Problems with my smoker - Page 2

cjallen85 · 06-07-2010, 04:55 PM

Sounds good. It somewhere to start I will definately try that first and see where I get. Thanks Definately glad I joined this site!

PimpSmoke · 06-07-2010, 04:59 PM

You need more draft, If I were trying to tune that monster I would make the stack at least 2 or 3 feet longer to induce more draft.

You could also try placing some steel tuning plates over your hole from the firebox to the cook chamber, below grate level and slide them around making gaps until you can get the convection down.

You could probably use a bit more intake size as well.

jimmyinsd · 06-07-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cjallen85

It does leak a bit. there is a silicone gasket around the doors that works pretty well. Its not leak proof but its pretty good. the hole that joins the smoke box to barrel is 6in by 4in. Didnt know if it was to small

i have never seen it, but i have heard reference to a thread about sizing your firebox and opening in relation to your smoke chamber. i could be wrong but that hole sounds pretty small in relation to the area you are trying to heat. have you ever checked your temp coming out of your exhaust pipe?

spicewine · 06-07-2010, 05:10 PM

Definately could use some tuning plates or take a 6 to 8 inch pipe and run it from the fire box to the other side. Cut holes in the pipe starting with small holes close to the fire box and getting larger as you get to the other end. Definately need more draw on your exhaust ( bigger Pipe ) and higher. Also needs a larger intake.

Just my .02

Spice

jestridge · 06-07-2010, 05:26 PM

Get a bigger exhaust , you haven't good air flow. Also maybe a bigger intake can't make it out on the pic. You can't get your exhaust too large always can block it off

cjallen85 · 06-07-2010, 06:14 PM

You think a larger diameter exhaust pipe? or just add on to that one?

jgh1204 · 06-07-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by spicewine

Definately could use some tuning plates or take a 6 to 8 inch pipe and run it from the fire box to the other side. Cut holes in the pipe starting with small holes close to the fire box and getting larger as you get to the other end. Definately need more draw on your exhaust ( bigger Pipe ) and higher. Also needs a larger intake.

Just my .02

Spice

Coming from Spicewine, I would say that is about $200 worth of advice.

deathamphetamine · 06-07-2010, 07:02 PM

i had the same thing going.... I scrapped it. Now i am gonna use the double barrel chamber just for pigs, if I get around to it. I like Spicewine's answer, you should try those mods. I'd love to see you get this cooker cookin! Who knows, it might motivate me to finish this one. That thing would look super mean with a big chrome stack!!!

cjallen85 · 06-07-2010, 08:10 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. It definately helps a lot. Don't know to many around here into these kind of projects. I will keep everyone posted on the project. There is a BBq comp at the end of august I want to have this cooker ready for up until now I was using webers and store model offsets to cook on.

KSims1868 · 06-07-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cjallen85

Thanks for the advice guys. It definately helps a lot. Don't know to many around here into these kind of projects. I will keep everyone posted on the project. There is a BBq comp at the end of august I want to have this cooker ready for up until now I was using webers and store model offsets to cook on.

I know I'm going to sound like a broken record but seriously...if you have access to 55 gal drums like that you REALLY should consider building a UDS since you obviously have fabricating skills. A UDS will really surprise you. Until I cooked on 1...I was skeptical as well. Now that I'm cooking on a UDS I have 3 friends building their own as we speak to replace their cheap-o store bought off-set smokers.

cjallen85 · 06-07-2010, 10:54 PM

I just dont think the uds has the room that i am trying to achieve. but for and extra smoker for around the house I will definately try that out. It will be my next project. The girlfriend is gonna love seeing me build yet another grill lol.

cjallen85 · 06-07-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by spicewine

Definately could use some tuning plates or take a 6 to 8 inch pipe and run it from the fire box to the other side. Cut holes in the pipe starting with small holes close to the fire box and getting larger as you get to the other end. Definately need more draw on your exhaust ( bigger Pipe ) and higher. Also needs a larger intake.

Just my .02

Spice

Thanks Spice,
I am going to add these mods and will let you know of my progress, thanks.

cjallen85 · 06-07-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by deathamphetamine

i had the same thing going.... I scrapped it. Now i am gonna use the double barrel chamber just for pigs, if I get around to it. I like Spicewine's answer, you should try those mods. I'd love to see you get this cooker cookin! Who knows, it might motivate me to finish this one. That thing would look super mean with a big chrome stack!!!

I am definately working night and day on this smoker. I will let you know how this works out thanks!

Wampus · 06-07-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cjallen85

I just dont think the uds has the room that i am trying to achieve. but for and extra smoker for around the house I will definately try that out. It will be my next project. The girlfriend is gonna love seeing me build yet another grill lol.

Yes, but for a lot less work, you could use 2 or 3 UDS's and cook a lot of meat. I mean, unless you're looking to go whole hog. I got 12 racks of baby backs on my UDS this weekend all at once. I could put 6 or 8 butts on there too.

Hell.....what am I saying....I've GOT one and I'm looking as I type this for an offset. You already look like you're on your way, just need some tweaking.

Yeah.....never mind. GO FOR IT!!!

big brother smoke · 06-07-2010, 11:48 PM

Welp, how much fuel and what type of fuel you using?

06-07-2010, 04:59 PM	#17
PimpSmoke is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-28-06 Location: Tha' Boo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You need more draft, If I were trying to tune that monster I would make the stack at least 2 or 3 feet longer to induce more draft. You could also try placing some steel tuning plates over your hole from the firebox to the cook chamber, below grate level and slide them around making gaps until you can get the convection down. You could probably use a bit more intake size as well. __________________ So here we are in my paisley crib, what you want to eat? "Ribs"...ah, Latoya, I don't serve ribs. Better be happy that dress is still on, I heard the rip when you sat down.

06-07-2010, 05:10 PM	#19
spicewine Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-13-04 Location: Columbia Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Definately could use some tuning plates or take a 6 to 8 inch pipe and run it from the fire box to the other side. Cut holes in the pipe starting with small holes close to the fire box and getting larger as you get to the other end. Definately need more draw on your exhaust ( bigger Pipe ) and higher. Also needs a larger intake. Just my .02 Spice __________________ The "Sauce Whisperer" SPICEWINE IRONWORKS Award Winning Smokers, Sauces and Spices Columbia Missouri www.spicewineironworks.com PERFECT, PERFECT 180 CHICKEN 2011 1ST. PLACE PORK AMERICAN ROYAL (OPEN) 2012 BEST SAUCE IN THE WORLD ( BLUE COLLAR ) AMERICAN ROYAL 2009 BEST RUB IN THE WORLD ( HEFFER DUST ) AMERICAN ROYAL 2007 MOFO Chapter CISC Master BBQ Chef

06-07-2010, 07:02 PM	#23
deathamphetamine is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-29-09 Location: Northern Arctic Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i had the same thing going.... I scrapped it. Now i am gonna use the double barrel chamber just for pigs, if I get around to it. I like Spicewine's answer, you should try those mods. I'd love to see you get this cooker cookin! Who knows, it might motivate me to finish this one. That thing would look super mean with a big chrome stack!!! __________________ I Eat Burgers for Breakfast

06-07-2010, 11:48 PM	#30
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welp, how much fuel and what type of fuel you using? __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

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06-07-2010, 04:55 PM	#16
cjallen85 Got Wood. Join Date: 05-23-10 Location: Springfield,IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds good. It somewhere to start I will definately try that first and see where I get. Thanks Definately glad I joined this site!

06-07-2010, 05:26 PM	#20
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Get a bigger exhaust , you haven't good air flow. Also maybe a bigger intake can't make it out on the pic. You can't get your exhaust too large always can block it off

06-07-2010, 06:14 PM	#21
cjallen85 Got Wood. Join Date: 05-23-10 Location: Springfield,IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You think a larger diameter exhaust pipe? or just add on to that one?

06-07-2010, 08:10 PM	#24
cjallen85 Got Wood. Join Date: 05-23-10 Location: Springfield,IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the advice guys. It definately helps a lot. Don't know to many around here into these kind of projects. I will keep everyone posted on the project. There is a BBq comp at the end of august I want to have this cooker ready for up until now I was using webers and store model offsets to cook on.

06-07-2010, 10:54 PM	#26
cjallen85 Got Wood. Join Date: 05-23-10 Location: Springfield,IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just dont think the uds has the room that i am trying to achieve. but for and extra smoker for around the house I will definately try that out. It will be my next project. The girlfriend is gonna love seeing me build yet another grill lol.