- Apr 29, 2016
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I'm converting a warmer/proofer into a smoker. Inside dimensions is 18" wide, 26" deep, and 50" tall. Approximately 14 cubic feet area. The outer walls are stainless steel inner walls aluminum or ss. Wall thickness is 1" with fiberglass insulation. I installed hi temp silicone gasket on door. (which is also 1" thick with fiberglass insulation). I installed a 12x8 1000 watt 120v heat element. Temp only gets up to 150 degrees. So I installed a 2nd 1000 watt 120v heat element (same one) and them came up to 250 degrees. I would like to get up to 350 to 400 degrees not that I would cook or smoke at that temp but for quicker recovery time and better temp control I am using an Auber 1200 GPH pid controller which is plug and play. I am using a Bradley biscuit feeder for smoking, that has the inlet air vents built into it. Any one have an idea of what size of elements I need to get to where I need to be to get the temps I have set for max temps? thanks