I am currently converting a large chest freezer into a propane smoker. I have already purchased a smoke generator and the sentry gas regulator. But -- I removed the door seals and now I need a door seal that will not melt. I need around 20ft. of the stuff. Where can I find??????? It seems that others have solved this mystery. Thanks.. :-\
I don't know if this will help you or not, but you could use High Temp RTV Silicone Gasket stuff from your local automotive parts store. Apply an even bead to one surface and let it cure before setting the surfaces together. Or, to get a molded seal, apply to one surface, cover with plastic wrap, close the door and let cure. Once cured, remove plastic wrap.
Might not be what you want, but it's an idea anyway.
I can't help you either but this stuff must be available somewhere.
Mike
What about using woodstove gasket material. I know they sell it in various places along with the cement they use to glue it on... Just a thought.
Maybe oven seal material?
Mike
MMMMMMMMMMM ... have a old freezer converted ......... been using it 3 years now .......... no problem with the factory seal ............. (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f51/headgames38/smokeready.jpg) its a magnetic one probably about 30 years old .......... no signs of it melting .... had internal temps of 290 F ...leaks a little and seems stiff .......... but hey its 30 years old . lol
I am old, leaking and stiff (wrong places) so guessing you conversion has some time left on it even now. 8)
lmao .... guess that sounded a little weird .......... but yes it barely leaks as you can see in one corner . I blame that on the seal not the heat from smoking .......... IF IT AINT BROKE DONT FIX IT ....... kind of theory ....I dont belive the bradley door seals are any special material .. just a normal refig/freezer seal made to size in black ........... and I hear you on the ... old leaking and stiff parts .. WCK ....... did you ever find the cure for that dreaded NASCAR disease?? .........Dick Trickle ........ lol
Since I have tossed the original door seals.....aaaAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!! Now to try the oven seals. Just got to find old ovens and remove the seals and try it..... dump diving is the term of the weekend... Thanks for the ideas.. The RVT sealant could possibly work also.
Here is what i use. Klick the link for the door seal.
http://www.alliedkenco.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2677&osCsid=8a0e23486cba1c1ae9677972542880a1
nepas
alliedkenco.com has a lot of smoker parts and accessories.
the red rtv sealant is food safe btw http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-F81160-Hi-Temp-Silicone-3-Ounce/dp/B0002UEN1A
Hi All,
Newbie here, looking around for ideas and parts, have seen various door seals for particular ovens that you might make fit and also universal sizes on a well known online auction site.
Hope that helps a little??
may want to look into a local appliance parts supply and ask for a magnetic door gasket that you can cut to size and go from there
This place has fireplace and stove parts, they may have something you can use.
http://www.gascoals.net/Accessories/RutlandHeatSafe/WoodStoveDoorGasket/tabid/935/Default.aspx (http://www.gascoals.net/Accessories/RutlandHeatSafe/WoodStoveDoorGasket/tabid/935/Default.aspx)
http://www.alliedkenco.com/gasket-smokehouse.aspx