Round vs Squared offset smoke chambers: Airflow differences?

Hi all,

I have my offset coming in in Sept (hopefully).

But, while researching for it and well...I"m still constantly looking...I do notice most of them have round fireboxes AND round tube cooking chambers.

I know a lot of that has to do with the source materials, old propane tanks...pipes, etc.

I do see some fabricators, however, making squared off, long rectangular cook chambers.

I can see how that would be a bit easier to construct from raw materials...easier to weld from flat pieces of metal.

But I"m wondering....has anyone done any scientific tests of air flow through the two?

My guess would be, that moving air is much like a fluid, and the rounder and smoother flow would favor the better even exposure of the meats to the hot air/smoke....and have better draw characteristics.....

Thoughts?

Have there been any studies done on this?

Anyway, just was pondering this....thought I'd see what ya'll had to say.

cayenne

Jambo?

lastmajordude said:

The used Jambo I had worked perfectly. large square firebox and a grate level wide exhaust. Never cared for the 2 door and punk little wheels but as far as fire tending goes it was wonderful. If I ever get another it will have major wheels, one door, and firebox door opening same direction as the cooking chamber doors.

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Please pardon a noob question...


But what is a "Jambo"?

Thank you,

cayenne