Temp Controller Fan Position

[KYC SMOKER]

I bought a new dynaglo Veritcal smokes, and I use bbqGuru fan systems. My question is, is there an issue whether the fan is at the coal level or below the coal level. I have some restriction and I want to know before I bore a hole in my new smoker.

 

[thirdeye]

Good question. I have the pit viper fan for my Big Green Eggs, and the adapter fits into the lower vent which is below the fire-bowl. However, on a WSM the adapter fits over an existing vent which is above the charcoal but there is a little baffle that directs the air down (and not across) the charcoal. Can you post a photo of your smoker with some painters tape where your options are for drilling?

 

[KYC SMOKER]

Good question. I have the pit viper fan for my Big Green Eggs, and the adapter fits into the lower vent which is below the fire-bowl. However, on a WSM the adapter fits over an existing vent which is above the charcoal but there is a little baffle that directs the air down (and not across) the charcoal. Can you post a photo of your smoker with some painters tape where your options are for drilling?

Ended up drilling into the bottom of the vent wheel so it is under, we will see how it goes.

 

[thirdeye]

So the forced draft fan is blowing straight up? I'm thinking turbulence and ash blowing toward your food. My Pit Viper is 12- 15 years old and has a damper... does yours?

 

[KYC SMOKER]

So the forced draft fan is blowing straight up? I'm thinking turbulence and ash blowing toward your food. My Pit Viper is 12- 15 years old and has a damper... does yours?

Yes is does not blowing up across under parallel to grate.

 

[thirdeye]

Good. Across is much better.

 

[tsqrd1337]

Ended up drilling into the bottom of the vent wheel so it is under, we will see how it goes.

How’s it working for you? I have a Dynaglo Vertical Offset (Wide Body) and have a similar concern to your original question. Should the fan be mounted on the side, blowing toward the cooking chamber, or on the front/back, blowing parallel to the cooking chamber?

 

[KYC SMOKER]

How’s it working for you? I have a Dynaglo Vertical Offset (Wide Body) and have a similar concern to your original question. Should the fan be mounted on the side, blowing toward the cooking chamber, or on the front/back, blowing parallel to the cooking chamber?

Well It works fine but with the pit bull fan too much air and it blows ash into the smoke chamber, On your vertical wide body I would do front or back again the point of the fan is to add oxygen not blow heat over food the heat will draw in the smoke. Let know how you like the wide body having a little regret with my vertical as I got the signature and not the wide so have to cut ribs in half to fit them in.