Kelvinator frige new build in process.

[ziggy]

Hi!

I sterted to strip the frige today. All frige components are removed.

The plan is to use PID control and 2600w 240V stove burner element.

Unfurtenatly my insullation is made of perforated paper, so I thinking to replace that with other insullation.

That how is look like striped.

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• ziggy
• Aug 14, 2012

heavy stuff. and plastic strips from door and inner front of frige.

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• ziggy
• Aug 14, 2012

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• ziggy
• Aug 14, 2012

this is that paper isullation about 2.5-3" thick

that is door isullation.

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• ziggy
• Aug 14, 2012

This the smoker I made , ready to go.

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• ziggy
• Aug 14, 2012

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• ziggy
• Aug 14, 2012

It came with two shelf. Did sombody said here that thay may prduce some toxic when heated? Look like they are nikel plated.

Any idea what isulation to use and how attach to walls?

I will be cutting buttom of the frige to install heat element , and mount flash. Certenly the paper would get on fire if not removed at least the battom part.

Thank you for any sugestion.

I will post picture as progress.

 

[daveomak]

Ziggy, evening.... you are well on your way in a good project....   the shelves should be no problem as they won't get too hot.....  I think your element is a little overkill...   How hot are you planning to run the smoker ???  Dave

 

[ziggy]

250F but in any weather, no waiting too long for warmup.

For this size smoker 24x14x32 how much vent do I need on the bottom? What size holes, how many ? and do the holes have to be located on both sides or just one side is OK? My top dumper will be 4"

Thank you

 

[daveomak]

I would start with 2 ----  1" holes.... one on each side at the bottom of the sides......  

 

[doctord1955]

You only need a 3" stack on top on a electric smoker!  If u keep it air tight ur smoke generator will work with out the need of a air pump!  I have a 2" gate valve for fresh air intake on bottom!

 

[ziggy]

Thank you for advice.

Do I need smoke defuser? I was thinking of shelf, made of sheet metal with drilled holes1/2 - 5/8 dia just above the smoker pipe.

 

[doctord1955]

I have a set of 3 catch pans in both of mine!  2 pans setting at same height and 3rd pan about 4in above other 2

first 2 set all the way to edges and 3 rd pan covers gap between bottom 2 setting 4 in higher! 

catches the grease and maakes smoke and heat swirl just like a old Koche smoke house

 

[stjoeguy1122]

Hi, looks like a fun project.
Got a question about your smoke generator, would you mind sharing you design parts and assembly?
Thanks
Bob

 

[ziggy]

On the weekend I will take some pictures of the smoke generator, then I will post it.

 

[ziggy]

Here is some pictures of smoke generator I made.

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• ziggy
• Aug 20, 2012

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• Aug 20, 2012

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• ziggy
• Aug 20, 2012

 

[ziggy]

Let me know what  question you

 have about smoke generator.

 

[ziggy]

I did some work on the smoker . Removesd paper insulation and drilled draft holes, mouted shelf holders.

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• ziggy
• Aug 25, 2012

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• ziggy
• Aug 25, 2012

 

[bama bbq]

When I was a kid (40+ yrs ago), I remember my uncle had an old refrigerator made into a smoker back in Bastrop TX.  I don't recall how it was all setup but I do remember the GREAT BBQ that came off of it.  In other words....you're gonna love this cooker!

 

[ziggy]

I was able to fit R30 insulation, That shuld keep it worm

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• ziggy
• Sep 24, 2012

 

[ziggy]

ready for seasoning   . 

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• ziggy
• Oct 8, 2012

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• ziggy
• Oct 8, 2012

 

[ziggy]

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• ziggy
• Oct 8, 2012

Finished smoker.

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• ziggy
• Oct 8, 2012

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• ziggy
• Oct 8, 2012

 

[daveomak]

WOW !!! ....  Ziggy..... It sure is one gorgeous smoker.... If if smokes 1/2 as good as it looks...  I want one.....    Dave

 

[rubbin butts]

Ziggy, you did a fine job on the old fridge conversion.

 

[shorte2326]

Wow talk about a nice looking build! Blows mine out of the smoke. I used a 1200 Watt 240V element with a PID and it will raise the temp about 10 degrees a minute.

 

[mike johnson]

WOW what a GREAT build.. Congrats and a pat on the back for that one.