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tony76248
is Blowin Smoke!
I am told that it is ok since the poisonous gases are not emitted until the galvanized metal reaches 900 degrees. So being that the white trash company is still in business, I guess it is probably ok. That said I would probably avoid it if given an alternative.
I can buy a cooker that is safer, and not going to break the bank. I'm willing to bet that some of the coals will more than reach the temp required to release hazardous fumes.
I take enough risks driving to the grocery store and back, with all of the idiots on the road. I'll pass on taking a risk on something I don't have complete control over:mrgreen:
I take enough risks driving to the grocery store and back, with all of the idiots on the road. I'll pass on taking a risk on something I don't have complete control over:mrgreen:
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Norcoredneck
somebody shut me the fark up.
I wouldn't risk it. UDS!
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Ernie3
Guest
Why risk it if there are other options? Better safe than sorry.:wink:
Solidkick
somebody shut me the fark up.
Now I may be wrong in my thinking.....but I never thought about toxic fumes being released at an overall temp of 900*.......I'm worried about where the briquettes are setting on the metal, and that very easily could get over 900*.....so I wouldn't risk it.....an El Cheapo Brinkman (ECB) is about 40.00 or less....
JD McGee
somebody shut me the fark up.
Not as far as I'm concerned...way too many inexpensive SAFE smokers out there to risk it.
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beam boys bbq
Guest
i am the king on this talk
i have had two smokers that were lined with this metal
i also went to college on metal tec
don't risk it 830 degrees in when the metal will start breaking down
i have had two smokers and they were lined with this metal and i can see the inprovement with the bbq by going with an different smoker
cold smoking would be the only thing that i would use this metal for
york
i have had two smokers that were lined with this metal
i also went to college on metal tec
don't risk it 830 degrees in when the metal will start breaking down
i have had two smokers and they were lined with this metal and i can see the inprovement with the bbq by going with an different smoker
cold smoking would be the only thing that i would use this metal for
york
OSD
is Blowin Smoke!
Why take a chance?? That garbage can most likely costs more than a55 gal. drum. So just make a UDS!
Bbq Bubba
somebody shut me the fark up.
KC_Bobby
Babbling Farker
What do you all think about dumping old coals in a galvanized trashcan? I bought one to dump in the coals and ash after smoking for fire safety reasons. I don't plan on hanging out by the trashcan after hot coals are dumped in.
Then what do you think about adding in a grill shelf so the bigger coals can be recycled ... would you use the recycled coals? The coals are generally near burned out when I dump them in.
Then what do you think about adding in a grill shelf so the bigger coals can be recycled ... would you use the recycled coals? The coals are generally near burned out when I dump them in.
jestridge
somebody shut me the fark up.
Well I have ate food where you steam in trash cans didnt have any problem. Most of the time you have a problem when you weld or cut on it an you canget galv. poison this is actually a sickness it have flu symptom. But think about this what about the chrom rack you cook on now there some bad chit in chrom.
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acorette
Guest
Is Smoking Safe? (in a galvanized garbage can)
Only if you don't inhale.
{rimshot}
Only if you don't inhale.
{rimshot}
Midnight Smoke
somebody shut me the fark up.
Like mentioned UDS is the way.
I smoked in a galvanized garbage can for years. This extra growth on my head hardly bothers me at all, except when it starts talking.
I smoked in a galvanized garbage can for years. This extra growth on my head hardly bothers me at all, except when it starts talking.
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AlbuQue
Guest
I just ran across the article while surfing and remembered seeing discussions on here about the subject. I wasn't planning on making one just posted information. I made a UDS 2 weeks ago and am so impressed with it I gave my son my Charbroil offset.
Rick
Rick
Divemaster
somebody shut me the fark up.
I agree with all of the above... It's not worth the risk...
voodoobbqIL
Full Fledged Farker
I smoked in trash cans for years, and if they are properly seasoned there is no more risk than budget smokers that use low end paints. The catch to the design is to not have the fire be able to be in direct contact with the metal, so if you put a weber smokey joe in the bottom then our risk goes to pretty much none. When we designed ours we took into account algorithms that measured O2 consumption of a fire and how to keep it from ever getting to the "complete combustion" stage. Then we also dry smoked the cans for no less than 6 hours with oak wood after the customary rubdown.
I agree that there are risks but, a little food safety knowledge and some science go a long long way.
I agree that there are risks but, a little food safety knowledge and some science go a long long way.
Transformer BBQ
is one Smokin' Farker
jestridge
somebody shut me the fark up.
When zinc vapor mixes with the oxygen in the air, it reacts instantly to become zinc oxide. This is the same white powder that you see on some noses at the beach and the slopes. Zinc oxide is non-toxic and non carcinogenic. Extensive research(1) into the effects of zinc oxide fumes has been done, and although breathing those fumes will cause welders to think that they have the flu in a bad way, there are no long-term health effects
I thought this infro might be helpful
I thought this infro might be helpful
voodoobbqIL
Full Fledged Farker
I would really more worried about consuming a bunch of meat that had been over charred (known carcinogen) than careful heat management in a galvanized can.
