Has anyone tried this?

aegis fence

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Original poster

May 23, 2013

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• Jul 30, 2013

• #1

Came across  this smoker looks like a southern pride...thought it would be great for a small bbq joint :


Looks good, but can not really afford it...
Got to looking at some of the pics and noticed it had an auberins PID controller


So I get the bright idea to convert a 500 gallon reverse flow into a gas assisted set it and forget it.. Has anyone tried this or know all the parts I may need for the MOD???

Any help would be appreciated..

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backwoods bbq

Meat Mopper

May 2, 2012

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Texas

• Jul 31, 2013

• #2

yes but that's BBQ blasphemy around these parts! well, you could always buy 2 of the biggest V burner kits for propane other wise you will need a pretty damn big heating electric element if using electricity. 

 

smokejumper

Smoking Fanatic

Jun 11, 2013

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Fullerton, CA

• Jul 31, 2013

• #3

Yes, it has been done.
Some commercial pits have a "log lighter" option that is basically the same thing.
If you build one yourself, get a gas valve similar to those used on gas furnaces or water heaters that will shut the gas off when no flame is present.

 

aegis fence

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May 23, 2013

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• Jul 31, 2013

• #4

I know, I know,  Blasphemy you say.. but I have years, of stoking all night, and I cant sit at the restaurant all night, just looking for a cheaper set up to do a great job on what I already have... Thanks for the replys...

 

ribwizzard

Master of the Pit

May 10, 2012

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Orlando and Tampa Florida

• Aug 1, 2013

• #5

but I have years, of stoking all night, and I cant sit at the restaurant all night

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