My mods for the Dynoglow wide vertical offset smoker

[carloslara]

I do consider myself as true BBQ/Smoker enthusiast. A lot of trials has been done. I do start with my weber ketter and smokey mountain 22.5. I do always look forward to improve the efficiency of the smokers. Starting with seal tight all the joints, using high temp gasket and compounds.

I will be brief explaining the pros and cons of this unit.

Pros:
1. The cheaper and wider space smoker available on the market. A lot more efficient that horizontal smoker in terms of heat efficiency. With the current basket and firebox design you can archieve 4.5 hours with charcoal lumps.
2. Keep very easy steady temps without fans controllers for hours. The curve keep between 220f to 250f without issue.
3. Plenty rack space, with the extra width and lenght.
4. The cabinet space keep temp very steady.
5. Gorgeous for brisket, pork ribs or beef ribs.
6. Easy to access the meat, to keep it moisture if you need to spray over every hour for low and slow long cooks.

Cons:

1. Sheet metsl is thin, only 1/16" a lot of heat transfer lost.
2. No inputs bay to the cabinet to use any temperature probe.
3. The firebox is modest in term in size. I do guess they should increase the size a little bit.
4. The basket inside looks like toy. It bend itseft since the first use.
5. The capacity of the basket is around 533 inch cubic.
6. I hope dynaglow read this. A lot of leakage all around the joints and spacers, including the cabinet, doors, anf firebox. (I will explain how to solve it ).
7. Not third party options available for smoker fan controllers.
8. The fire box paint get lift and stain and vent, after the second use. The should consider to create double wall design.


So not everything must to be bad news, i would like to share with you guys all the improvements thst i've doing to improve a lot over 80% the burning efficiency of the unit.

1. Buying in your local store high temp silicone cartridge between 450f to 550f, please black.
2.Buy the applicator, and run a thin firm layer around the back plate of the firebox and cabinet, from the bottom to the top.
3. Buy a new oven gasket set available here in amazon. Between 3/4" to 7/8" width. Buy it with the high temp companion sealant.
4.change the door gasket (garbage) a lot of leakage, and put into the firebox door as well.
5. Optional but not less efficience. I do built a custom stainless steel 403 basket for the firebox. Which increase the capacity from 533 cubic inch to 920 cubic inch. 42% more charcoal capacity. Plus long run due the mesh that hold smaller size during the breakdown of the charcoal. Ops... better airflow as well.
5. I did a hole righ on the left side panel. 3/4" of the distance from the bottom. Using a sawhole and buy the weber wsm rubber pad that allow me to install any ambient and meat probe inside without getting worry for leakage.

The original basket size is 5.7" H x 8.5 "W x 11"
My new custom basket is 8.0" H x 10" W x 11.5"

6. To be able to use the fan of the flameboss 500 i did modify the inner vents making the perfect fit and companion for the system.

7. Now i can make longer runs by basket. 7 to 8hrs straigth without fan controllers.

I hope this toughts and experience can help you guys take the right decision.

 

[Fueling Around]

Great photos of the mods.
Looked at Dyna-Glo, but decided to stay with current equipment until I get my fridge conversion completed.
Maybe a mod will move this to Charcoal Smokers thread for more exposure?

 

[SmokinAl]

Nice job with the mods!
I moved this to the charcoal smoker section!
Al