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Offset smoker mods - need help
Posted on 11/28/12 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 11/28/12 at 5:18 pm
I have your typical heavy-arse offset barrel smoker. Picture the fire box on the right and stack on the left. I will be changing it to reverse flow. Will build a new insulated firebox with fan capability and moving the stack to the right side.
We have come up with two ways to go about diverting the smoke. Easy way is just weld a plate across the lower porion of the barrel under the grates forcing the smoke all the way left, then have it return over the meat to the stack at the right.
Other thing would be two tubes coming out of the box running the length of the barrel with openings at the far left. Not really sure why I am leaning toward the tube way of handling the smoke, but it may have some advantages. Thoughts?
We have come up with two ways to go about diverting the smoke. Easy way is just weld a plate across the lower porion of the barrel under the grates forcing the smoke all the way left, then have it return over the meat to the stack at the right.
Other thing would be two tubes coming out of the box running the length of the barrel with openings at the far left. Not really sure why I am leaning toward the tube way of handling the smoke, but it may have some advantages. Thoughts?
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Posted on 11/28/12 at 6:31 pm to AlxTgr
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Easy way is just weld a plate across the lower porion of the barrel under the grates forcing the smoke all the way left, then have it return over the meat to the stack at the right.
This is how we built mine and it works great, consistent temp throughout the cook chamber. I would suggest doing this last though. That way you can test the length that best works out, lay it in, and weld it once you find the sweet spot.
Also, I'd suggest using someting light in gauge for this. That way it doesn't draw so much heat from the firebox, act as a hot plate, and increase the temp right below your food.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 1:57 am to AlxTgr
If you go the tube method how do you plan on cleaning the insides of the tubes? They will accumulate all sorts of particulate matter from the horizontal forced air flow.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 7:38 am to AlxTgr
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Easy way is just weld a plate across the lower porion of the barrel under the grates forcing the smoke all the way left, then have it return over the meat to the stack at the right
This is essentially what Ben Lang and other pit makers have been doing for years. I'm trying to visualize the tubes running under the grates and I keep thinking what a pain in the arse it will be to clean.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 11:10 am to AlxTgr
check out some mods here
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/f/201/reverse-flow
Cool place for anything about smoking.
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/f/201/reverse-flow
Cool place for anything about smoking.
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