Recent content by michaelwise

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  1. michaelwise

    Reverse Flow Build - First Ever

    Rasimmo, looking at it now, moving the drain and valve to the other end, away from the heat of the firebox, seems pretty obvious. Not sure what my thinking was originally; good call! Gary S, I plan to take as many pictures as possible. We have a party and pig-cook planned for December 7th. I...
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    Reverse Flow Build - First Ever

    Above you can see the sketches I mentioned earlier.  This gives you an idea of what I'm going for.  Again, I know the sketches are elementary, but it was all I really had to work with.  Please express your thoughts. Thanks, Mike
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    Reverse Flow Build - First Ever

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    Reverse Flow Build - First Ever

    Hey guys, I just brought home a tank I got from work yesterday. It's a 300 gallon tank, 3 feet diameter, 6 feet long. My brother is a teacher/coach at a local high school. They have a metals/welding class their, which is one of the best in our region. The class has made several cookers, but...
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    325 Gallon Reverse Flow Build

    I'm new to this too, as I'll be starting up my first (sophisticated) build in the next week or two. The information you provided jives with all the research I've been doing. I'm in the same boat as you on chimney size. With 6" pipe, my calculations call for a length of 43.2". That just seems...
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    New from NC

    Hello all.  I'm from the piedmont of NC.  I was referred here by a friend, and I've already found a lot of good info on the forum just from looking.  I plan on building a 300 gallon reverse flow soon.  I just brought home the tank today, so I'll need all your help as I work my way through that. ...
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    325 Gallon Reverse Flow Build

    I just brought home a 300 gallon tank myself!  I'm planning to build a reverse flow, with propane burners installed for the option of going gas if needed.  Keep the pictures rolling; I'm anxious to see how this turns out for you.  Good luck!
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