Smoker help

[bstomper]

I know this is a bbq forum but I need some help with an electric smoker build. I am building an electric smoker that will be insulated and was wondering if I could use aluminum to skin the inside instead of stainless steel. Or if the aluminum will give off some nasty stuff when heated. The temperature would only get to about 275-300 max

 

[luv2smoke]

Don't really know the answer to this, but they do make pots, pans and other bake ware out of aluminum.

 

[pjtexas1]

My mini is made with an aluminum pot.

 

[dport7]

I would say you'll be safe using aluminum. Most of the controversy is bad stuff leaching out of pots and pans into food being cooked .

 

[bstomper]

Good point on the aluminium pot thing. I'm kinda embarrassed.... I should have picked up on that. This smoke won't get anywhere close to the temps that pots and pans do. Thanks

 

[bluetang]

Yup, your good, my home grown electric is alum lined.