I've been sitting on this SS cabinet from what I can tell was a commercial gas smoker/cooker for around 10 years or so. finding this site has re-lit the fire to finish the build. I was originally going to go with propane, but after reading many pages of threads, I'm going to go electric mostly for the ease of building it. The previous owners totally gutted the inside including the shelf brackets, burners, and controls. However I have a great insulated SS cabinet of a bit over 15 cu.ft. to start with.
Inside.
Under the access door in front. Gas burners used to be here. Possible vents or smoke generator inlet location.
Now I have to get element and PID. I'm hoping 1500 watt will be big enough. I'm stuck with 110v for a while, re-wiring the house soon will eventually have 220 available.I would like to be able to get to 225 degrees or so.The cabinet has 1 1/2" walls insulated with what appears to be rock wool. Roughly 22"x28"x44" usable space above burner area.
Any suggestions for a set and forget controller? I could piece one together, but I'd prefer a smoker ready controller to get it up and running.
Still up in the air about a smoke generator. I want the capability to cold smoke also. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Inside.
Under the access door in front. Gas burners used to be here. Possible vents or smoke generator inlet location.
Now I have to get element and PID. I'm hoping 1500 watt will be big enough. I'm stuck with 110v for a while, re-wiring the house soon will eventually have 220 available.I would like to be able to get to 225 degrees or so.The cabinet has 1 1/2" walls insulated with what appears to be rock wool. Roughly 22"x28"x44" usable space above burner area.
Any suggestions for a set and forget controller? I could piece one together, but I'd prefer a smoker ready controller to get it up and running.
Still up in the air about a smoke generator. I want the capability to cold smoke also. Thanks for any suggestions.
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