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What dave says is spot on he is the expert! By the way, your new tank is very sweet by the way! If you follow the guild that will make a top self smoker all around! PS I don't think its too big for a yard smoker!
As Dave said the 100# tank is long and has a small diameter. It doesn't matter what you do to it, it wont flow as well as a chamber that is say 1to2 ration vs 1to3 ratio (L to D) (I'm not saying it won't work just not as well). I think that is why those builds have a longer stack, ie to help...
If you search through the reverse flow builds threads there are many good examples of similar builds. Here are just a few worth reading for educational purposes.
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/patio-rf-100-lb-propane-tank.175266/...
@daveomak data is the real deal based on actual builds so it is a very good guide. The only additional comment I have is that its really easy to reduce your fire box intake opening by sliding a gate but its impossible to open up the exhaust stack if it is to small (diameter or length). Having...
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