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Changing stack

Post by bstory » August 20th, 2019, 5:11 pm

Hey guys, well I went full bore on putting a roof on my smoker and didn’t think about the stack. As long as the calculations come out ok, I’ll be ok just to put a smaller diameter pipe that is long enough to get out from under the roof, correct?ImageImage


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Re: Changing stack

Post by towtruck » August 20th, 2019, 7:10 pm

I don't know how well it would work but what about a larger stack in the roof that comes down to within 6" of your stack to an upside down funnel shape to catch most of the smoke?........just a hair brained idea and I ain't got much hair left... =))

Might just be easier to make new one's but if the pits work I would be reluctant to change them......Hopefully someone that has done this will chime in.



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Re: Changing stack

Post by Wicky » August 20th, 2019, 8:02 pm

Tack on an extension the same size and see what happens before you finish.



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Re: Changing stack

Post by bstory » August 20th, 2019, 8:06 pm

Wicky wrote:Tack on an extension the same size and see what happens before you finish.
Thanks for the reply
I am afraid if I go the same size that long it won’t flow correctly. I’ll have to go to the shop tomorrow and measure. 4” pipe would need to be 55” to be the same volume as the 6”. If will stick out I may change it to a 4” pipe.


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Re: Changing stack

Post by bstory » August 20th, 2019, 8:07 pm

towtruck wrote:I don't know how well it would work but what about a larger stack in the roof that comes down to within 6" of your stack to an upside down funnel shape to catch most of the smoke?........just a hair brained idea and I ain't got much hair left... =))

Might just be easier to make new one's but if the pits work I would be reluctant to change them......Hopefully someone that has done this will chime in.
Kind of like a vent above a stove?


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Re: Changing stack

Post by towtruck » August 20th, 2019, 8:12 pm

bstory wrote:
August 20th, 2019, 8:07 pm
towtruck wrote:I don't know how well it would work but what about a larger stack in the roof that comes down to within 6" of your stack to an upside down funnel shape to catch most of the smoke?........just a hair brained idea and I ain't got much hair left... =))

Might just be easier to make new one's but if the pits work I would be reluctant to change them......Hopefully someone that has done this will chime in.
Kind of like a vent above a stove?


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That's my thinking....but I have no practical knowledge if it would work.



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Re: Changing stack

Post by AndrewPalmer71 » August 29th, 2019, 5:53 am

I wish someone would make a topic on building one of these covers for a trailer. Try as I might I cannot wrap my mind around how to pull it off.


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Re: Changing stack

Post by bstory » August 29th, 2019, 8:11 am

AndrewPalmer71 wrote:I wish someone would make a topic on building one of these covers for a trailer. Try as I might I cannot wrap my mind around how to pull it off.


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Once I get my R-panels in and put them on. I’ll get some pictures and kind of explain it.
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Re: Changing stack

Post by AndrewPalmer71 » August 29th, 2019, 8:28 pm

Awesome! Thanks bstory.


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Re: Changing stack

Post by JRINNE » August 31st, 2019, 2:59 pm

I have been thinking of doing this to mine as well. My thought was to make a chimney in the roof that my stacks could vent into. My thought is that if I make it say a 12” square for example, put a rain cap on it, and bring it down about even with my stacks. I wouldn’t think it will affect the draw of the smoker.



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