Mods for Brinkman Vertical charcoal smoker

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johnyd

Smoke Blower
Original poster
Mar 20, 2011
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14
New Zealand
OK so I got to wondering about putting a heat unit in my brinkman for those times when you just want some more heat! but to pump up the hot coal supply just seems a hassle,

While I was on the job I got inventive about improving its capacity without going to the next step of gutting an old dryer or fridge.

So here's  what it used to look like

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Essentially I added a 12" box to the top ........ folded light gauge galv done proffessionaly at the place my wifey works

Removed the lid and pop riveted and bolted through the original holes, then a good spray of matt black

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I also added castor wheels as it would now be a bit heavier to move by lifting

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Heres the 2000 watt heater element in place. I had to unbolt the bottom base section of the door and cut a slot to fit the element

thru ( the round hole in the bottom is just for ventilation ..... I usually place my cold smoker over it for better draught)

 
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So with a smoke stick holder screwed into the new raised hood I can smoke stuff aways up there and still have rack space that is useable and not too close to the heat source

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I also added a couple more shelf slots so I'm on the look out for some racks now!

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The next step will be to insulate the whole thing probably use ply sheet mounted to slats screwed thru the walls

Thanks for looking
 
WOW!  Great Mod!  That's a "Multi-Mod"!  Increased it's versatility and capacity!  Great Job!
 
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Now that looks awesome and that's something like what I did to my GOSM. Yours is way better and more permanent.
 
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