Hello all,
This is both my first post and my first smoker build.
My current plan is to build a reverse flow smoker using an old furnace oil tank (cleaned out of course). Here is the link to what originally inspired me...
My tank is a 200 gal size (the same style as the one linked above)
Browsing the forums I used the calculator (will attach a image of my calculations). I also did some digging for inspiration/ideas regarding the baffle.
On this forum I really like cjohnson3006 & fatbastard09's design with the cement instead of a waterpan.
Are there any negatives to going that route other then weight/cost?
I am from Canada so having the large heat sink in there to maintain temps in the winter would be a benefit, along with not having to worry about the waterpan freezing).
Here are some pics of the initial burn to get any oil residue out. (Had the top and sides glowing lol).
Here are my calculations. If anyone see ay issues with them let me know. I took daveomak's math and put it into excel so I can easily adjust numbers if things change.
I'd love to put a cold smoke chamber in place of a smoke stack.
However, that will depend on the temperature of the smoke when it exits... may be a upgrade later.
Once the fire is burned down, I will cut my holes for the firebox and smoke stack. Then start mocking up how its going to fit on the trailer.
One question I did have was related to firebox dimensions.
I know its better to have a tall firebox (to help with smoke draw).
However, does length/width have the same affect? or is it all related to how big a piece of wood I want to use?
Thanks!
This is both my first post and my first smoker build.
My current plan is to build a reverse flow smoker using an old furnace oil tank (cleaned out of course). Here is the link to what originally inspired me...
My tank is a 200 gal size (the same style as the one linked above)
Browsing the forums I used the calculator (will attach a image of my calculations). I also did some digging for inspiration/ideas regarding the baffle.
On this forum I really like cjohnson3006 & fatbastard09's design with the cement instead of a waterpan.
Are there any negatives to going that route other then weight/cost?
I am from Canada so having the large heat sink in there to maintain temps in the winter would be a benefit, along with not having to worry about the waterpan freezing).
Here are some pics of the initial burn to get any oil residue out. (Had the top and sides glowing lol).
Here are my calculations. If anyone see ay issues with them let me know. I took daveomak's math and put it into excel so I can easily adjust numbers if things change.
I'd love to put a cold smoke chamber in place of a smoke stack.
However, that will depend on the temperature of the smoke when it exits... may be a upgrade later.
Once the fire is burned down, I will cut my holes for the firebox and smoke stack. Then start mocking up how its going to fit on the trailer.
One question I did have was related to firebox dimensions.
I know its better to have a tall firebox (to help with smoke draw).
However, does length/width have the same affect? or is it all related to how big a piece of wood I want to use?
Thanks!