- Dec 6, 2015
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Hi all,
New to forum, and this is my first post. I currently use a masterbuilt electric smoker, but have gotten frustrated enough with its size to build a small smoke house. My build will be wooden, approximately 3'6"wide x 2'6"deep x 6'tall. The plan is to use 2x4 framing, on its side so that I can use 1.5" rigid insulation in the walls and door with some type of hardwood sheathing inside and out(yes im still in the planning phase). Im also planning on a ceiling that is capable of being raised and lowered under the roof of the smokehouse so that I dont have to heat the entire space for smaller batches. Im thinking that heat will be supplied by electricity, and that is where my question is....is there some type of calculator that i can use to figure out how many, or size, elements i might need to heat the full space?
I dont know jack about electricity as far as watts ohms amps and all the other stuff. I do know that I want to run kn 110v, but thats about the extent of my electic wisdom.....any input would be appreciated. The smoker will be used for all varieties of meat and poultry, and someday would like to try cheese.....if that matters. I currently do briskets, ribs butts, and the occasional bird....
Thanks in advance...
New to forum, and this is my first post. I currently use a masterbuilt electric smoker, but have gotten frustrated enough with its size to build a small smoke house. My build will be wooden, approximately 3'6"wide x 2'6"deep x 6'tall. The plan is to use 2x4 framing, on its side so that I can use 1.5" rigid insulation in the walls and door with some type of hardwood sheathing inside and out(yes im still in the planning phase). Im also planning on a ceiling that is capable of being raised and lowered under the roof of the smokehouse so that I dont have to heat the entire space for smaller batches. Im thinking that heat will be supplied by electricity, and that is where my question is....is there some type of calculator that i can use to figure out how many, or size, elements i might need to heat the full space?
I dont know jack about electricity as far as watts ohms amps and all the other stuff. I do know that I want to run kn 110v, but thats about the extent of my electic wisdom.....any input would be appreciated. The smoker will be used for all varieties of meat and poultry, and someday would like to try cheese.....if that matters. I currently do briskets, ribs butts, and the occasional bird....
Thanks in advance...
