hot plate for home made smoker ?

HammondSeaRanger · 11-12-2003, 12:37 PM

Hello,

I am in the process of building a smoker. IT's 44" high x 27" wide. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

I am looking for a hot plate. Anyone have suggestions or advice ? [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img]

Even better any of you have one sitting around you want to sell or trade for ?

Thanks for the input ! :grin:

Dipnet · 11-12-2003, 08:59 PM

Try Goodwill or St.Vincent dePaul.

Dipnet :grin:

Streetwalker · 11-12-2003, 09:15 PM

I have a spare, cuase I learned the hard way that there is a fusable link in them that apparently goes out at 150 when they are in a closed evironment, you are welcome to have it. It is dissassembled at the moment. I can show you how to rewire SAFELY w/out the link. they can be had new at Bi-mart for $11.00

HammondSeaRanger · 11-12-2003, 11:26 PM

streetwalker you have mail ...

Old MAn River · 11-15-2003, 01:05 PM

I never have tested my smoker,but I have heard
135-150 is a good range to start at [img]graemlins/idea.gif[/img] outside
temp. plays a lot into the scheme. good luck

11-15-2003, 02:11 PM

I usualy smoke cool, 85-95 degrees, so I prefer 80-160 degree range.

freespool · 11-15-2003, 02:13 PM

BP,my dad made a smoker out of an old refrigerator. He went through a couple hot plates until he switched to a heavy duty model. He also extended the adjustment knob outside the smoker,so he could adjust the heat without opening the door. He used a small castiron frying pan for the wood chips. Also to prevent fires,install a shield to stop the meat from dripping right on the hot plate.

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maggot · 11-15-2003, 02:18 PM

Ive used electric skillets,,,,,,,,,,,they are cheap and easy to regulate the heat.

HammondSeaRanger · 11-15-2003, 02:21 PM

i like the idea of building a cover to protesct the burner ..i will have to play with that idea to figure a sytem to allow the smoke & heat, but block the drip .. (window screen?)

off to the think tank ...

Electric skillets huh .. i'll look into that.

11-15-2003, 02:23 PM

Old refrigerators are an eyesore :smile: Yea like I don�t have lots of eyesores around the barn already

Build a framework out of 1x2�s, side it with shakes and use oven racks. You will have a nice looking as well as functional smoker.

[ 11-15-2003, 05:51 PM: Message edited by: Keta ]

Old MAn River · 11-15-2003, 11:00 PM

Watch the temperature with a hot plate,look for
one with some type of adjustment.You don't want to be too hot or too cold. [img]graemlins/idea.gif[/img] Just food for
thought,put a hanging thermometer in your smoker.

HammondSeaRanger · 11-15-2003, 11:49 PM

The Smoker is made out of Plywood. What are your suggestions as to the internal Temp. ?

Thanks.