Smokehouse build concerns

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babysmokologist

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Dec 25, 2011
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Olympic Peninsula, Washington
Hey guys, I'm having concerns on my project. I am placing 2-3" x 7" adjustable vents at the front toward the base and will have a 4" diameter stack at the top. Given that this unit is insulated, 3' x 3' x 6'-6" (see recent post w/ pics) and lined with stainless steel, do you think I will have adequate ventilation? I could possibly add a vent in the lower door (used to access the burner/chips) if need be. I just don't want this thing running too hot or to have inadequate combustion air flow. This is also why I bought a hose assembly with regulator and in-line adjustable needle valve for the propane burner. I am in a part of the country where the temps will run 30's-60's, usually with rain most of the time. Moss is our big cash crop up here. Let me know what you think.

Gary
 
Gary, evening....  I think you may need more exhaust capacity.....  12 sq in. exhaust is not much...  

I'm not sure, are you installing 2 each 3x7 vents on the botom ??  That is 42 sq in. inlet that should be very adequate....

Dave
 
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