"Interesting" smoker design

carl_694 · 11-15-2019, 09:16 PM

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...1240426983384/

NC Native · 11-15-2019, 09:26 PM

So close, yet so far...

carl_694 · 11-15-2019, 09:37 PM

I did a double-take when I first saw it. Looks pretty good at first glance until you realize...

Rusty Kettle · 11-15-2019, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by carl_694

I did a double-take when I first saw it. Looks pretty good at first glance until you realize...

Lol yeah it took me a minute too.

luke duke · 11-15-2019, 09:58 PM

Are you guys really not seeing how it works?

Ron_L · 11-15-2019, 09:59 PM

If you look at the picture of the inside of the firebox it looks like there could be a separate chamber at the top of the firebox where the stack connects. It is unorthodox, but may actually work.

Gimmethecash · 11-15-2019, 10:39 PM

Looks like whoever built it was running out of welding rods when they got to the firebox door.

Smoke on Badger Mountain · 11-15-2019, 10:44 PM

Looking closely at the pics from inside and outside of the fire box it would seem that the stack is not tied into the firebox. There is maybe a 4" void from where the inside of the firebox to the top of the outside. I would guess that it does work but with a rather unusual design.

NC Native · 11-16-2019, 06:46 AM

I'm now wondering if this is a great idea, proximity to the firebox may heat the exhaust on exit and result in more draw. Also curious at the metal thickness... if it's 1/4" the price is more than right.

Mikhail · 11-16-2019, 07:24 AM

The design is different, but I see no reason why it could not work. The thing that would put me off is it has only done two smokes and now he's selling it for the price of an OC Brazos. It is possible that he just built it for fun or as research into whether he wanted to fabricate as a business, but still... one wonders.

Pug-N-Monk's BBQ · 11-16-2019, 09:12 AM

I would assume a decrease in efficiency since there would likely be an excessive loss of radiant heat going straight up and out the exhaust.

luke duke · 11-16-2019, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pug-N-Monk's BBQ

I would assume a decrease in efficiency since there would likely be an excessive loss of radiant heat going straight up and out the exhaust.

As opposed to going straight up into the air?

ronbrad62 · 11-16-2019, 10:59 AM

I can't see an efficient design there at all! If it is actually reverse flow, the smoke and heat would have to travel back downward to exit through the exhaust, and that is assuming that there is a plate that will initially force all of the heat and smoke directly into the cook chamber. My guess is this guy is not a Brethren and didn't run this design by a Brethren before he built.

breez · 11-16-2019, 06:54 PM

Thought about a similar design, think it would greatly increase draw by heating outer bottom portion of stack.

savagebrood · 11-16-2019, 09:33 PM

Well it’s South Carolina. They put mustard on their bbq. This smoker design checks out.

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11-15-2019, 09:16 PM	#1
carl_694 Got Wood. Join Date: 04-15-19 Location: Lexington, SC Name/Nickname : Carl	"Interesting" smoker design https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...1240426983384/ __________________ Carl

11-15-2019, 09:37 PM	#3
carl_694 Got Wood. Join Date: 04-15-19 Location: Lexington, SC Name/Nickname : Carl	I did a double-take when I first saw it. Looks pretty good at first glance until you realize... __________________ Carl

11-15-2019, 09:59 PM	#6
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	If you look at the picture of the inside of the firebox it looks like there could be a separate chamber at the top of the firebox where the stack connects. It is unorthodox, but may actually work. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." DATE AND LOCATION CONFIRMED!!! Saturday, January 25, 2020 - BBQ Brethren Chicago Area Mid Winter Lunch Naked Fatties Rock! 4x Hunsaker Cans/PK360 X 2/Campchef FTG600/Southern Q Limo Elite/FEC-100/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Good-One Model 42/WSM/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Saber Cast 500/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/BS Pizza Oven

11-15-2019, 10:39 PM	#7
Gimmethecash On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-06-19 Location: Pasadena, CA Name/Nickname : Steven	Looks like whoever built it was running out of welding rods when they got to the firebox door. __________________ Mgrills M1, C4, M16 Weber Genesis gasser Otto Wilde OFB Cookshack Amerique 2 x Sous Vide Supreme Minipack MV31X

11-15-2019, 10:44 PM	#8
Smoke on Badger Mountain Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-15 Location: Badger, California Name/Nickname : Josh	Looking closely at the pics from inside and outside of the fire box it would seem that the stack is not tied into the firebox. There is maybe a 4" void from where the inside of the firebox to the top of the outside. I would guess that it does work but with a rather unusual design. __________________ Josh 24"x48" Custom Offset, 22" Weber Kettle , Camp Chef 2 burner w/ griddle. One very ugly drum, Nice drum coming soon. Insta @lumberjacksmokestack

11-15-2019, 09:26 PM	#2
NC Native Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-13-18 Location: Central NC Name/Nickname : NC Native	So close, yet so far...

11-15-2019, 09:58 PM	#5
luke duke is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-16-10 Location: Dallas, TX	Are you guys really not seeing how it works?

11-16-2019, 06:46 AM	#9
NC Native Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-13-18 Location: Central NC Name/Nickname : NC Native	I'm now wondering if this is a great idea, proximity to the firebox may heat the exhaust on exit and result in more draw. Also curious at the metal thickness... if it's 1/4" the price is more than right.

11-16-2019, 07:24 AM	#10
Mikhail is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-27-15 Location: Cincinnati OH Name/Nickname : Mik	The design is different, but I see no reason why it could not work. The thing that would put me off is it has only done two smokes and now he's selling it for the price of an OC Brazos. It is possible that he just built it for fun or as research into whether he wanted to fabricate as a business, but still... one wonders. __________________ 'I plan to live forever. So far, so good.' Anonymous PK Classic Grill Broil King Signet 320 Propane Good One Open Range over & under

11-16-2019, 09:12 AM	#11
Pug-N-Monk's BBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-09-18 Location: Wisconsin Name/Nickname : Brett	I would assume a decrease in efficiency since there would likely be an excessive loss of radiant heat going straight up and out the exhaust. __________________ -Brett I didn't choose the Pug Life... The Pug Life chose me. Vision Kamado Classic B, Yoder YS640 Comp Cart, SF Wait List.

11-16-2019, 10:59 AM	#13
ronbrad62 Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-16-16 Location: Johns Creek, Ga. Name/Nickname : Ron	I can't see an efficient design there at all! If it is actually reverse flow, the smoke and heat would have to travel back downward to exit through the exhaust, and that is assuming that there is a plate that will initially force all of the heat and smoke directly into the cook chamber. My guess is this guy is not a Brethren and didn't run this design by a Brethren before he built. __________________ Ron

11-16-2019, 06:54 PM	#14
breez Got Wood. Join Date: 08-13-16 Location: wiggins, ms	Thought about a similar design, think it would greatly increase draw by heating outer bottom portion of stack.

11-16-2019, 09:33 PM	#15
savagebrood Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-05-19 Location: Eden, NC Name/Nickname : Josh	Well it’s South Carolina. They put mustard on their bbq. This smoker design checks out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro