reefer convert

[Lazy Dawg]

Hello brothers,
This is the placeto ask this question and get a sound answer. I have access to a commercial fridge that is 8 ft long 6 1/2 high and 29" deep. All metal. 2 slam lock doors. The picture, in fantasy smokers, in our file section best portrays its apperance. Just exclude the firebox and the middle door. question is, the interior is sheet metal, like you would find on a garage entry door. Would this interior be safe, in your opinion, if I was to convert this into my dream smoker? This box seems perfect but your opinions are valued and often heeded. Please share your thoughts. Thanks

Dawg

[jpw23]

A commercial fridge will be stainless steel on the inside and out.......you're good to go:biggrin:

[Norcoredneck]

Where are the Pics?

[motley que]

i saw reefer and thought you quit ganja for bbq

[Lazy Dawg]

lol. interior is not stainless its simalar to the steel used on an entry garage door

[HeSmellsLikeSmoke]

So the interior steel is painted like a garage door is?

[jpw23]

Even if it is zinc coated......you would never get to the temps it takes to make that stuff smoke.....wipe it down with vinegar, then wipe it down with cooking oil and season the hell out of it...you'll be ok!

[Lazy Dawg]

Vinegar? please explain. I believe you may be correct on the metal walls. there is no paint just grayish marbled looking sheet metal on the interior. The garage door I would be referring to would be a pass door not an overhead. I think building the fire box inside with baffles directing heat to either side of the box may be the wat to go.

[jpw23]

Vinegar? please explain. I believe you may be correct on the metal walls. there is no paint just grayish marbled looking sheet metal on the interior. The garage door I would be referring to would be a pass door not an overhead. I think building the fire box inside with baffles directing heat to either side of the box may be the wat to go.Zinc coated metals tend to be slick(oily) the vinegar will remove that and etches the coating some(old body shop trick) that will give the lard, veggie oil or whatever you use a good foothold when you season it.

[Lazy Dawg]

Thanks JP. I learn something all the time here on this site.

[Papa Tom]

I've converted a reefer into smoke before.......Really influences the urge to munch....:biggrin:

[Lazy Dawg]

True.... So True. Cat crunchies at 19 years of age.