500 gallon

[arellano1117]

Im looking to do a 500 gallon smoker and i want a big smome stack i have a 12 inch diameter pipe the calculator has me needing a really short smoke stack. Will 12 inch pipe about 3.5 feet long be over kill??

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• arellano1117
• Jul 22, 2017

 

[sunman76]

I'm not to sure, it will change the the amount of air draw. I have no clue as to what it would do, sorry no help here. Some one will be along with so good info.  Good luck on your build and post us up some pics can't wait to see some smoke rolling out of it

 

[ahumadora]

yes it is over kill.  

It won't work well.   

If you really have a hard on for a large diameter stack use an 8" inside of it and the 12" as decoration.

 

[arellano1117]

Im not set on 12 inch pipe. I just got it cause it was free lol.

 

[smokin peachey]

Im not set on 12 inch pipe. I just got it cause it was free lol.

When I did my 500 gallon tank build I used a short piece of 8" pipe and I slide a piece of stove pipe inside it when I am using it.
Here is a link to my build. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/250565/500-gallon-tank-build
I can try to help you with any questions.

 

[arellano1117]

Man thats a nice set up you did. Hope mine comes out that nice.

 

[ahumadora]

I just collected another 500 gallon today and have my slaves building a firebox for it at the moment.

Will post pics next week.

 

[kam59]

Do a 10" diameter 30 tall. 

Here is a link to the calculator with a 36" square firebox.

Link to BBQ Pit Calculator