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bairboy · Post by **bairboy** » July 7th, 2013, 9:07 pm

Has anyone experienced using some kind of a fan or computer operated something or the other in their reverse flow smoker? And if so what and where could I read up on it?

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » July 7th, 2013, 9:11 pm

Welcome to the site. I myself have not computers or fans on a RF, but I'm sure someone here has.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » July 8th, 2013, 6:31 am

Welcome aboard I think traditionally on a reverse flow that is a stick burner ....fans and computers don't work well because you have to add fuel quite frequently but that's just my take on it....

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Post by **Rodcrafter** » July 8th, 2013, 7:06 am

I don't see a need for the fan on my RF once the temp of the cooker itself has gotten hot enough to move the air as it should. I say that because when the cooker is cold and the temp inside says it is 225 things are not working as they should just yet. But after a little more time the cooker will also get to 225 then things begin to flow as they should. I can see how it looks like that is what we need when it may not be true.

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Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » July 12th, 2013, 2:42 pm

I've heard of fans that can be added to vent on the firebox to help with temps. I don't know if that is what you are talking about.

Mettle · Post by **Mettle** » July 13th, 2013, 2:38 am

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Not really for an offset, but you could utilize one.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » July 13th, 2013, 5:46 am

Remember this is only a theory but …

A reverse flow creates an excellent draft by design. Once hot it will power itself. Because it has a long route for convective heat transfer from the FB to the stack it has a considerable lag time (often 15 minutes or longer). Apparently the algorithm built into the P.I.D. style computer/fan systems on the market can't wait that long - they get "lost" trying to stabilize the temp. I learned this trying to get Edgar to use one. Found I could do a better job than the Guru just old-schooling it.

Gurus and such seem to work great in cabinet style cookers that are much more direct-coupled.

But it's my theory and I'm sticking to it….

TuscaloosaQ · Post by **TuscaloosaQ** » July 13th, 2013, 6:28 am

No controller needed on reverse flow your stack damper and intake is all you will need

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