Pipe size

Smoker1 · Post by **Smoker1** » July 11th, 2013, 10:53 pm

Hi my name is chuck from raleigh nc. I have a question about the pipe I have I'm building a reverse flow smoke the pipe I have is 24"x48"x3/8 i know the pipe is heavy and a bite of a over kill I looked for a tank for months an had no luck I got the pipe from a pipe shop next to work and the man gave it to me for free and free stuff is always a good deal to me. I always wonted a reverse flow smoker I guess my question is am I going In the write direction or do need to get a different pipe. Thank for any help

maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » July 12th, 2013, 1:17 am

Hey Chuck that sounds perfect to me!, mines only 20 " in diameter and it fits all I`ve wanted so far, Oh yeah!, welcome aboard mate!, get yourself a digital camera and a photobucket account so we can see your progress!....

Post by **Rodcrafter** » July 12th, 2013, 5:11 am

Hey Chuck

I would say if you can get all the meat you want in the space that 24' pipe provides, then it is big enough. As for the thickness, it would depend on if you are going to put it on a trailer or how you would need to move it. I say that because as you know it is heavy. But it will get twice as heavy before you are done. Myself, I would rather use heavy than light, my smoker is 26" x 3/8" after it was finished it weighs about 2500lbs. But I use a forklift to put it on my trailer if I'm going somewhere with it. Other wise it sets my the ramp at my office, and I don't have to worry about someone stealing it.

So it is really if you can handle the weight of it or not.

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » July 12th, 2013, 5:47 am

Heavier is better than lighter when it comes to materials in a cooker build.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » July 12th, 2013, 5:54 am

Welcome...and that is a great size...you should be able to get plans if needed from Smokerplans.net!!! Don't forget....no pics...never happened....

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Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » July 12th, 2013, 6:42 am

Yep it will work, it'll just be a little heavy.

SoloQue · Post by **SoloQue** » July 12th, 2013, 6:45 am

Once you get that beast up to temp I bet it will hold like a champ with 3/8, just gonna take a bit longer on the warm up phase but man is it gonna be a sweet smokin machine.

Smoker1 · Post by **Smoker1** » July 13th, 2013, 8:49 am

Thanks for all ur help now I feel better about my build

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » July 13th, 2013, 9:46 am

Glad we could help.

TuscaloosaQ · Post by **TuscaloosaQ** » July 13th, 2013, 10:26 am

That pipe is great for what you want to build!!!!!

I just got a piece of 24" 7ft long 3/8 thick yesterday for a hybrid build I am doing for myself. It will be reverse flow and then a section will be direct cook separated by a baffle plate

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » July 13th, 2013, 11:51 am

Sounds like a great project TQ.

Smoker1 · Post by **Smoker1** » July 13th, 2013, 12:03 pm

How many gallons Is a24"x48" pipe can't seem to figure that out

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » July 13th, 2013, 12:21 pm

In order to calculate the volume of a pipe in gallons, you need to calculate the volume of a cylinder, as most pipes are cylindrical. The volume of a cylinder equals pi times the radius squared times the height. This will give you a measure in cubic feet. You then need to convert the cubic feet into gallons. One cubic foot equals 7.48051948 US gallons.

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TuscaloosaQ · Post by **TuscaloosaQ** » July 13th, 2013, 12:28 pm

DC you r not fat... You r just under tall!!!! LoL

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » July 13th, 2013, 12:39 pm

Gravity challenged is what I am....

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Smoker1 · Post by **Smoker1** » July 13th, 2013, 1:02 pm

Does the smoke stack go inside the cc any or do I keep it flush at the top of the pipe

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » July 13th, 2013, 1:26 pm

Just leave enough stack inside to make a nice weld - it'll work fine.

Smoker1 · Post by **Smoker1** » July 13th, 2013, 2:08 pm

Thanks for all th great info from everyone. When I signed up for this I figured it was just another forum were u post an no one listens I was very wrong about this one. What gag and type of expanded metal should I use for the cooking surface and charcoal/ wood basket.

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » July 13th, 2013, 2:40 pm

Welcome to the greatest site for building cookers. This is a very active site as you've already found out. We are here to anser any questions you may have and want to see you succeed as a builder.

Here is a link to a great bunch of calculators that you might find helpful with your build. http://www.handymath.com/

TuscaloosaQ · Post by **TuscaloosaQ** » July 13th, 2013, 3:07 pm

3 /4#9 flat for the grates and you can use that for charcoal also

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » July 14th, 2013, 5:03 am

I'm jealous you can get 3/4 #9 flat TQ because that would be great stuff. Around here they jump from 1/2 #13 flat to 1/4 inch standard.

Everything in between I would have to buy an entire sheet just to get it.
So I use the 1/2 #13 flat and I have been happy with it on everything so far.

Then again - I don't build very large smokers for whole hogs etc. either….

KenV · Post by **KenV** » July 14th, 2013, 8:14 am

Here ya go Rick!

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » July 14th, 2013, 8:44 am

Sheeesh!

Smoker1 · Post by **Smoker1** » July 14th, 2013, 5:46 pm

I have a pipe do I need to burn the inside of the barrel And what does that do. I don't have a lot of rust in the pipe it's dam near brand new

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » July 14th, 2013, 6:24 pm

Not necessarily. Generally the burn is to remove any "stuff" left behind, if the pipe was used.
Just wait until you cut it and take a flap disc to it.

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