Commercial fridge freezer conversion

walleyejason

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Dec 23, 2009

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• Jan 12, 2010

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So, I posted this over at the propane smoker a while back, after a lot of research and looking for a way to control the heat I decided on converting my find into an electric smoker with a PID controller.






This was my test run with the controller, now I cant wait to get this thing finished up. Got to finish mounting the element, and running the TC. adding a drip guard that will cover the elements. I will be able to cook/smoke two different things at different temps with a second controller.

I'm doing a large batch of snack sticks, and summer sausage in 2 weeks. I think I should be able to get about 200 lbs cooking at the same time.

Qview to come!

 

brohnson

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Jan 11, 2010

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• Jan 12, 2010

• #2

That is an awesome set-up, nice work :)

 

nickelmore

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Feb 5, 2009

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Lockport IL

• Jan 12, 2010

• #3

That is an awsome rig. What did you decide to do with the left side compartment?

Did you use a relay or SSR on the PID?

Looks good.

 

mulepackin

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Dec 27, 2007

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• Jan 12, 2010

• #4

That is a fantastic looking rig. Keep us posted on your progress and provide lots of details on how and what you have done to it.

 

walleyejason

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Dec 23, 2009

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• Jan 12, 2010

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I used an SSR with the PID, I cannot believe how easy it was to set up. I'm looking at adding a Bradley Smoke Generator to this rig. I just have ot figure out how to make on generator fill both chambers.

I'll keep posting here with updates, I can't wait to smoke in this thing.

 

morkdach

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• Jan 12, 2010

• #6

super start keep updating thanks

 

beer-b-q

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• Jan 13, 2010

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That should make an awesome smoker...

 

allen

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Sep 28, 2007

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• Jan 13, 2010

• #8

Hey once you finish, I'll exchange my MES 40 SS for that, Keep us in touch with the build