1. When the vertical cabinet is NOT over the FB you do need to include the volume to get the correct size FB. You did great!AndrewPalmer71 wrote:Rodcrafter,
Thanks for these questions, seriously. Because I had searched the forums for the answer to these but could not find a definite answer. And I chose not to ask directly because I didn't know how to word it.. I guess in hindsight, the only dumb question is one not answered. So here goes..
I did include the volume of the existing vertical cabinet into my calculations for FB size and vents. Was this proper? I seem to remember coming across a discussion that mentioned you shouldn't factor in the volume of a vertical cabinet.. but I may be mistaken. Since I couldn't find the answer, I was prepared to reduce the dimensions of my firebox if I needed to.
The vertical cabinet that already exists will have an exhaust vent. On top. The design I was going for was the Yoder Durango. The only difference is that I will be able to completely close off the existing vertical smoke chamber and use my horizontal only, in reverse flow (hence the exhaust exiting above the firebox).
The exhaust above the firebox will also be able to be completely closed off for when I operate the rig as a traditional offset (like the Durango).
If I add the horizontal cabinet above the firebox, I would use the top of the firebox as the floor so that I could use the cabinet as a warming cabinet when I am operating the rig as a traditional offset.
I was hoping that you, Frank, and the other experts would chime in eventually. Lol. Thanks bud!
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RC, do you think it is possible to have this type of smoker operate as a reverse flow, utilizing the vertical chamber? I imagine it would be damn near impossible to get even temps between the two chambers.Rodcrafter wrote:1. When the vertical cabinet is NOT over the FB you do need to include the volume to get the correct size FB. You did great!AndrewPalmer71 wrote:Rodcrafter,
Thanks for these questions, seriously. Because I had searched the forums for the answer to these but could not find a definite answer. And I chose not to ask directly because I didn't know how to word it.. I guess in hindsight, the only dumb question is one not answered. So here goes..
I did include the volume of the existing vertical cabinet into my calculations for FB size and vents. Was this proper? I seem to remember coming across a discussion that mentioned you shouldn't factor in the volume of a vertical cabinet.. but I may be mistaken. Since I couldn't find the answer, I was prepared to reduce the dimensions of my firebox if I needed to.
The vertical cabinet that already exists will have an exhaust vent. On top. The design I was going for was the Yoder Durango. The only difference is that I will be able to completely close off the existing vertical smoke chamber and use my horizontal only, in reverse flow (hence the exhaust exiting above the firebox).
The exhaust above the firebox will also be able to be completely closed off for when I operate the rig as a traditional offset (like the Durango).
If I add the horizontal cabinet above the firebox, I would use the top of the firebox as the floor so that I could use the cabinet as a warming cabinet when I am operating the rig as a traditional offset.
I was hoping that you, Frank, and the other experts would chime in eventually. Lol. Thanks bud!
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2. I like that you can stop the flow through the VC, you may want to also make an adjustable baffle for it so when it is in use, it doesn't get more than it's share.
3. What I did on mine for when the VC is not in use I made an adjustable damper for the FB throat. I have a stack on all 3 of my CC(s), and I can run 3 very different temps with this larger FB. I don't have the exhaust from my CC going into the VC above the FB. I do have an opening through the top of the FB into the above VC, and a stack on it. But on mine I have an 2 inch layer of 2000* insulation then a second plate for the bottom of the VC. The opening is an adjustable 6x6 in opening. If you don't insulate and you don't have to you may want to put some air inlets at the bottom of that VC. It will get hotter than you may want for just warming.
I hope this does more good than harm. Oh and for the over sized FB when not needed you can burn a smaller fire and vent what you don't need when you have options.
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[emoji23][emoji23]ajfoxy wrote:Don't turn the fan on with the stack up...
Lol. RC, I am converting my utility trailer into a smoker trailer... but I agree. those tires have dang near had it.Rodcrafter wrote:Poor little tires
Making memories!
Added some rectangle tubing to the utility trailer and flipped the springs to give more height.Rodcrafter wrote:I fully understand, When I first put mine on a trailer it was an one axle,3500# cap. and it weighed 3850# so the axle was in no way going to survive when I changed my FB out to do what you just did. Of course I used 1/2" plate for the FB and now the rig weighs over 5'000#. So now it has two axles and it still screams a little when turning sharp. lol