DigiQ Install Help

samann · 08-03-2010, 10:18 PM

I am wanting to install a DigiQ controller on a large Vertical smoker. My plan is to install a 1" steel pipe thru the bottom of the smoker directly under the fire basket (about 3" below the bottom of the grate), then run the pipe out and up the side of the smoker about 18" before installing the 10cfm blower.

My questions for someone familar with the product:
1) is it possible to install and seal the exhaust end of the blower into a 1" steel pipe?

2) is the blower heat resistant enough to withstand any heat that would build up inside the pipe.

any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

K-Barbecue · 08-03-2010, 10:58 PM

I'd pose those questions to Bob at BBQ Guru.

bbq lover · 08-04-2010, 12:00 AM

I would install it on the vent door and it will work just fine .. its fresh air will make the fuel burn just fine just my 2 cents

Will work for bbq · 08-04-2010, 10:22 AM

I can tell you that my 10cfm Pit Viper blowers outlet measures 1.209" and the I.D. of 1" schedule 40 pipe is 1.049" so it wont fit without machining the pipe. Having the blowers out let directly under your fire basket may cause your pipe to fill up with ash and block air flow so X2 on the vent door.

08-03-2010, 10:18 PM	#1
samann Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-09-10 Location: Elkhorn, NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	DigiQ Install Help I am wanting to install a DigiQ controller on a large Vertical smoker. My plan is to install a 1" steel pipe thru the bottom of the smoker directly under the fire basket (about 3" below the bottom of the grate), then run the pipe out and up the side of the smoker about 18" before installing the 10cfm blower. My questions for someone familar with the product: 1) is it possible to install and seal the exhaust end of the blower into a 1" steel pipe? 2) is the blower heat resistant enough to withstand any heat that would build up inside the pipe. any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

08-03-2010, 10:58 PM	#2
K-Barbecue is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-31-08 Location: Hartford, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd pose those questions to Bob at BBQ Guru. __________________ Micro stickburners FEC-120 & Traeger BBQ125, WSM 22.5 with BBQ Guru, 14" WSM, TEC infrared grill, Weber gasser and Ridiculously Fast Red Thermapen

08-04-2010, 12:00 AM	#3
bbq lover is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-05-08 Location: tracy ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would install it on the vent door and it will work just fine .. its fresh air will make the fuel burn just fine just my 2 cents __________________ GREEN MOUNTAIN GRILL <JIM BOWIE > 680 country smoker ugly drum controlled by stoker

08-04-2010, 10:22 AM	#4
Will work for bbq is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-23-10 Location: Bay Area, CA. Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	I can tell you that my 10cfm Pit Viper blowers outlet measures 1.209" and the I.D. of 1" schedule 40 pipe is 1.049" so it wont fit without machining the pipe. Having the blowers out let directly under your fire basket may cause your pipe to fill up with ash and block air flow so X2 on the vent door. __________________ Paul 00 Slowskys Racing CharGriller Acorn Komado AKA Milton (RIP), WGA, WSM 18.5", WSM 22.5" BBQ Guru Digi Q, Weber Kettles, Genisis Gold Gasser, Orange and Red ThermaPens and a Partridge in a Avocado tree. Agent 000 (Double O Zero) Certified MOINK Baller CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD??? *Super sexy Farkernaut Avatar by N8man*

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