So, this is my new offset smoker

[cats49er]

From here it looks like it a lot great features.Fire it up and see how it drafts and run it at different temps to see how it does. Then you make what ever changes you may need. I like it myself.

 

[buzzati]

Or........ you could just add a 2nd exhaust stack but fix the intake.

Wow, is it possible??

 

[SmittyJonz]

Wow, is it possible??

AllDay Long.......I'd add a slide intake, order the same exhaust and add it to the end and have 2 (then you just got cut a hole n bolt it on).......... :heh:

 

[SmittyJonz]

check this thread n video out...... :thumb:

http://bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=249121
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[buzzati]

Great pictures, thanks!
I measured the diameter of the exhaust I have. It is 5 cm (horizontal and vertical is the same). So it means it is 2 inches.....

Do you think it is ok to have one exhaust of 2 inches, and add another one of 10-12 cm (4-5 inches)?

 

[buzzati]

Or maybe it is better to install another 2 inches exhaust as SmittyJonz was suggesting, right?

 

[m-fine]

Or maybe it is better to install another 2 inches exhaust as SmittyJonz was suggesting, right?

2 exhausts that are 2" each is still half the area of one 4" exhaust.

 

[buzzati]

I see...
Can you suggest me some sites that sell smokers exhausts?

thanks

 

[SmittyJonz]

2 exhausts that are 2" each is still half the area of one 4" exhaust.

That is True but I'm not sure that Smoker Needs a 4" exhaust. Of course too much exhaust can always be closed off some but he has an existing stack if he got the same thing and doubled his exhaust -which would be half of a 4 inch - I'm thinking it'll still flow well with better intake.

 

[m-fine]

That is True but I'm not sure that Smoker Needs a 4" exhaust. Of course too much exhaust can always be closed off some but he has an existing stack if he got the same thing and doubled his exhaust -which would be half of a 4 inch - I'm thinking it'll still flow well with better intake.

For a stick burner, exhaust matters or you can end up fighting it on light up and when adding a new stick. The last thing you want to do is mod it and still be struggling to get enough exhaust flow.

I don't think the intake is ideal, but it would work fine with a big enough chimney. He can test it by putting a duct on the inside of the door so the air goes down under the fire, but with a strong draft, the air will flow down on its own.

 

[buzzati]

For a stick burner, exhaust matters or you can end up fighting it on light up and when adding a new stick. The last thing you want to do is mod it and still be struggling to get enough exhaust flow.

I don't think the intake is ideal, but it would work fine with a big enough chimney. He can test it by putting a duct on the inside of the door so the air goes down under the fire, but with a strong draft, the air will flow down on its own.

Wow, I was starting considering to follow this approach: modify the intake in order to improve the air passage, and then check the overal operation of the smoker...
Now it seems to me you're suggesting me the contrary, right?

 

[buzzati]

I see...
Can you suggest me some sites that sell smokers exhausts?

thanks

if somebody knows...

 

[SmittyJonz]

I would do the lower slide intake first, but I'm sure it will still need more exhaust - just don't think it'll need 4". I was thinking it would be easier for you to get the same exhaust that's on it from the guy who built it and run dual stacks.

 

[buzzati]

Ok i will proceed as you suggest,
Thanks!