Building Cedar Smokehouse Need help with heat source

[fuzzy01]

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• fuzzy01
• Aug 18, 2015

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• fuzzy01
• Aug 18, 2015

 

[fuzzy01]

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• fuzzy01
• Aug 18, 2015

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Looks like you're off and smokin! Nice load of sausage!

 

[tjdeerslayer37]

This is impressive! I just might have to steal this design, might make it a bit smaller but the same idea.

 

[Lubie40]

Sorry it took so long to reply, thanks for the comments. I finally solved my heating problem I had to go to 2 1500 w elements and I have to run them off 2 separate plugs so I don't blow a breaker with 2 separate PID controllers it is unfortunate but it works great now I can run at 140F for smoking salmon and up to 225F no problem for hot smoking and everything in between.

I know this is an older thread hoping to still get some information...

I am in the design stage on my plan and I was really surprised that you had to go with 2 elements. I am basically building mine for summer sausage so 185 would be a decent temp. With your insulation etc I was really hoping one would work. I might have to rethink what I am doing and go propane. :-( I like electric for many obvious reasons. what was your internal size? I think I can use rockwool and get an R15 would that be a better R value than you used?