This was figured on a round chimneyAll this is assuming a round chimney, correct?
I think this is where being reasonable....and spending some time looking at others builds comes in....and perhaps asking a question or three.I dont like these formulas at all. A guy that has a two inch piece of pipe laying around will think he can use it on a 100 gallon tank as long as he makes it long enough, same with a guy with a piece of 10" pipe if he makes it short enough. But neither of those cookers will be worth a darn. A 100 gallon reverse flow works good with between a 4" to 5" pipe with a length within reason.
Kinda like everything, "Common Sense" I don't think most people would put a 2 or 3 in stack on a 100 gal smoker, You can look at it and see right off that wouldn't work. Like I said stick it up there step back and take a look.I think this is where being reasonable....and spending some time looking at others builds comes in....and perhaps asking a question or three.
Thing for me is I have a very difficult time when someone just tells me do it this way because I said so and I know everything there is to know. Like most things in life there is more than one way to skin a cat.
No HijackJust wondering...one of the ways to figure out the collector length on a race car header is to use an infrared thermometer. Where the temperature drops off is usually a good starting point, or so I have read. Can't help but wonder if this is true with a chimney. When I get a chance I am going to mess around with my infrared thermometer. Would like more in depth with my explanation but have to get moving....Sorry for the hijack...
Will ask one of my drag racing buddies for specifics on this and post what I find.No Hijack
I like it be sure and let me know. I have checked mine and the temp does vary at different levels.
Cheer up Joe!!!Why is it that Joes always have to be average. Doesn't a Joe ever get to be above average?