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Turning an old ceramic lined stainless steel freezer into a smoker

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    I have an old ceramic lined stainless steel freezer from a restaurant I used to own. I need some advice on an electric burner, and PID thermostat system that I can but to get it up and running. I also need info on vents, chimney, and door sealants suppliers. thanks in advance!

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      Dave R There is some good information here https://meatgistics.waltonsinc.com/topic/644/cold-smoker here https://meatgistics.waltonsinc.com/topic/1217/i-need-a-new-smoker/
      and especially here https://meatgistics.waltonsinc.com/topic/1162/diy-smoker-remodel

      Maybe rhjbarney would be nice enough to share with you where he got some of those parts for his massive remodel?

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        Dave R There is some good information here https://meatgistics.waltonsinc.com/topic/644/cold-smoker here https://meatgistics.waltonsinc.com/topic/1217/i-need-a-new-smoker/
        and especially here https://meatgistics.waltonsinc.com/topic/1162/diy-smoker-remodel

        Maybe rhjbarney would be nice enough to share with you where he got some of those parts for his massive remodel?

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        Jonathon
        Thanks for the info!

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          I have an old ceramic lined stainless steel freezer from a restaurant I used to own. I need some advice on an electric burner, and PID thermostat system that I can but to get it up and running. I also need info on vents, chimney, and door sealants suppliers. thanks in advance!

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          Dave R
          That will make a nice smoker
          For my home build for the pid i used fireboard which is wifi then you would be able to control your smoker from your cellphone from anywhere you have cell service. the door gasket i got from Amazon 1 inch stove rope gasket . heating element i made mine 220 VAC electric dryer element 5400 watt. The fireboard is meant to control a 12 volt fan but wired it up to a solid state relay which turns the heating element on and off accordingly to the temperature you set.
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            Dave R
            That will make a nice smoker
            For my home build for the pid i used fireboard which is wifi then you would be able to control your smoker from your cellphone from anywhere you have cell service. the door gasket i got from Amazon 1 inch stove rope gasket . heating element i made mine 220 VAC electric dryer element 5400 watt. The fireboard is meant to control a 12 volt fan but wired it up to a solid state relay which turns the heating element on and off accordingly to the temperature you set.
            20190309_092811.jpg 20190309_092831.jpg 20190309_092614.jpg 20190406_141719.jpg 20190324_103110.jpg

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            rhjbarney
            Thanks, I was hoping to stay with 110 v, but I’m learning it may require 220 v for the large chamber I have. I appreciate the assistance.

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              rhjbarney
              Thanks, I was hoping to stay with 110 v, but I’m learning it may require 220 v for the large chamber I have. I appreciate the assistance.

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              Dave R
              Been there with the 110 VAC with mine the most you can get out of it is about 1100 watt of heat and for a large smoker it was ok for snack sticks only need 175 degrees max but if you want to do pork butt or brisket you’ll need around 240 degrees. That’s why I switched to 220 volt.

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                https://bbqgaskets.com/

                Grandpa butchered 80 hogs the year he was 80. I buy pork butts to make sausage.

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                  Dave R
                  Been there with the 110 VAC with mine the most you can get out of it is about 1100 watt of heat and for a large smoker it was ok for snack sticks only need 175 degrees max but if you want to do pork butt or brisket you’ll need around 240 degrees. That’s why I switched to 220 volt.

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                  rhjbarney thanks for the information.
                  The main items I would make would be snack sticks, summer sausage. I have other smokers for pork butt and brisket. I appreciate the assistance.

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                    https://bbqgaskets.com/

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                    RandyNight Thanks for the link.

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