Cobb Cooker - A bit of innovation to improve heat retention.

For all the Cobb Cooker enthusiasts out there here is another bit of innovation to improve the thermal properties of the oven.

When I bought the Cobb Premier I was a bit disappointed that the new steel mesh base allowed a lot of heat loss, particularly if there was even the slightest breeze. Talking to Klaus at In Front canvas and had him make up a wrap around Canvas windbreak which went a great way to solving that particular problem.

I have found though that the thermal properties of the spun steel lid still leave somewhat to be desired, particularly when the heat beads are approaching end of life. Again I gave Klaus the challenge to make a thermal cover for the unit that was easy to use, remove and heat resistant. I tested two of Klaus and Lynn’s creations over the long weekend in pretty windy conditions in the Otway’s. They worked a treat.

Klaus has sown a quilted thermal layer between two layers of H/D canvas and then used an elastic edged skirt to hold the cover down. With a thermometer in the oven, the thermal cover provided an extra 20% in heat and temperature retention with even better results when the wind was stronger.

It has been left open at the top to allow steam and heat to escape and leave access to the handle. It was of particular benefit for those final cooking and baking efforts (Cake and bread) once the roast was out and the heat beads were nearly through.

No issues with heat and both units (H/D and Marine Canvas) came through without any sign of heat damage. Have a few more ideas in relation to the skirt and will post results later.

Cheers. Mick

Photo’s on My Rig Page. Blue one is Marine Canvas.