Vertical smoker question
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:26 am
We're planning a new pit build (on a trailer).
7ft smoke chamber...24" dia, 1/4" wall. dimensions on firebox is correct based on the online calculator, smoke stacks, etc. Going to have a 54x30 direct heat grill on the other side of the pit (with a grill that can be cranked up and down), wood storage, general storage, and propane burners up front. Leaving room in the front to add other stuff if we want to.
It's designed to be a offset/rev flow hybrid (stack on each end with tuning plates that can slide together to make one big plate for reverse flow.
HERE'S the question: We have an extra piece of 24" pipe that is 36" long. I was thinking a vertical smoker over the fire box would be cool. When not using the rev flow, it could be a great warmer. open a baffle, close off the main pipes and open the pipe on the vertical and use it to smoke with and add more cooking space.
OR...should it go on the other end?
OR...forget it (and why).
My buddy is having a co-worker build it. We've got all the pipe, axles, etc. He's building the trailer, and everything else. Charging us $2800 in labor + 700 parts (for trailer, mounting, etc). Seems fair for something this size.
7ft smoke chamber...24" dia, 1/4" wall. dimensions on firebox is correct based on the online calculator, smoke stacks, etc. Going to have a 54x30 direct heat grill on the other side of the pit (with a grill that can be cranked up and down), wood storage, general storage, and propane burners up front. Leaving room in the front to add other stuff if we want to.
It's designed to be a offset/rev flow hybrid (stack on each end with tuning plates that can slide together to make one big plate for reverse flow.
HERE'S the question: We have an extra piece of 24" pipe that is 36" long. I was thinking a vertical smoker over the fire box would be cool. When not using the rev flow, it could be a great warmer. open a baffle, close off the main pipes and open the pipe on the vertical and use it to smoke with and add more cooking space.
OR...should it go on the other end?
OR...forget it (and why).
My buddy is having a co-worker build it. We've got all the pipe, axles, etc. He's building the trailer, and everything else. Charging us $2800 in labor + 700 parts (for trailer, mounting, etc). Seems fair for something this size.