My propane smoker does not have a separate firebox. There is a dividing wall with a vent. Does this work well?

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howiehorner

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My propane smoker does not have a separate firebox. There is a dividing wall with a vent. Does this work well?
 

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Since no pictures, I'm assuming it is open below the propane burner? If the burner is in a closed system a gas safety shut off valve should be used. I wouldn't recommend a propane burner in a closed system without a safety valve.

Would have to see the inside to be able to comment on the function, but if done correctly it should function to some level.
 
To clarify- it’s a wood burning smoker. It’s a propane tank. The dividing “wall” is located about where the weld seam for the round end connects. There is an opening that is level with the grates and a gap at the bottom, about where the coals would be. There is a door on that end and a vent/ damper door that would be level with the coal bed.
 
To clarify- it’s a wood burning smoker. It’s a propane tank. The dividing “wall” is located about where the weld seam for the round end connects. There is an opening that is level with the grates and a gap at the bottom, about where the coals would be. There is a door on that end and a vent/ damper door that would be level with the coal bed. This end is where the fire would be. Sorry I should have given more info and had pics.
 

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Ah....I understand now. Its not ideal but if it burns good and the air flows it should work just fine as an offset.
 
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Just know that I get a very nice smoke profile in my little chargiller portable just doing an indirect smoke.....yours is just a little bit more restricted out flow version (and bigger). I would say it would work just fine with 1/2 the baffle missing..... Just the bottom section like the slow and sear attachments for a kettle...... indirect cooking is very effective!
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