How would this work for a smoker?

[Deer Meat]

My beer fridge recently died. Before I call the scrap man would this be any good for a smoker build? I know the racks would have to go but what about the glass door?

 

[mr t 59874]

Mine works beautifully as a cold smoker, racks and all. 

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/123840/my-cold-smoking-options-w-q-view

T

 

[mfreel]

I'm thinking great for a cold smoker, but what's going to melt if you heat it up?

 

[mr t 59874]

 
I'm thinking great for a cold smoker, but what's going to melt if you heat it up?​

The racks have a plastic type coating on them, there is a light with a plastic shield at the door and a fan motor in the top.  Guess it would all depend on how hot it was going to be used.

T

 

[jcollins]

That's a TRUE fridge i have actually been all around one of their plants that make those they are lined with a foam like insulation (i assume is toxic if heated since it is obviously an older model) and i highly doubt any of the gaskets or seals are made for higher temps. So all of that being said that would make an excellent cold smoker. But i cant recommend hot smoking in one of these unless is has been gutted of all parts that would be questionable for heat tolerance. 

 

[madman mike]

not suitable for a hot smoker conversion. look for an older fridge than has a metal insert. the foam in the one you have will melt and burn, its a major fire hazard

 

[driedstick]

Yep cold smoker or a I would fix it and put more beer in it. 

DS