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    275 Gallon Fuel Oil Tank Build

    Thanks, Dave! I found it on the Feldon site. I hadn't read the 'fine print' and was looking for a calculator for the size and not a general rule. Mea Culpa. Anyway, here is what I cam up with as far as the RF plate length: As the opening should be at least as large as the FB to CC opening...
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    275 Gallon Fuel Oil Tank Build

    Well, I got he Oil Tank home yesterday! I didn't get as much done to it as I had hoped, but I did get some general layout designing done. Let me know your thoughts. Tank came in at the following measurements: 67" Long by 42" tall by 261/2" wide: Starting point for RF plate and Cooking Rack...
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    Gauge of Steel for FireBox?

    Thanks Bill! I was thinking of insulating the box anyway to allow all of the heat to be dumped into the cooking chamber. Good idea or not? Mike
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    Gauge of Steel for FireBox?

    Ahoy, hoy! I am picking up a 275 Gal Oil Tank on Saturday that I will be constructing a RF Smoker from. My question is: What Gauge of Steel should I use for the FireBox? I will be constructing a warming chamber atop the FireBox as well, using the same gauge of steel. FireBox and warming...
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    where to find tanks in arizona

    Perhaps Tristate Mechanical could be of service. I did a little research and found their phone number for you: 602-918-9136. From the pic I saw, they should have something you could work with.
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    Longtime Smoker, Second time Builder

    Ahoy, hoy! My name is Mike McKinney and i live in Beaver Falls, PA. I have been smoking meats for about 15 years, and started in a homemade smoker I called "Frankenstein." Parts from an old charcoal grill and a galvanized garbage can were connected with a flexible aluminum dryer hose. It was...
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    275 Gallon Fuel Oil Tank Build

    Good Idea. Here's the rub, though. I have on street parking and would have to empty it into the gutter. The soap and water aren't the concern, it's the oil residue getting into the sewer system. Also, I have been doing some early planning on the dimensions of the fire box and warming chamber...
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    275 Gallon Fuel Oil Tank Build

    Thanks, mule. I was leaning towards fire box also. That would allow me to have a warming chamber as well. RF is a good suggestion.
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