Vertical cabinet to Reverse flow testing?

[chp]

I have read through a number of threads about reverse flow. I really like the concept, so I have been watching for used options. I just found a vertical cabinet smoker.

My plan is to convert it to reverse flow. However, since I see so many threads with questions about reverse versus standard, I thought I would do some before and after testing and share with the group. I know there is a lot of experience out there, so I’m looking for suggestions of what tests to run. I can run standard briquettes on everything. I have a Redi-check, so I have two probes. The basic information on my new project is: overall-51”h x 22”w x 20”d The CC is 19x18x16 and the FB is 10x18x16. The inlet is a 2” round pipe with no way to adjust. The outlet is a 3.5” square with a sliding lid. I don’t know yet if it’s insulated, but that will be easy to know once I heat it up.

I’m looking forward to hearing your ideas. I want to really learn the difference it makes to convert to reverse flow. I’m also happy to talk about the conversion, but I want to run this thing as it was built first. Thanks!

 

[chp]

“I’m looking forward to hearing your ideas. I want to really learn the difference it makes to convert to reverse flow. I’m also happy to talk about the conversion, but I want to run this thing as it was built first. Thanks!”


I thought I would hear some ideas, but since I didn’t have any feedback yet, I ran an initial cook with a chimney full of briquettes. Without any inlet control, it ran a heat curve that topped out just under 350 on the top grate. Ran for about 4 hours before really dropping off. I went ahead and tried some chicken and sausage, just to get a starting point. It is insulated, nice and cool on the outside. Still hoping to hear some good before and after tests that will show if there is an advantage to a reverse flow. Thanks