First off...this will be my first smoker build of this size. I've done a few barrel smokers, but nothing like this. Seemed easy while it was just a design in my head and before I actually got the tank, but looking at it now, it all seems rather intimidating. Lol. On to the point.... I was able to get a 250 gallon tank (Freshly removed from a house judging by the strong smell!!!). I've flushed it twice with dishwashing liquid and water, and will do a third flushing before the weekend. Still not sure if that's enough.
Got several bungs to fill, but that's not an issue. My biggest (first) question is: Is there a common distance from the bottom to cut the FT to CC opening?I've done the calculations on Feldon's Calculator...says my CC size is 57750 cubic inches, and recommends a FB of 19250 cubic inches.
Also... according to the calculator...it says my exhaust should be 38.22 inches. So, I've seen that the exhaust should extend down into the CC almost to rack level, so is this part included in the 38 inches...or is that just what needs to extend up from the top?
One more... the FB air inlets...is it better to have them below the level of the fire (it will be on a rack a couple inches off FB bottom), or at same level...or above?
Thanks in advance...
Got several bungs to fill, but that's not an issue. My biggest (first) question is: Is there a common distance from the bottom to cut the FT to CC opening?I've done the calculations on Feldon's Calculator...says my CC size is 57750 cubic inches, and recommends a FB of 19250 cubic inches.
Also... according to the calculator...it says my exhaust should be 38.22 inches. So, I've seen that the exhaust should extend down into the CC almost to rack level, so is this part included in the 38 inches...or is that just what needs to extend up from the top?
One more... the FB air inlets...is it better to have them below the level of the fire (it will be on a rack a couple inches off FB bottom), or at same level...or above?
Thanks in advance...