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Building a smoker out of 80 gal water heater
M Smith's post would indicate that a smoker could be built from a water heater without risking the health of consumers of meat cooked in it. I was thinking about a horizontal smoker with firebox at one end, separated from cooking area by a baffel, with the exhaust vent at the oposite end. Does...- dr d
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Building a smoker out of 80 gal water heater
Cajunsmoker- I tried to pull up the link that you suggested, but was unable to. Since I have never seen the innards of a water heater, it might be time to pull out the trusty Sawzall and cut out a portal for viewing. The idea of using a water heater came from a friend who has seen one made from...- dr d
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Building a smoker out of 80 gal water heater
The tank stands about 52" high, and is about 20" diameter. Since I have not cut into it as yet, I can only guess at the wall thickness; maybe 1/8" or more. The rounded top cap which is welded on has four threaded water outlets. I hope this gives you enough to point me in the right direction...- dr d
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Building a smoker out of 80 gal water heater
Since this is my first post, please correct me if I do something wrong. I have just purchased a MIG welder and need to use it. On the advice of a friend I saved my old 80 gal solar water heater and removed all the sheet metal and insulation. I wish to convert it into a smoker on wheels. I am...- dr d
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