mounting point for a compatible BBQ Guru blower, allowing the temperature control system to regulate combustion airflow.

Note: This adapter is a mounting component. Automated temperature regulation requires a compatible BBQ Guru blower and temperature controller, which are not included.

1. Select the Mounting Location: Identify an appropriate location below the firebox grate, following the smoker and temperature controller manufacturers' recommendations.
2. Drill the Mounting Hole: Use a step drill or hole saw to create a 1-3/8 inch diameter hole.
3. Adjust the Snap Ring: Position the snap ring to accommodate the thickness of your smoker wall.
4. Insert the Inducer: Place the inducer tube through the prepared mounting hole.
5. Secure the Adapter: From inside the smoker, tighten the inducer nut onto the inducer tube to secure the assembly.
6. Connect Your Blower: Attach your compatible BBQ Guru blower according to the manufacturer's installation instructions.

For smoker walls outside the supported 1/8-inch to 2-1/8-inch range, consult the manufacturer about custom installation requirements.

Installation Safety: Perform installation only when the smoker is completely cool and not in use. Wear appropriate eye and hand protection when drilling or handling metal.

• Offset smokers requiring a BBQ Guru blower connection
• Insulated charcoal and wood-burning smokers
• Custom-built barbecue pits
• Smokers without a dedicated model-specific blower adapter
• BBQ Guru temperature control system installations
• Replacement bulkhead inducer installations

• Check Your Wall Thickness: Measure the smoker wall before drilling to confirm it falls within the 1/8-inch to 2-1/8-inch supported range.
• Measure Before Drilling: Confirm that the 1-3/8-inch mounting location will not interfere with internal grates, firebox components, or other hardware.
• Mount Below the Firebox Grate: Follow the recommended installation location to help deliver airflow to the combustion area.
• Use the Kill Plug: Insert the included high-temperature silicone plug when the blower is removed or not in use.
• Check Blower Compatibility: Confirm that your BBQ Guru blower assembly is compatible with the Bulkhead Inducer before ordering.
• Test Before a Long Cook: Verify the adapter is secure and your temperature control system operates correctly before starting an extended smoking session.
• Plan Custom Installations Carefully: For unusual firebox construction or wall thicknesses, contact the manufacturer before modifying your smoker.

• Offset Smoker Owners: Pitmasters adding a compatible BBQ Guru temperature control system to their smoker.
• Competition BBQ Teams: Cooks looking for a blower mounting solution for compatible competition pits.
• Custom Smoker Builders: Fabricators incorporating a BBQ Guru airflow connection into a smoker design.
• Backyard BBQ Enthusiasts: Anyone upgrading a compatible smoker with temperature control equipment.
• BBQ Guru Owners: Customers who need a bulkhead-style inducer for their existing blower setup.