Fan for a offset smoker

[Smoky Joe]

Guys I have just got a new offset smoker. But i was wondering would a Fan help keep the temperature hotter for longer and if so dose anyone know of a good one that I could get in the UK.

What is your opinion?

[fleagle]

What make is that?

[Swindon_Ed]

Can you get a picture of the air vent at the firebox end as we'll need to see what that looks like to match it with a forced air system.

[Steve]

Off the shelf, you'll need to ship in from the US. They're a doddle to build using parts from eBay though.

I can point you in the right direction for all the parts and give you easy instructions on the build. Need to see your intakes though in order to visualise the blower adapter.

[Smoky Joe]

Ok thanks guys i will get a picture of the vent tomorrow and will post on Monday as busy over the weekend. I have to say it dosnt have a make i guess it is just a little company making them.

Gav

[Smoky Joe]

Hi Guys
Ok here is a picture of my intake the dimentions of the intake is 130mm Wide by 950mm High. If you need any more information message me.

Gav

[Steve]

That should be fairly easy to build a blower adapter for. You might need to drill a couple of holes for mount points though.

[Smoky Joe]

I dont think that would be a problem just as long as it works. What did you have in mind Steve.

Gav

[Steve]

What you want is an impeller type fan, something like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250567300503? ... 1801wt_952

You mount this using a stainless steel dog bowl and some sheet ally, then you build a PID controller, like in this thread http://www.bbbqs.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=1690

It's doable for about £50 but will likely cost a little more.

[Smoky Joe]

I have to say Steve i have looked at the like and the tread and i still would not know where to start. Looks great though. i know this sounds lazy. But is there one already to go that is not to over priced that i could get online?

Gav