Mailbox Mod Question

[tdd3748]

I am wanting to do some cold smoking on bacon, cheese, etc.; so I am looking at doing the mailbox mod to keep temps low in the smoke box.
My question - should I be concerned about using galvanized mailbox and step away and look for steel, stainless steel or aluminum?

Thanks to all who respond.

 

[Steve H]

Nope, the temp in the mail box shouldn't get over 100 degrees in most cases. So out gassing should not concern you. I just washed mine first with soap and water to remove any oil residue. I wouldn't choose a plastic mail box though!

 

[daveomak]

Turn your pellets into dust to keep the temp even lower... Dust burns pretty cold... Since doing this, I smoke everything with dust... I prefer the smokey flavor it imparts over pellets...

Making dust from pellets...

Mr T told me he makes dust all the time for some of his smoking needs.. He ground the pellets in a food processor or something.. I tried it and it seemed a little tough on the machine.. Pellets are HARD !!!.. So I threw them in warm HOT water.. in about 4 minutes they were falling apart... I...

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[tdd3748]

Nope, the temp in the mail box shouldn't get over 100 degrees in most cases. So out gassing should not concern you. I just washed mine first with soap and water to remove any oil residue. I wouldn't choose a plastic mail box though!

That is what I was thinking but wanted others to confirm, Thanks

 

[tdd3748]

Turn your pellets into dust to keep the temp even lower... Dust burns pretty cold... Since doing this, I smoke everything with dust... I prefer the smokey flavor it imparts over pellets...

Making dust from pellets...

Mr T told me he makes dust all the time for some of his smoking needs.. He ground the pellets in a food processor or something.. I tried it and it seemed a little tough on the machine.. Pellets are HARD !!!.. So I threw them in warm HOT water.. in about 4 minutes they were falling apart... I...

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I am going to give this a try, Thank you sir