Converting a propane upright to pellet

[Reginald]

I have already converted a warming cabinet to a smoker. It has a traeger hopper with a Smoke Daddy Sportsman series controller. I like it but it is too big for some of the things I do. I was considering converting a smaller propane/charcoal cabinet smoker to a pellet. I already have the hopper and you can get either cheap on marketplace. My concern is being able to keep the temp low in a smaller cabinet. (100-150). Does anyone have experience with this or any words of wisdom? Thanks.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Maybe convert to electric? Then add a smoke generator?

 

[Reginald]

Maybe convert to electric? Then add a smoke generator?

That was another thought. Why bother converting if I could just get an electric one and use a smoke tube? Maybe I just like tinkering too much.

 

[normanaj]

Find a used MES on Craigslist or marketplace and add a PID and mailbox mod. That setup will do everything you want.

 

[SmokinEdge]

That was another thought. Why bother converting if I could just get an electric one and use a smoke tube? Maybe I just like tinkering too much.

Keeping temps in the 100’s is not for pellet pots. Pellets are for bbq and grilling temps.

An electric converted to PID (as mentioned) is a better option. Propane can work too, that’s what powers my big smokehouse.

What are you wanting to smoke?

 

[chopsaw]

Does anyone have experience with this or any words of wisdom? Thanks.

I see no reason why you couldn't make it work .
I recently added a hanging rod to my SmokeFire and it works just fine .
I've done SS chubs ,

and a couple small hams ,

Both without issue , but the temps were probably in the lower 200's .
If you watch the IT of what you're smoking and pull at the proper time , it works .

 

[Reginald]

Keeping temps in the 100’s is not for pellet pots. Pellets are for bbq and grilling temps.

An electric converted to PID (as mentioned) is a better option. Propane can work too, that’s what powers my big smokehouse.

What are you wanting to smoke?

It would be for snack sticks and summer sausages. That’s what the big one is for but I want one for smaller batches. I like to start low. Electric is probably the way to go.