First 500 gallon reverse flow smoker build

[jeffthewelder]

I’m building a reverse flow smoker out of a 500 gallon tank so far I have the doors flume and firebox done but kinda stuck on how big the chimney needs to be the fire box is h26 x w39 x l38 and my opening is 1/3rd of the bottom of the tank what do y’all recommend this is my first smoker build building for my uncle who does benefit cooks to help kids with illnesses and people who are going through hard times

 

[JLeonard]

daveomak can you help him out?
Jim

 

[JC in GB]

I’m building a reverse flow smoker out of a 500 gallon tank so far I have the doors flume and firebox done but kinda stuck on how big the chimney needs to be the fire box is h26 x w39 x l38 and my opening is 1/3rd of the bottom of the tank what do y’all recommend this is my first smoker build building for my uncle who does benefit cooks to help kids with illnesses and people who are going through hard times

Cook chamber volume * 0.022 = smoke stack volume.

131230 * 0.022 = 2887 cu in stack volume.

A 10 inch pipe 36 inches long should get you in the ballpark....

JC

 

[jeffthewelder]

Cook chamber volume * 0.022 = smoke stack volume.

131230 * 0.022 = 2887 cu in stack volume.

A 10 inch pipe 36 inches long should get you in the ballpark....

JC

Thanks I will post the finished result as soon I get it done thank you for helping me out on the smoke stack measurements

 

[JC in GB]

Thanks I will post the finished result as soon I get it done thank you for helping me out on the smoke stack measurements

You are most welcome. I just started a 250 gallon reverse flow build myself. It looks like you will be done long before I am.

Best of luck on your build.

JC