60 gallon expansion tank turned smoker first cook pics.

[Gmwelder86]

well I have been on the lookout for an expansion tank to turn into a smoker and a few months ago I got that phone call. The tanks a couple years old and the bladder was intact when pulled out of service so it is the prime candidate. Calculated the tank to be about 60 gallons and went with the reverse flow calculator and started cutting. Fire box is 18” pipe and 2 feet long. Oversized it a bit. Still need to cut air intake into the firebox and a few other odds and ends but it’s almost there. Reverse flownplate is 1/4” tank is only 1/8 thick which I wish was a little thicker but the price is right.

 

[jbellard]

Looks good. Let us know how it cooks for ya!

 

[danowpg]

That's going to be a mighty fine smoker! Look forward to seeing the first cook.

 

[Gmwelder86]

Well got it home a finished up a few of the last details. Got it burned out and first seasoning in. Will be doing a pork butt and brisket flat come Sunday or Monday to test it out than next weekend a full cook for my daughters 1st bday party.

 

[kawboy]

Love the handle!

 

[jbellard]

That handle is awesome if not a bit heavy. That’ll never rust through!!!

 

[Gmwelder86]

First cook total success. Brisket pulled at 205. Let rest for about two hours. Sliced and could pull apart with fingers. Ribs came out great and pork shoulder is still in cooler resting, it was the last off the grill.

 

[darkshadow]

Beauty meats!

That handle is pretty sweet!