500 gallon of smoker build

[Scooter1909]

Hello everyone. I'm new to this site but have been doing a lot of reading on here for a while. I'm building a reverse flow 500 gallon propane tank smoker. I have the door cut out and hinges on. I'm going with a single door with a large counterweight so we can do whole hogs. My question is I'm going through the calculator and want to double check something.i plan on cutting one end of the tank off and putting a warming box above it so in the first step how do I figure how many gallons it is. And in the second step where you need length do u include the cone on the one end or stop the length measurement at the weld seam. And how do u post pics on here from a phone

 

[SonnyE]

Hello everyone. I'm new to this site but have been doing a lot of reading on here for a while. I'm building a reverse flow 500 gallon propane tank smoker. I have the door cut out and hinges on. I'm going with a single door with a large counterweight so we can do whole hogs. My question is I'm going through the calculator and want to double check something.i plan on cutting one end of the tank off and putting a warming box above it so in the first step how do I figure how many gallons it is. And in the second step where you need length do u include the cone on the one end or stop the length measurement at the weld seam. And how do u post pics on here from a phone

I can't help you with much here, Scooter, but I connect my cell phone to my computer with a USB cord, and upload my images.
If you PM Rings-R-Us, Johnny posts from his phone very regularly.
I'll see if I can get his attention for you... ;)

 

[Scooter1909]

Thx
Sonny

 

[pete mazz]

https://planetcalc.com/5185/

 

[MakinStacks]

I post only from my phone.
Upload file button

Then choose file.

 

[SonnyE]

Johnny B got back. Similar to the above...

"I do this on mine....

Johnny B "

 

[SonnyE]

Verbage:

"Upload file
Choose file..
Documents...
And then my Gallery..
Then From my camera pics...
Then click on the pic to send it...

Johnny B"

Hope that helps...
SonnyE

 

[Scooter1909]

Tried it and it keeps saying uploaded image is to big

 

[SonnyE]

Tried it and it keeps saying uploaded image is to big

Save your images as jpg's. And a smaller size if you can.
jpg file format was developed for emailing and web posting later. It automatically condenses the file to a smaller size to work with the web. Comes from the modem days. (Or as we ancients say, the MoDamn dayz.)
Check your settings for your camera in your phone. Besides, you don't need huge high def images slowing your phone down. ;)

 

[Scooter1909]

 

[Scooter1909]

I think I got it Sonny. Technology is not my thing lol. Thanks for the help guys

 

[smokin peachey]

Looks like you got the pictures figured out. How heavy is that door? I did 2 doors that overlap when I built my 500 gallon smoker.

 

[Texas Jim]

https://planetcalc.com/5185/

GOOD SHOT, PETE!

 

[Scooter1909]

It's heavy but I'm a heavy equipment mech so I have lots of access to heavy counterweights. We put 100lbs of counterweight and it worked really well .I'm hoping to get it put on tomorrow and see how it works .

 

[Texas Jim]

I'd love to do all the welding on that. Give me a 50 pound can of 1/8 7018s and I'm in heaven!

 

[smokin peachey]

It's heavy but I'm a heavy equipment mech so I have lots of access to heavy counterweights. We put 100lbs of counterweight and it worked really well .I'm hoping to get it put on tomorrow and see how it works .

I will be watching to see how it turns out.

 

[Scooter1909]

 

[Scooter1909]

Also picked up this trailer for cheap. Can u guys take a look at these numbers to make sure I did it all right.

 

[ahumadora]

Not sure the trailer is up to task for a 500 gallon smoker. With firebox and grates you will be at about 750kg. Personally I would build a more sturdy trailer.

 

[ahumadora]

Here's something I managed to stick together this week. Used a mix of chewing gum, dirt and hair off a pig to glue it together. Probably going to fall apart before you finish reading it.