DDave's Reverse Flow Build

[DDave]

I reserve the right to change the name of the thread. I have no idea when we will actually get going but here is our starting point.





It's got a few more plugs and crap around the side than I was hoping for. I figure I can use one of the 1-3/4" openings for the grease drain. I'm hoping maybe they can fill some of the others in and smooth them off.

[Fishawn]

Sweet! Good Luck on your build Dave Looks like a nice size

[SMOKE FREAK]

Man ya got me excited...Wanna see where this goes

[crusty ol salt]

Looks like a good start

[HawgHeaven]

Good to see a start on this project Dave... it is gonna be remarkable I'm sure! Can't wait to see the progress!

[barkonbutts]

Looks good, cant figure out what that green stuff is in the background though....keep us posted!! i got for just willing to do the project!!

[HawgHeaven]

What did this used to be in its previous life? Chemicals inside?

[strength_and_power]

What did this used to be in its previous life? Chemicals inside?

Vertical at compressor is my guess based on what looks to be a mounting foot


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[Richtee]

Shit..OK. I’ll get some pix. And look thru what I got. Don’t tell Ben Lang..OK?

I’ll bet before this is over it’d be easier maybe cheaper to buy one..but that’s not the point. I get it.

[HawgHeaven]

Vertical at compressor is my guess based on what looks to be a mounting foot

Yea, I was thinking a compressor of some sort.. Just curious... Sure has a lot of "fittings"...

[Richtee]

What did this used to be in its previous life? Chemicals inside?

Compressor oil and prolly still a little rust. Be fine with a sandblast. Gonna wanna do that anyway..get the paint off.

[DDave]

What did this used to be in its previous life? Chemicals inside?

Vertical at compressor is my guess based on what looks to be a mounting foot

It was listed as a "pressure tank" on craigslist.

Shit..OK. I’ll get some pix. And look thru what I got. Don’t tell Ben Lang..OK?

I’ll bet before this is over it’d be easier maybe cheaper to buy one..but that’s not the point. I get it.

Definitely easier but I don't know if it would be cheaper.

Lang 48 Patio Original delivered to me.
$2,727.65

KAT BBQ Smoker 48 x 20 picked up by me, 6 hour round trip.
$2,156.42

[TKOBBQ]

Did you ever check out www.smokebuilder.com
A lot of what your asking about grate height etc. is probably answered there.
You can Purge the tank, then cut it, then do a burn out to remove paint.

[Richtee]

Lang 48 Patio Original delivered to me.
$2,727.65

Woah. Guess I din’t realize they were that much...

Guess that’s good for me to know for re-sale if I sell mine

On edit: Jeebus a new 60D is $4200....

[Mark R]

Good start! If you can keep it reverse flow, you'll like it!
Much easier to control and keep temps even.