whitegardens
Smoke Blower
- Dec 7, 2015
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Starting up this thread and will be updating here and on TT. Thinking I'll post here if the mods will allow as I already have my Smoker Build posted on this forum. There will be a small smoke generator added so that it will have smoking potential.
The intentions is to build a grill that the shell will last the rest of my lifetime and will have easily replaceable parts.
1.) 100 gallon decommissioned propane pig tank.
Going to be cut up considerably to get the correct size without going overboard. It came from a propane supply company and was vented to atmosphere for the last 6 months. The only thing that should burn is the paint on the outside and the methyl mercaptan (odorant) that will more than likely be on the inside of the tank.
2.) Using 3-4, 15,000 BTU Stainless Steel burners. A 4 pack on Amazon was roughly 85 dollars . Compared to standard purchase price of 100 dollars for a similar Lion BBQ grill replacement Stainless Steel Burner, these are a much better value.
But there might be a reason for the price. I looked closely at the burners and they might be rejected castings. Ultimately it looks like there is casting defects and might have been out of spec for higher end retail. I don't think there should be any reason they don't perform though as it all looks cosmetic.
Not sure if I'll use 3 or 4 burners. Regardless, I'm thinking of adding a sear burner or turn one burner into a single high PSI burner. Another option is to drill out the orifice for higher flow at lower PSI.
3.) 7mm Stainless Steel grates.
Roughly 19" x 13" and are intended for a Weber Genesis ii Grill. I purchased 6 total (two 3 packs) for $150.00. I considered going to a 9mm size, but the 7mm seems more than sufficient. There will also be a lower deck with 3 grates that will support and hold the Ceramic Briquettes I intend to use above the flame instead of metal flame shields.
4.) Splitter and dual tanks
Possibly going to add a Y adapter and have two tanks as supply at one time. I doubt I would exceed the BTU draw in most circumstances, but colder weather might be where it comes in play.
Pics will follow, easier to type out large details on a keyboard and then upload pics from my phone.
The intentions is to build a grill that the shell will last the rest of my lifetime and will have easily replaceable parts.
1.) 100 gallon decommissioned propane pig tank.
Going to be cut up considerably to get the correct size without going overboard. It came from a propane supply company and was vented to atmosphere for the last 6 months. The only thing that should burn is the paint on the outside and the methyl mercaptan (odorant) that will more than likely be on the inside of the tank.
2.) Using 3-4, 15,000 BTU Stainless Steel burners. A 4 pack on Amazon was roughly 85 dollars . Compared to standard purchase price of 100 dollars for a similar Lion BBQ grill replacement Stainless Steel Burner, these are a much better value.
But there might be a reason for the price. I looked closely at the burners and they might be rejected castings. Ultimately it looks like there is casting defects and might have been out of spec for higher end retail. I don't think there should be any reason they don't perform though as it all looks cosmetic.
Not sure if I'll use 3 or 4 burners. Regardless, I'm thinking of adding a sear burner or turn one burner into a single high PSI burner. Another option is to drill out the orifice for higher flow at lower PSI.
3.) 7mm Stainless Steel grates.
Roughly 19" x 13" and are intended for a Weber Genesis ii Grill. I purchased 6 total (two 3 packs) for $150.00. I considered going to a 9mm size, but the 7mm seems more than sufficient. There will also be a lower deck with 3 grates that will support and hold the Ceramic Briquettes I intend to use above the flame instead of metal flame shields.
4.) Splitter and dual tanks
Possibly going to add a Y adapter and have two tanks as supply at one time. I doubt I would exceed the BTU draw in most circumstances, but colder weather might be where it comes in play.
Pics will follow, easier to type out large details on a keyboard and then upload pics from my phone.
