Calculating correct burner size

[NewBuilder]

I'm planning to build an insulated vertical smoker (not reverse flow) about 22X20X48. I want to use gas and trying to find information on matching the burner to the size of the smoker. An internet search comes up with lots of information on calculating required BTUs for homes but couldn't find any on smokers. Any information would be appreciated.

 

[TuckersBarbeque]

I guess check out the masterbuilt propane smoker replacement part list and get one of those?

 

[daveomak]

If you get a low pressure regulator with a needle valve to minutely adjust the propane flow is a good start....
Size and style of the burner...

This burner, From Northern Tool, has 3 separate burners to adjust... It should cover all your needs....

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_15490_15490

You will probably only use the smallest burner and need to adjust the gas flow to get it low enough...
Think about installing it under the smoker and have a pipe for the heat to travel through...
I would use the Amazing pellet smoke generator for making smoke... It would go inside the smoker.... The 5X9... get some pellets...
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[NewBuilder]

If you get a low pressure regulator with a needle valve to minutely adjust the propane flow is a good start....
Size and style of the burner...

This burner, From Northern Tool, has 3 separate burners to adjust... It should cover all your needs....

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https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_15490_15490

You will probably only use the smallest burner and need to adjust the gas flow to get it low enough...
Think about installing it under the smoker and have a pipe for the heat to travel through...
I would use the Amazing pellet smoke generator for making smoke... It would go inside the smoker.... The 5X9... get some pellets...
Hickory, Oak, pitmasters choice, apple, alder for fish... Get the big bags, a much better price + if you order now, there's a 25% discount...

A-MAZE-N Products - Smoker Tubes, Fuel, Fire Starters, and More

A-MAZE-N Products builds and sells quality BBQ Smoker Tubes, smoker boxes, fire starters, wood pellets and Q-MATZ for gas, charcoal, and pellet grills.

amazenproducts.com

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Thanks Dave. I looked really hard at your drawings for the reverse flow smoker. Can you do jerky in a reverse flow?

 

[daveomak]

If you build it correctly, yes... Hell, woodyg is smoking cheese in his....

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