Best option to redirect smoke so on MES140B?

[ChawMcGraw]

I need to redirect the smoke out of this Masterbuilt 140B. Here is my plan, which if there are any better ideas, I'd appreciate any advice.

MES 140B

Trip to Menards yielded these. I really wanted a square mount with a 3 inch pipe fitting which swear I have seen before but could not find it.

So I got this circle thing. It is 3.5 inches though, and the pipe is 3".

I can mount the circle, and just tape this in with every use. I would cut a section of the circle out to allow for vent control.

Or I could just tape this in every time.

Or if anyone has any better ideas or proven techniques, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

 

[ChawMcGraw]

So I finally found something similar to what I was thinking. My only question is, do you guys think it'll be safe (it is galvanized). My thoughts are it is literally mounted outside the smoker and it is only getting up to a max of 300 degrees inside. Any reason I should fear the zinc poisoning?

 

[chopsaw]

Any reason I should fear the zinc poisoning?

No . It's fine .
You could also look in the electric section for a 4" cover with a raised round connection .

Whoops, we couldn't find that.

 

[ChawMcGraw]

No . It's fine .
You could also look in the electric section for a 4" cover with a raised round connection .

Whoops, we couldn't find that.

Thanks! I already ordered the other one which should perfectly fit for what I need. I read elsewhere on the forum about the long vertical exhaust tubes having issues with condensation...
I'm hoping having just a 2' pipe off the 45 degree elbow will be small enough to avoid that but who knows

 

[chopsaw]

long vertical exhaust tubes having issues with condensation...

Happens when the run of pipe is long enough to left the exhaust smoke cool in the stack , and change state back to a solid . On a short run you shouldn't have an issue . I have a 4" vertical on mine .

 

[ChawMcGraw]

Happens when the run of pipe is long enough to left the exhaust smoke cool in the stack , and change state back to a solid . On a short run you shouldn't have an issue . I have a 4" vertical on mine .

Ohhh.... So the longer the tube, the longer it has to cool, does that mean that it also will dissipate less in the air once it clears the tube? I might just be overly concerned with neighbors being bothered by the smoke but we are allowed gas or electric grills and I don't think it'll smell much stronger than a gas grill with a pellet tube, which I do not believe I'd get any flak for

 

[chopsaw]

I might just be overly concerned with neighbors being bothered by the smoke

That makes you a good person .

does that mean that it also will dissipate less in the air once it clears the tube?

Yes , because some of it is liquid dripping back into the smoker .
Do the best you can , being concerned and making an effort is a good start .

 

[Winterrider]

Don't think you'd ever smoke out the neighbors with a MES 40. They have some further issues if you do.

 

[ChawMcGraw]

Don't think you'd ever smoke out the neighbors with a MES 40. They have some further issues if you do.

I keep hearing this, maybe I am overthinking it. If I had a grill, people would smell that too and the lease is pretty lax in that it says specifically "Due to fire hazards charcoal grills are prohibited. Gas or Electric grills are allowed so long as there's a drip pan...".
But when I went to season it the other night it sure seemed like a good amount of smoke and left me smelling like there was a good amount of smoke but I guess that is when I am 2 feet from it. There's 13 feet between my patio surface and the one above me and I live in a constant wind. I'll wait for that part to arrive before my first smoke and update this post with details in case anybody else has this same fear!

 

[ChawMcGraw]

That piece that came in from Amazon was so close to perfect it grinds my gears. Can't put the tapered end in, and the other end is a little too big over the amazon piece. That said it works just fine with or without any additional adjustments as long as you can get it where you want whether it just hangs at the right angle or you may need to prop it up somehow. I will try to find something to wrap the base with so that the elbow fits on tight and I don't have to worry about it.

Just in case someone else could use the info:

-That piece I posted that I ordered on Amazon

PATIKIL 3 Inch Duct Connector Flange, Metal Straight Pipe Exhaust Hose Flange with Clamp for Heating Cooling Ventilation HVAC System​

-3" Adjustable Elbow Duct Fitting
-Heating & Cooling Products 3" x 24" 30 Gauge Round Metal Duct Pipe
-Grip Fast® #10 x 1/2" Phillips Drive Stainless Steel Flat Head Sheet Metal Screw - 12 Count

 

[chopsaw]

I will try to find something to wrap the base with so that the elbow fits on tight and I don't have to worry about it.

The take off you have is probably for flex duct . That's why it has a hose clamp with it .
You should be able to get the same thing that works with 3 " hard pipe .
A " take off " mounts on a flat surface .
A " starter collar " needs a hole cut .

You might look around the dryer vent stuff and see if they have an aluminum vent hose in 3 " .

 

[ChawMcGraw]

The take off you have is probably for flex duct . That's why it has a hose clamp with it .
You should be able to get the same thing that works with 3 " hard pipe .
A " take off " mounts on a flat surface .
A " starter collar " needs a hole cut .

You might look around the dryer vent stuff and see if they have an aluminum vent hose in 3 " .

I searched high and low for the "Take off" at Menards and Lowes, even with their employees, and only found it online after some trial and error with words searched. Is there a certain term they use when they work with a hard pipe? I thought about doing the vent hose but didn't think that was going to be optimal as it would just hang over the side instead of direct the smoke out and up.