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    Air intake vent above AND below fire grate...is this OK?

    Thanks Dave. This will actually be a vertical smoker so no top vent. I should have mentioned that.
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    Air intake vent above AND below fire grate...is this OK?

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    Air intake vent above AND below fire grate...is this OK?

    Does the opening need to be totally below the fire grate or is this ok?  I plan on having 2 vents on my firebox.  Each on opposite sides. Is this OK?  I apologize for the terrible "drawing."  MS paint was acting up (not allowing me to draw straight lines).
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    air vent ok.dib

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    Any upright compressor builds out there?

    Guess it's just me, my thread and my smoker (and welder of course).... mocked it up so I could visualize (I cannot draw for crap) 40% scale Theme I am thinking about
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    Any upright compressor builds out there?

    I really need help!  Is there anyone that can help point me in the right direction for dimensions on this puppy?  I really just need to know if the FB to CC opening matters (I was thinking about a 12-14" circle cut from top of firebox).  Also, how to calculate the stack size for this.  I can...
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    Any upright compressor builds out there?

    I think I have decided on option #2.  Do I need to take the same measurement considerations into account for an upright as I would if it was sitting sideways?  Doesn't the fact that it is upright kind of create a draft?  For example, a weber smokey mountain (same idea here) doesn't have an...
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    Any upright compressor builds out there?

    Here are the two ideas I was thinking about.  Correct me if I am wrong but it seems as though an upright would be easier to maintain constant temps all throughout?
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    Any upright compressor builds out there?

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    Any upright compressor builds out there?

    I built a 33 gallon reverse flow last year.  It works well but the small size creates some issues/limitations.  I have acquired the tank for my next build.  It is a 60 gallon.  I was thinking of maybe doing an upright (to save space while not using).  What are the disadvantages?  I still want it...
  17. busmania

    Joining two tanks

    On this same note.  Maybe it's time to learn how to paper mache again?  Could make a replica of the tank end in about 20 minutes (plus dry time) out of paper machete and then use that to make your template.
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    Will small work? Does size Matter?

    My 33 gallon compressor tank build seems to be just the right size for a backyard smoker.  I could probably do 5-6 racks of ribs (laying flat) or two briskets, 3-4 butts.  For me, I am almost never cooking for more than 3 so it work sperfectly.
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    Is a grease drip pan needed in a reverse flow

    I built a similar size reverse flow.  I did not do a drain because I figured I would add it later if I really wanted it.  I have never felt the need for it.  If I were building a commercial unit, I definitely would but for a small backyard smoker, I don't think it is necessary.  I just put two...
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    Drastic temp differences inside CC

    Interesting.  Ill try that next time. Good point.  This was in fact empty.  ill do the test again next cook.  Out to start fabbing a baffle plate.  good day yall!
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