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As we are not big on smoking this side of the pond we have to rely on what is available, products of this nature are generally imported from the U.S.A. All I can dig up are the Weber Mesquite. Apple and Hickory Chips. I was hoping to get nice big chunks of the above but alas no such luck. So...

And so it starts. The minute I removed this old stainless pool filter I knew there would be a purpose for it. The original intention was to make a kettle BBQ which has now morphed into a smoker. I recently acquired another of almost identical diameter (to the mm) and my options increased. So...

Hi, As explained before, this side of the big pond meat smokers are a rarity, as is the building of these smoker so the internet is currently my only source of info. I have acquired two stainless steel swimming pool filters that I wish to re-purpose as a smoker. The one filter splits at the...

Hi, While digging around the garage I relocated a broken vacuum cleaner that has a stainless steel drum of size immanently suitable for a firebox. As my entire smoker is being made from stainless I though this would be a great option if I could re-purpose the vacuum drum. Holes in the...

I am building my UDS from two Stainless Steel swimming pool filters, cost nothing so worth a shot. I should end up with volume of 40 gallons which is perfect for my purposes. It will end up about 6" higher which also suits me. The part that will be used as the base has a very convenient (I...

Anyone got formulae for UDS's? Flow, volume etc.? Or is it a copy cat exercise? Why two pipes with ball valves and one extra inlet with a nipple. Extra inlet for a short term boost on the fire? Why two pipes and not one pipe of larger diameter. Must be a good reason rather than symmetry?

Hi, I am a hunter who butchers and processes his own meat. As I have all the processing kit the hobby has extended into making sausages. Many of the sausages that I wish to make are smoked and hence the interest. South Africans have a great tradition of outdoor cooking, BBQ (Braai as we call...