100lb propane tank smoker

[NewfieSmoker77]

I've started my first reverse flow smoker from a 100lb propane tank, 15"x41". I know its a small tank but its what got and I'm gonna try it. I thought of using a 20lb tank I have for the firebox, but looking at it now I'm thinking its too small.

I had a thought of cutting my other 100lb tank i have into 2 and using it for the fire box, that would be 15"x20.5". Just wondering if that size would be sufficient for the size of the smoker chamber.

Also I have some 2.5" ss pipe, was planning on using for the smoke stack.

 

[NewfieSmoker77]

I've started my first reverse flow smoker from a 100lb propane tank, 15"x41". I know its a small tank but its what got and I'm gonna try it. I thought of using a 20lb tank I have for the firebox, but looking at it now I'm thinking its too small.

I had a thought of cutting my other 100lb tank i have into 2 and using it for the fire box, that would be 15"x20.5". Just wondering if that size would be sufficient for the size of the smoker chamber.

Also I have some 2.5" ss pipe, was planning on using for the smoke stack.

Just measured the 20lb tank, diameter is 12" and length is 14"

 

[smokin peachey]

1/3 the size of your cook chamber for firebox should work good.

 

[SmokinAl]

Here is a great tutorial on the calculations for building a RF smoker.

Reverse Flow Smoker... How to calculate build tutorial...

> Reverse Flow Smoker... How to calculate build tutorial... By DaveOmak This is a tutorial and you will need a calculator and paper to note desired dimensions... This tutorial has been proven to make an excellent operating Reverse Flow smoker... Here's to "Alien BBQ" and the folks that first...

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Al