Building a reverseflow for a pit

[dog1234]

Hey team,

I am converting a pit to a reverseflw smoker.

Here is pictures of the firebox. I am looking for suggestions for an inlet air vent. The one in the picrure is to small and I need a bigger one. Any suggestions/images would be great.

This is a video of the pit I will be converting. I am not sure if you will be able to see it. I having trouble understanding this downloading process.
https://1drv.ms/v/s!AkRR9dKtKAez5EQzoZy7AoPBaxyH?e=SqeYRO

 

[Danblacksher]

I just had this done with my smoker and it is working incredible. From the video looks like that could be a good candidate. I am amazed by the skill on here and the amazing designs people do. Have you checked out Chudd on youtube he just did a complete reverse flow build and might answer your question.

here is the redesign i just had done to mine and I am several cooks in and it is amazing.

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[dog1234]

I just had this done with my smoker and it is working incredible. From the video looks like that could be a good candidate. I am amazed by the skill on here and the amazing designs people do. Have you checked out Chudd on youtube he just did a complete reverse flow build and might answer your question.

here is the redesign i just had done to mine and I am several cooks in and it is amazing.

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Hi Dan, thanks for the imges. Good ideas are coiming as i look over your build.

 

[Danblacksher]

Hi Dan, thanks for the imges. Good ideas are coiming as i look over your build.

Dog I cannot express how perfect this thing cooks now. I would highly suggest it.

 

[radioguy]

Take a look my RF build. I ended up with very simple air inlets.

Lefty RF build

RG

 

[02ebz06]

Welding is a skill that has escaped me.

 

[dog1234]

Take a look my RF build. I ended up with very simple air inlets.

Lefty RF build

RG

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Yes,simple and clean. Whats the thickness of fire box and vent material?

 

[chp]

Often the simple approach is the best.

 

[radioguy]

Yes,simple and clean. Whats the thickness of fire box and vent material?

Firebox is 5/16" diamond plate, turned in. The vent is made out of 1/4" plate. Added a wire spring handle to both top and bottom vents.


RG