- Nov 8, 2012
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Hi,
I came across an old smoker for $20 Bucks but am not sure how it works or goes together. I have never smoked before so was hoping to fix this one up and give it a try. If anyone can tell me what it is or how it works that would be great!
I will enclose some photos here and hope that some of you might be able to tell me how to put this thing together. It is round with a round top and only one grate in it but there is provision to hold two grates. So I assume one might be missing? The legs on the bottom are very short and there is a round hole in the center so I assume this is for a propane burner pipe? But I am not sure. Also pictured in the last photo is an old propane burner that I might be able to adapt by making the center hole larger or by cutting a new hole in the side to accept my burner. I have some concern that my burner may be too large for this unit?
Please take a look at the photos and tell me what I have here and how it works. That would be a great start. There appears to be a base, then a pan with slots and breather holes in it, then a water pan, then the body of the unit and then the lid with a heat sensor. The gauge does not show exact temperature however.
The photo with me holding the cannister is how "I think" this thing goes together. Am I right or am I wrong?...... Does the water pan set directly on top of the pan with the slots and holes in it? Do I have the pan with the slots and holes in it flipped over in the correct position? Is there supposed to be two grates inside? What else can you tell me?......
Larger pan on left has slots in the bottom and holes around the outside.
Pan in the front center must be a water pan.
Round base is on the right front with hole directly in the center and small legs underneath.
Body of unit is in the rear with provision for grate on top or grate directly above the water pan.
Round lid with themperature gauge is on rear right.
I assume the propane burner goes under the bottom base. Then the heat goes through the slots in the next pan up to heat the water pan on top while at the same time heat moves through the holes on the outter edge to allow heat up the chimney.
Question: Where does the smouldering wood go???
Does the wood go on top of the pan with the holes and slots cut into it and then the water pan on the lower rack position?
Do I have this thing assembled correctly or are there parts missing?
What does a temperature gauge like this one tell you?
Where should I be smoking at?
Inside view with grate placed on lower hangers. Grate will also set on top hangers. Is there a grate missing?
This is a propane burner I just happen to already have on hand. I assume this is supposed to be a propane smoker and that the burner is missing. Am I corrrect or is this smoker supposed to be wood fired or have an electric coil inside with the cord running through the cord in the bottom?
One goal I have is to smoke meat but to cure it as well so refrigeration is not required. How is this done?
Those are my questions if you can help.
Thanks!
mark
HarleyHuskerMan
I came across an old smoker for $20 Bucks but am not sure how it works or goes together. I have never smoked before so was hoping to fix this one up and give it a try. If anyone can tell me what it is or how it works that would be great!
I will enclose some photos here and hope that some of you might be able to tell me how to put this thing together. It is round with a round top and only one grate in it but there is provision to hold two grates. So I assume one might be missing? The legs on the bottom are very short and there is a round hole in the center so I assume this is for a propane burner pipe? But I am not sure. Also pictured in the last photo is an old propane burner that I might be able to adapt by making the center hole larger or by cutting a new hole in the side to accept my burner. I have some concern that my burner may be too large for this unit?
Please take a look at the photos and tell me what I have here and how it works. That would be a great start. There appears to be a base, then a pan with slots and breather holes in it, then a water pan, then the body of the unit and then the lid with a heat sensor. The gauge does not show exact temperature however.
The photo with me holding the cannister is how "I think" this thing goes together. Am I right or am I wrong?...... Does the water pan set directly on top of the pan with the slots and holes in it? Do I have the pan with the slots and holes in it flipped over in the correct position? Is there supposed to be two grates inside? What else can you tell me?......
Larger pan on left has slots in the bottom and holes around the outside.
Pan in the front center must be a water pan.
Round base is on the right front with hole directly in the center and small legs underneath.
Body of unit is in the rear with provision for grate on top or grate directly above the water pan.
Round lid with themperature gauge is on rear right.
I assume the propane burner goes under the bottom base. Then the heat goes through the slots in the next pan up to heat the water pan on top while at the same time heat moves through the holes on the outter edge to allow heat up the chimney.
Question: Where does the smouldering wood go???
Does the wood go on top of the pan with the holes and slots cut into it and then the water pan on the lower rack position?
Do I have this thing assembled correctly or are there parts missing?
What does a temperature gauge like this one tell you?
Where should I be smoking at?
Inside view with grate placed on lower hangers. Grate will also set on top hangers. Is there a grate missing?
This is a propane burner I just happen to already have on hand. I assume this is supposed to be a propane smoker and that the burner is missing. Am I corrrect or is this smoker supposed to be wood fired or have an electric coil inside with the cord running through the cord in the bottom?
One goal I have is to smoke meat but to cure it as well so refrigeration is not required. How is this done?
Those are my questions if you can help.
Thanks!
mark
HarleyHuskerMan
