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patrickl:
I thought those automated temperature controllers were cool. Didn't someone here post a link to a DIY one? It controls airflow to keep the temperature in the BBQ/smoker constant.

hng:

--- Quote from: patrickl on July 23, 2007, 11:54:06 am ---I thought those automated temperature controllers were cool. Didn't someone here post a link to a DIY one? It controls airflow to keep the temperature in the BBQ/smoker constant.

--- End quote ---

I've seen that before. The problem is you have to have a constant fuel supply. You  can dump a whole bunch of charcoal in, and it will slowly burn down. The amount of wood you would need for the same amount of time would be 3-4 times the size of the firebox. Now if instead of just using a fan, it had actuators to open/close the chimney and air inlet, as well as a conveyor belt for adding wood, it might be worthwile.

Aside from constant heat output issues with wood, I've also noticed that you get better smoke if the log is just smoldering on a bed of hot coals.

geomartin:
One weekend back in the college days, my parents were away and I was supposed to check on my kid brother for them.  He had decided to smoke a turkey in my dad's smoker and he didn't know he was supposed to soak the wood overnight.  Long story short, I showed up in time to see the Fire Department extinguishing the remains of my dad's redwood deck :banghead:  Remember to soak your wood or it will burn too hot!

jbox:
So I should soak it in methylated spirits first?  ;D

Jouster:
On what other boards can a thread this popular be started with a one word subject...and a one word body???  Seriously?   :dunno

Jouster

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