Question for Stoker owners?

nonthink · 03-10-2010, 02:57 AM

I’m doing research on a Stoker.
Is the 5 c.f.m. fan sufficient enough for an 18 inch WSM, or should I upgrade to the 10 c.f.m.

tony76248 · 03-10-2010, 06:37 AM

5 CFM....

You can close this thread now.....

luke duke · 03-10-2010, 08:49 AM

I don't have a WSM, so I can't comment. But I will say that you won't regret having a little extra capacity if (when) you get a bigger pit. It's a whole lot cheaper to spend a few $$ now and upgrade than it is to buy a larger fan after the fact.

RobKC · 03-10-2010, 09:15 AM

10 cfm is way too much for a WSM. I've got a 5 cfm for my WSM and a 5 cfm for my Superior SS-2. This way I can run both cookers at the same time if needed. I also have a spare blower in case one goes south at a contest.

barbefunkoramaque · 03-10-2010, 09:22 AM

5 will be fine. I have the 25cfm.

jason · 03-10-2010, 09:24 AM

What about for the 22" WSM? Is a 5 still okay?

moocow · 03-10-2010, 09:41 AM

I would stick with the 5 cfm. I have a 10 and I think it is to big for our smoker which is larger than either of those two. Call John at Rocks BBQ and ask him.

Finney · 03-10-2010, 10:53 AM

5 cfm is plenty for both the 18" and 22 1/2" WSM. You could get a 10 cfm for a 22 1/2" if you thought you might need more power for something later. Or if you do high heat cooks on the 22 1/2".

DawgPhan · 03-10-2010, 12:12 PM

there is no need for the larger fan on either WSM. I just ran a cook on my 22" WSM and got 15 hours on a single load of charcoal using the stoker and the fan barely turned on for the majority of the cook.

snoqualmiesmoker · 03-10-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony76248

5 CFM....

You can close this thread now.....

truth!

G$ · 03-10-2010, 01:24 PM

FYI:

As it pertains to the 22.5 WSM, last week John advised I get a 10 cfm. Maybe he is wrong.

(For the 18, yes, the 5 is certainly the way to go and I am not sure anyone could argue with that.)

luke duke · 03-10-2010, 02:08 PM

Again, I don't have a WSM, but has anyone with an 18.5" model used a 10 cfm fan and experienced negative results? It's obvious from the other posts that a 5cfm fan will work, but that doesn't mean that a 10cfm fan won't work too. If it works, then it may help get up to temp faster and make it easier to maintain temps in cold/wet/windy weather.

BBQchef33 · 03-10-2010, 02:17 PM

5 is plenty for the 18.

nonthink · 03-10-2010, 03:08 PM

Thanks all for the replys

jimbloomfield · 03-10-2010, 11:19 PM

I have a 18 and a 22 WSM. I also have 5 and 10 cfm fans for the Stoker. I use both size fans on both smokers. Temps are the issue. The 18, 275 and under the 5 cfm is the ticket. The 22 250 and lower I use the 5 cfm. Higher temps I use the 10 cfm. The 10 will bring the WSM up to temp faster of course. So it is good for week day cooks.When doing all night cooks I use the 5 90% of the time and it keeps the pit within 10 degrees all night. Now pull the water pan run the 10cfm fan get the pit to 400 and do pizza.

03-10-2010, 02:57 AM	#1
nonthink Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-18-06 Location: West Babylon, NY (long Island)	Question for Stoker owners? I’m doing research on a Stoker. Is the 5 c.f.m. fan sufficient enough for an 18 inch WSM, or should I upgrade to the 10 c.f.m. __________________ Killer Of Threads WSM w\ Stoker Char-Broil Silver Smoker Smokey Joe Gold Weber Kettle (18 in.) Kingsford Kettle (it came w\ the house) Kenmore Gasser (I've grown tired of being a charcoal purest)

03-10-2010, 06:37 AM	#2
tony76248 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-06 Location: Fort Worth, TX	5 CFM.... You can close this thread now..... __________________ "Grilla in the Pits" "IMAGRILLA" There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. Brinkmann Model 6668 Gasser Hibachi Grill Stumps GF223 w/ Stoker assist ECB that wins the $ Weber One-Touch Gold 22-1/2" #3 Komono Large BGE w/ Stoker assist 55 gallon Drum Smoker Wood Crate Cold smoker w/ smoke injector No need for certification, I already know good BBQ!

03-10-2010, 09:15 AM	#4
RobKC is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-10-07 Location: Summerville, SC	10 cfm is way too much for a WSM. I've got a 5 cfm for my WSM and a 5 cfm for my Superior SS-2. This way I can run both cookers at the same time if needed. I also have a spare blower in case one goes south at a contest. __________________ Go For Smoke BBQ - Summerville SC

03-10-2010, 09:22 AM	#5
barbefunkoramaque Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-11-07 Location: Gone	5 will be fine. I have the 25cfm. __________________ Popdaddy is Dead - 1933-2011 - Pitmaster T is a free agent

03-10-2010, 09:24 AM	#6
jason Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-05-08 Location: Pensacola, FL	What about for the 22" WSM? Is a 5 still okay? __________________ Jason Large Big Green Egg 22" Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker

03-10-2010, 08:49 AM	#3
luke duke is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-16-10 Location: Dallas, TX	I don't have a WSM, so I can't comment. But I will say that you won't regret having a little extra capacity if (when) you get a bigger pit. It's a whole lot cheaper to spend a few $$ now and upgrade than it is to buy a larger fan after the fact.

03-10-2010, 09:41 AM	#7
moocow is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-31-08 Location: Belton, mo	I would stick with the 5 cfm. I have a 10 and I think it is to big for our smoker which is larger than either of those two. Call John at Rocks BBQ and ask him. __________________ -Shane Petzold- -MooCow BBQ team- -Facilities and equipment manager at Operation BBQ Relief- -[URL="http://www.moocowbbq.com"]www.moocowbbq.com[/URL]- -Home of the Make it Take it Drum Class- -kCBS/ CBJ- - Stoker powered stainless steel cabinet smoker-Mini & 3 Regular UDS-[B][COLOR=Blue]BLUE [/COLOR][/B]Weber OTG-Saffire ceramic grill-26" plow disc-Green mountain pellet -16' Stealth Competition trailer-

03-10-2010, 10:53 AM	#8
Finney is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-15-09 Location: Salisbury, NC & Savannah, GA	5 cfm is plenty for both the 18" and 22 1/2" WSM. You could get a 10 cfm for a 22 1/2" if you thought you might need more power for something later. Or if you do high heat cooks on the 22 1/2". __________________ Iron Pig BBQ - www.IronPigBBQ.com - "Reverse Sear" info on website

03-10-2010, 12:12 PM	#9
DawgPhan is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-09-07 Location: Atlanta, Ga	there is no need for the larger fan on either WSM. I just ran a cook on my 22" WSM and got 15 hours on a single load of charcoal using the stoker and the fan barely turned on for the majority of the cook.

03-10-2010, 01:24 PM	#11
G$ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-01-05 Location: Southern Arizona	FYI: As it pertains to the 22.5 WSM, last week John advised I get a 10 cfm. Maybe he is wrong. (For the 18, yes, the 5 is certainly the way to go and I am not sure anyone could argue with that.)

03-10-2010, 02:08 PM	#12
luke duke is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-16-10 Location: Dallas, TX	Again, I don't have a WSM, but has anyone with an 18.5" model used a 10 cfm fan and experienced negative results? It's obvious from the other posts that a 5cfm fan will work, but that doesn't mean that a 10cfm fan won't work too. If it works, then it may help get up to temp faster and make it easier to maintain temps in cold/wet/windy weather.

03-10-2010, 02:17 PM	#13
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Name/Nickname : Phil	5 is plenty for the 18. __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Built Shirley built to feed our Veterans(A.K.A "Abrams"), 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 2 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 2 Pit Barrel Cookers, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a Blackstone 36 and 17, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

03-10-2010, 03:08 PM	#14
nonthink Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-18-06 Location: West Babylon, NY (long Island)	Thanks all for the replys __________________ Killer Of Threads WSM w\ Stoker Char-Broil Silver Smoker Smokey Joe Gold Weber Kettle (18 in.) Kingsford Kettle (it came w\ the house) Kenmore Gasser (I've grown tired of being a charcoal purest)

03-10-2010, 11:19 PM	#15
jimbloomfield Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-04-08 Location: Saugus, CA	I have a 18 and a 22 WSM. I also have 5 and 10 cfm fans for the Stoker. I use both size fans on both smokers. Temps are the issue. The 18, 275 and under the 5 cfm is the ticket. The 22 250 and lower I use the 5 cfm. Higher temps I use the 10 cfm. The 10 will bring the WSM up to temp faster of course. So it is good for week day cooks.When doing all night cooks I use the 5 90% of the time and it keeps the pit within 10 degrees all night. Now pull the water pan run the 10cfm fan get the pit to 400 and do pizza.

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