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  1. thedudeabides

    Brinkman Electric Converter

    Hi All, Part I Multiple and intermittent 4-alarm fires!!!  BEC is no joke - 1500 watts of unadulterated, uncontrollable, rage.  First seasoning attempt, entire fire box area (lower fridge unit) A B L A Z E.  Santa could've used it for runway approach here in the Northern Rockies during winter...
  2. thedudeabides

    Hi-temp RTV (500 degree)

    Hi All, Fridge refurb is nearing completion - just a few more tweeks. Test fired unit today and started seasoning process. Temp got to 200ish and smoked like a peterbuilt. After several hours I let the unit cool down and opened up the door. It would appear the high temp RTV may have oozed from...
  3. thedudeabides

    Hi from North Idaho!

    Just joined SMF a few days ago - great site!  Been smokin' for a long time & like to build my own stuff - simple and cheap.  I've read a lot of messages about builds and never even heard of stuff going on.  Last project was +- 5K pounds and rolled.  Current proj is a early model fridge - never...
  4. thedudeabides

    New 'old' fridge conversion project

    Hi all, I finally acquired my new 'old' fridge and just finished stripping it down to bare steel.  It's in great shape and I've scoured the forums for ideas.  I'm not sure if I can use the old 'tub'.  It's in fantastic shape, no chips, rust, dings, anything.  Anybody know what it's made of &...
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