New Smoker Build Questions
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 21:54
Hi guys/girls,
I'm just starting a new smoker build, I'm using a proofing cabinet similar to this one as a base
https://www.cookstore.ca/omcan-35-pan-c ... gI4iPD_BwE
I'm hoping its perfect for my needs as i needed something bigger than my masterbuilt, also, this will hold temps up to 180F and maintain humidity where I'd like. I'll be generating smoke with an Amazen Tube smoker 12" (just placing it in bottom once lit) . I'll only be using this smoker for snack sticks, jerky, kielbasa,etc. My questions are as follows:
1) Insulation (i'd like to insulate this for cold days. I am thinking of wrapping it in Rockwool Comfortboard 80 and using plywood to sheet it in. Any feedback or better suggestions?
2) Venting - was thinking a simple 4" diameter piece of Pipe at top with damper, where do I place it? Center? Also, do I need any venting at bottom to allow cool air in?
Obviously I want to avoid any hotspots wherever possible, so any tips you all have would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
I'm just starting a new smoker build, I'm using a proofing cabinet similar to this one as a base
https://www.cookstore.ca/omcan-35-pan-c ... gI4iPD_BwE
I'm hoping its perfect for my needs as i needed something bigger than my masterbuilt, also, this will hold temps up to 180F and maintain humidity where I'd like. I'll be generating smoke with an Amazen Tube smoker 12" (just placing it in bottom once lit) . I'll only be using this smoker for snack sticks, jerky, kielbasa,etc. My questions are as follows:
1) Insulation (i'd like to insulate this for cold days. I am thinking of wrapping it in Rockwool Comfortboard 80 and using plywood to sheet it in. Any feedback or better suggestions?
2) Venting - was thinking a simple 4" diameter piece of Pipe at top with damper, where do I place it? Center? Also, do I need any venting at bottom to allow cool air in?
Obviously I want to avoid any hotspots wherever possible, so any tips you all have would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance.