sealant for new smoker

[memphisbrian]

I just assembled a wide-body DynaGlo offset smoker, and I'm trying to figure out what sealant I should use.

I figure I may need to seal up the outside of the firebox and smoke chamber, as well as the connection point of those two.

Here's my two-part question: can I use the same sealant on both of those? And if so, what do you recommend?

I've seen people mention LavaLock, Rutland, Sil-Bond and more. And I know there are varying temperatures at which these sealants are rated. I've seen that people use everything from food-grade to automotive sealants.
I'm hoping to go the store this weekend and buy something - I just haven't figured out what yet, so any advice is welcome.

Thanks!
Brian

 

[Jabiru]

Is it leaking all the time or just when firing up?

you will find after more use the small leaks fill themselves with soot. A little smoke leak is nothing really.

Here is a link on how to seal it.

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/dyna-glo-wide-body-vertical-offset-smoker.229803/

 

[memphisbrian]

Is it leaking all the time or just when firing up?

you will find after more use the small leaks fill themselves with soot. A little smoke leak is nothing really.

Here is a link on how to seal it.

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/dyna-glo-wide-body-vertical-offset-smoker.229803/

I haven't used it yet, but after reading through a few other threads here, I figured A) I should go ahead and seal it and B) it would be easier to do before I use it.

 

[jcam222]

These guys have everything you need and ship fast. https://bbqgaskets.com/cook-chamber/lavalock.html

 

[WildewoodBBQ]

I am going to be sealing my OKJ after I finish refurbishing it with the Lavalock food safe RTV.