The black sheep of the smokers.. "galvanized steel trash cans"

[jokensmoken]

Ok...so I've done a quick bit of research...
NOW, I'm not condoning the use of galvanized steel in cookers but...
Zinc has to reach 1600°F before it gives off any toxic fumes...
So is it possible to heat galvanized steel to that temp in a BBQ or cooker or smoker?
Yeah, probably...
Is it likely?
Probably not...
Is it likely it'll be at that temp long enough to release enough of anything to be harmful?
I'd say even less likely.
Just my opinion.

Walt

 

[Rings Я Us]

And lead hasn't been used in making the coatings for galvanized products for a few years. The manufacturers were forced to give up using lead

 

[jimmyinsd]

another thing to consider here is the galvanizing process.  it used to be a hot dipped finish if I remember correctly that would metalurgically bond it with the steel,  it was a damn good finished product.  anymore we see "galvanized" metal buts its really not much more than silver spray paint as it is not applied in the same manner,  it is sprayed on and is prone to flaking.  so all the research may be somewhat useless if we arent talking about the same processes even though they are both "galvanized" metal.  perhaps ( i dont know) the health risks are not the same.

 

[Rings Я Us]

Until there is a study talking about recommending ppm and how many ppm zinc you can ingest per week and ppm you will get on an average brisket and ppm is or is not harmful by cooking with fire or electric.. I won't worry about it. I doubt highly anyone has become sick from making food in a galvanized smoker.

 

[Rings Я Us]

Maybe pregnant women would want to avoid trash can fire food [emoji]128512[/emoji]

 

[northerner78]

Trash cans in general. Pregnant women will eat anything... Haha

 

[Rings Я Us]

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[jokensmoken]

[emoji]128077[/emoji][emoji]128077[/emoji]-[emoji]128562[/emoji][emoji]128562[/emoji]

 

[jokensmoken]

True, but wonder if they'd really just use a spray application on a 55 gallon drum. I suppose it'd depend on the original or intended purpose of the drum.

 

[Rings Я Us]

Years of people standing around barrels and trash cans full of broken up pallets burning, to keep warm on picket lines and striking workers all over the world. Millions of people inhaling toxins unknowingly.. the humanity of it all! [emoji]128514[/emoji].

All those people during the turn of the century heating up hot water in those big tubs and unwittingly jumping in baths to only soak up toxic water laced with zinc. [emoji]128550[/emoji]. We used trash cans in the army to heat hot water for washing dishes in the field. Lol oh well.

 

[chopsaw]

We use zinc spray paint at work for coating welds on metal studs . Hard to tell the difference in finish . I've been sick from breathing the fumes  due to  welding zinc coated metal  , even when I thought I wasn't breathing it . Nasty green flame ,,, The trash can with electric heat source ,, should not get hot enough to be a problem . Over time , does it weaken the coating ? For me ,, I would not  take the chance , or have the worry . 

 

[Rings Я Us]

I doubt anyone with trash can mod smoker has, or ever will be, sick.. it's more rumor than fact.. its like mercury in GREAT Lakes fish.. don't eat more than 100 lbs a year.. (to be safe) if you really care.. lol personal decision.. if you worry about that stuff stay away..

 

[pops6927]

First of all, thank you so much for your post on your build!

People do react to possible unhealthy practices for your, and others', safety, and I personally apologize for anyone's negative reactions to your build.

We do want to promote safe smoking practices, but not to the extent of driving away any guest or member, and again I apologize profusely!

I am moving this post to Food Safety forum where our Food Safety expert can also weigh in on this topic and give you the unbiased, straight answers you deserve!

Again, I do apologize for any negative posts, everybody means well and please don't be discouraged on the SMF forums!

Thank you again!