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Gravity feed for a horizontal smoker ???

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grumpy1953

grumpy1953

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Jun 13, 2010
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Hello, I am Grumpy and yes that is the name every one in town calls me. Anyway I have a 250 gal propane tank I an converting to a smoker and my question is ,Has anyone put a gravity feed setup on a horizontal non insulated smoker and how well did it work. I,m getting to old and tired to tend my fire every 45 min or so. I can come up with whatever I need as far as material. I just cant decide weather I should do this or not. Any experienced advice or drawings or pics other that the stumps and clone insulated models. I appreciate any solid advice I can get. Thanks Grumpy
 
Welcome to SMF be sure to stop by the Roll Call section and tell us more about you and the equipment you use. I have not seen anything like that for a smoker that size for sure. Sounds like a heck of a project let us know how it comes out
 
With gravity feed I would suspect your talking about charcoal and I can't even begin to think how much it would take to run a smoker that large. I would think stick burner and maybe propane backup but thats just me
 
Here is a pic I came across the other night. I will see if I can find the thread that goes with it.

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Yes I was thinking charcoal when I need to smoke all night as it whole hog or a number of briskets.

I ( my son )did however cut some off each end to allow for the fire box and a grill on the other end so I am covered for what ever event I need to cook for.I will be able to start the smoker in the early morning and when all the little ones show I can start the hotdogs,hambergers  I can fire up the grill. Every one can dig in at the same time and after the great meal say thanks Grumpy and go home. My wife and I can clean up in the morning.Its what we live for. Wouldnt trade it for anything,as long as I can smoke meat I will always have the kids and grandkids around for the weekends.
 
Thanks for the pic thats sort of what I have in mind except my tank is a bit larger in diam and I want to add a warmer box,not sure how now and welding a grill on the other end.
 
I dont know the science behind it but I  know that their is not enough oxagen to run up unless you dont have a tight cover on top. If your concidering building one look up  gravity feed stoves and youll get an idea of how they work. Also look up gravity feed smokers.Im getting ready to weld up that part and test and if I catch on fire Ill let you know
 
From what I have found, the fuel in the chute does not burn since the air enters below the fire and the air exits from the side of the fire into the cook area. And exactly right, the fuel does not burn as there is an air tight cap on the chute. Here is a few pics I have snatched from different sites. This guy made his so that he can have the chute or a conventional side fire box. I thought this was a fantastic build.

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thats a really cool idea. i have a 240 gal oil tank i was thinking making it eather gravity feed, or just put the fire basket in the bottom for direct heat. so post pic's and keep us up to date on progress. good luck 
 
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I like a good build so post lots of pics.
 
Look like you did a great job on your smoker. Looks like it came from a factory. I'm trying to build a gravity feed for a smaller smoker. My project is a 6" by 6" by 24" The inlet and outlet are 1" and the outlet is 2" above the grate. Using charcoal can't get the temp in smoker above 110 degrees. On the second try left the bottom door open, thinking I was getting enough air and only got to 120. After looking at your project though maybe my outlet isn't big enough.  Thanks for any help. Randy
 
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