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    Kelvinator--going for full electric control

    haha yeah it's been a while.  Had to move to a university to finish the degree, left the old fridge at my folk's house.  I still have the parts and a full intention to finish it someday!  
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    Kelvinator--going for full electric control

    Hey Mike, I really like that idea...that's exactly what I was planning to do originally.  Can you send a picture of your setup my way?  It sounds like you have exactly what I'm going for: self-reloading, and self ash-dumping.  Also electric burn.  That's just what I'm hoping to achieve.  I'd...
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    Kelvinator--going for full electric control

    I like that idea.  At this point I'm still thinking about doing the venturi thing, because I know it's going to work--I've watched a bunch of youtube videos and have a pretty good idea of what to expect.  I haven't seen any open electric pellet burner systems.  I don't want to do the AMNPS...
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    Kelvinator--going for full electric control

    Mike--I really like the idea.  That's what I was thinking about doing originally...basically copy the Bradley idea but with pellets rather than bisquettes.  If this venturi thing doesn't work, that's what I'll do.   Also, here's another pic.   Air in through clear tube, smoke out through...
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    Kelvinator--going for full electric control

    UPDATE: I was given an old broken pellet stove.  I salvaged the auger feed system, consisting of the bearing, motor, and auger.  I'm going to make a Venturi pellet cold smoker, kind of like a Smoke Daddy...but SELF-EMPTYING and REFILLING.   I bought a metal pipe the right diameter for the...
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    Kelvinator--going for full electric control

    Continuing with the fridge itself this weekend.  I've again changed my mind about the insulation.  I got Roxul R-15.  So in theory I should be perfectly safe up to 300 degrees or more.  There isn't wood or any other combustible to worry about...just metal and Roxul.  I've also put flashing in...
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    Smokai Electric smoke generator

    Zootalaws...thanks so much!  That gives me a lot to go on.  When I find a suitable piece of pipe (I'm thinking square pipe, to make it easier to attach to stuff) I will certainly reply here with my design and results.   Your smokehouse looks great by the way.  
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    Smokai Electric smoke generator

    Thanks Zootalaws!  I plan to add a sort of grate above the 'floor', to let ash fall through.  I am hoping this will create a cleaner smoke...some of the SmokeDaddy owners talk about creosote accumulating in the pipes or even on the food.  If the ashes aren't right next to the smoke outlet...
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    Smokai Electric smoke generator

    The unit appears pretty simple...is there anything fancy inside?  Anything difficult to re-create in the venturi setup?  
  12. engineer

    Smokai Electric smoke generator

    Thanks, I appreciate it!
  13. engineer

    Smokai Electric smoke generator

    Lol.  I tried.  
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    Smokai Electric smoke generator

    Looks pretty simple to copy.  Can you tell me how much ash is left when it's used up all the pellets?  Also, are there any stats on the air pump...like, liters per minute?  I'm going to be making one and this info would be great to have.  Thanks a lot. 
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    Kelvinator--going for full electric control

    Here's my plan: I bought one or two of these.  I will get a steel can of some kind, drill a few holes in the base for air, and one to stick the heater rod in.  Put some pellets in on top of it, and I have smoke.  I haven't decided if I'll rig up a venturi pipe and fan, or just drill enough holes...
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    Kelvinator--going for full electric control

    The insulation is in great shape.  In fact the whole fridge is...very little rust or gunk on stuff.   I kind of want to create my own cold smoke generator rather than buy a Smoke Daddy, for several reasons.  (Saving money is not one of them.)  I think it's more fun to make stuff than to buy...
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    Kelvinator--going for full electric control

    UPDATE: I decided not to replace the insulation.  It's fiberglass so I'm not going to worry about it.  I bought a sheet of plain steel for the inside of the door...the place I bought it didn't have anything thinner than 18ga. so that's what I went with.  I had to cut it with a jigsaw.  I'm also...
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    Electrically turn smoke on/off?

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    Planning a fridge build

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    Kelvinator--going for full electric control

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