Offsett build need help

[Tgrimmett]

I am building a offsett smoker, my cc is round 20x60.my fb is round 20x 24. I've got the ends welded in the pipes ,my question is I have a 8 inch round piece of pipe can I weld it to the top end of my fb an run the pipe threw the bottom of the cc . Or would it be best to cut out an join them to one another.

[Gizmo]

I would cut and join - less heat loss and more than likely more stable operating temp

[Grabber70Mach]

I would cut and join - less heat loss and more than likely more stable operating temp

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From infinity and beyond

[Big T]

and be sure to run your numbers through the pit calculator.

[Clover Ridge Smokers]

[Rodcrafter]

Looking at the math the 8" pipe is too small anyway it is only 50.24 square inches you need 60.32 square inches in your throat opening. As for the rest of what these guys are saying, I would agree.

[Tgrimmett]

I connected them end to end thanks for the replys, another ? On my exhaust pipe , I'm goin to have 2 grates. Should I enter the cc above the top rack or in between the 2?

[Big T]

On the top or end of the cc as high as you can get it and only sticking in the cc enough to get a good weld.

[Tgrimmett]

Thanks