I've got 14lbs of butt that needs to hit the smoker tomorrow with thunderstorms in the forecast. This got me wondering about all the talented folks out there who smoke in the garage. Any pics of permanent vented garage setups out there? This rain has me looking for some ideas. I'd love to see...
I'm one of those that recommends against the idea ---
BUT lots of folks here do it with no trouble.
Just remember Murphy's Law (and your family)...
Your call.
Awrighten.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O81gK_kQi_8/Tj6oAuHTwFI/AAAAAAAAACQ/mN07ceK1Hxc/s800/BradleyOnFire.jpg)
Well hal4uk does have a good point. But a detached garage is the first consideration. my second was I never leave the area or sleep whiles its going. I use my Auber Pid, my maverick 732 I set alarms for temps above unexpected. If I cant see the cooker I can see my maverick. I have several fire extinguishers placed in strategic areas. And with all this I feel fairly safe and haven't had no problems. Oh yes i forgot a biig one. Every thing is out and cleaned before the next smoke. absolutely no grease build up to start a fire. And when smoking chickens or greasy items I empty all grease regularly. So with that all said and that i don't recommend it here's mine.
it's vented thru a roof chimney using my 3 " PVC to extend into pipe. I get no smoke into garage at all. Except when I open door which I do at times because I like the smell there. LOL
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Thanks Hal4uk. Point taken. Murphey's Law hit me today. First time I parked my truck outside the garage in a year = Hail storm.
I have a detach garage (and home owner's insurance ;)) which makes this garage smoking a little more tempting however.
Viper 125 - That's exactly what I'm talking about! Very nice. Any pics of the venting pvc / pipe combo? Did you take it out the side of the garage with flexible?
That looks like 4'' pvc vs. 3'' correct? What's the seal made of connecting to the smoker?
Yeah.. "Detached" makes a lot of difference.
(as well as common sense precautions)...
Some others will be along soon with pics their setups (lots of folks here DO THIS --- but, make no mistake, they are careful about it)
What part of STL are you in?
Ohh... One more thing...
(I saw your avatar)
Welcome to the SEC, BROTHER! ;D ;)
STLstyle
I'm one who has 2 built in smokers in a heated detached garage. Although I really hate looking at the photo that Hal posted for many reasons but mainly because it doesn't tell the story of what occurred. Although fires are rare, you have to respect and acknowledge the risks. I have yet to hear about a fire that occurred for no apparent reason. Usually operator error.
My setup works perfectly and works perfectly safe for a number of reasons.
- my smoke generator is mounted in a permanent cold smoke setup. In other words there is no way for grease to drip on smoldering spent pucks.
- I always clean my V-pan after every use. This protects against the V-pan drain plugging and potentially leaking onto the elements. In addition, when doing things like butts, occasionally scrape the V-pan to ensure it hasn't plugged the drain hole. (I think someone mentioned that the never units have a V-pan with a larger drain hole.)
- Never, and I'll repeat, never allow your meat to be touching the walls of the smoker, especially the back of the smoker. What happens is the grease can run down the wall and potentially get onto the elements.
In addition to this my big smoker also runs redundant controllers that operate as a high limit to add a further safety.
So.. my 2 cents is, through proper safe practices, procedures, and maintenance you can eliminate the majority of the problems that cause a fire in the first place. However, if you don't... well... you can end up with a photo like Hal posted.
We all use ovens and stoves in our homes. How many people use a pan or pot of oil on the stove. Certainly not the safest thing but it is done on a regular basis. In addition, I don't know about your neck of the woulds but around here our butcher shops all have smokers built into their shops as well. There are proper ways to do it but if your not going to take all the precautions then the risk will be higher.
Mike
Hal4uk,
I'm from St. Charles, MO. Thanks for the info and thanks for the warm welcome to the SEC. Maybe the Tigers can meet the Cats in the Final 4? That would sure be nice to see...
Mike,
Thanks for the tips.
I'll make sure to take that all into consideration if I make the move.
Quote from: STLstyle on March 15, 2012, 08:07:09 PM
Thanks Hal4uk. Point taken. Murphey's Law hit me today. First time I parked my truck outside the garage in a year = Hail storm.
I have a detach garage (and home owner's insurance ;)) which makes this garage smoking a little more tempting however.
Viper 125 - That's exactly what I'm talking about! Very nice. Any pics of the venting pvc / pipe combo? Did you take it out the side of the garage with flexible?
That looks like 4'' pvc vs. 3'' correct? What's the seal made of connecting to the smoker?
No it's 3" PVC and the adapter on top is nothing more then the floor adapter that bolts to the floor you fasten your toilet to. Fits good and has slots that allow me to adjust my vent if needed. My chimney is a old metal one that was for a gas heater. It's 4-5 inch pipe. It goes thru the attic and out the roof. PVC would be fine for this though. I simply inserted my pVC about 12 inches into the inside of the pipe. Not sealed or any thing. The draft pulls the smoke up fine. Also I dont fasten the adapter to the smoker , it just sits on top. This way I can just lift and insert probes. I have my Auber probes thru the top. My mavericks I either put thru the top or thru the door depends. But normally all 4 go thru the top. I just unplug my maverick and take inside and leave probes in it mostly. Not being fastened seems to work better for me as its more versatile. Plus the draft from the chimney pulls all the smoke out just fine. I havnt even cemented the pipes together as there is no need to. I would recommend if you do this put a tee at the bottom of the drop to allow for moisture to drop through. As humidity builds on walls and some times runs back. Not a problem most the time just something I prefer.
Also I'm with Mr Walleye. I run an electric stove, even a gas stove for over 50 years with no problems. But others because of their own mistakes burn houses down with the same stoves. My electric oven has a electric coil exposed in the bottom. To me thats more dangerous then the Bradley. Of coarse removing the burning wood from the cabinet makes it a lot safer too. A little oil on steal burns off and usually thats it. But put the same on a piece of wood and light and you have a fire. All the bigger restaurants here have electric smokers built in their kitchens.
Quote from: STLstyle on March 16, 2012, 05:39:42 AM
I'm from St. Charles, MO. Thanks for the info and thanks for the warm welcome to the SEC. Maybe the Tigers can meet the Cats in the Final 4? That would sure be nice to see...
Small world. I work in St. Charles, live in west St. Louis county. I attended college at Kansas State. Missouri basketball fans probably remember them from several meetings this season. :)
Anyway, I put my smoker on my covered front porch if it looks like it will rain during a cooking session.
I'm using mine on the front porch day because of the rain. It will be fine and I will bethere to watch it. ;)
Don't get me wrong wasn't trying to say any thing wrong. I would never presume to tell some one what to do just a friendly warning. I hope you didnt take it the wrong way.
Quote from: 4given on March 16, 2012, 11:00:51 AM
I'm using mine on the front porch day because of the rain. It will be fine and I will bethere to watch it. ;)
Here's my rig in the garage. Like you said, don't venture away from it or sleep and things are perfect. Makes the garage smell REAL nice ;)
(http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u358/ComaxRacing/Various/HPIM1233.jpg)
I'M the worst over here i think, i'm using mine into my kitchen. Never had any trouble at all.
TedEBear
QuoteSmall world. I work in St. Charles, live in west St. Louis county. I attended college at Kansas State. Missouri basketball fans probably remember them from several meetings this season.
Anyway, I put my smoker on my covered front porch if it looks like it will rain during a cooking session.
I hang my head in sorrow and am on a generous ration of bourbon. My Tigers were defeated by 15 seed Norfork St. My avatar will never change but I admit this is a low point as ulumni and fanhood...
Oh well, there's 14lbs of pork butt I hope will chear me up.
Quote from: STLstyle on March 16, 2012, 04:35:14 PM
TedEBear
I hang my head in sorrow and am on a generous ration of bourbon. My Tigers were defeated by 15 seed Norfork St. My avatar will never change but I admit this is a low point as ulumni and fanhood...
Oh well, there's 14lbs of pork butt I hope will chear me up.
Even though I'm not a Tigers fan I would have liked for them to have made it a bit further. They were a great team this season.
That 14 lbs of pork butt will keep you busy for 20 hours or so. I'm heading up to St. Charles for a century ride on the KATY Trail later this morning. If the wind is blowing right maybe I'll smell the smoke as I ride near you. :)
Toker,
Kitchen huh? I feel better now talking garage...
CoreyMac,
That's a sweet setup man! If you do have a fire, it looks like you got enough Penzoil off to the right of your smoker to keep her hot for a while!
TedEBear,
Hope you had a nice ride today and got a whiff... Got to have been hit by the rain though? Had hail again today at the house at 5pm...
Thanks for all input and pics!
Yeah in my kitchen ;D easier with my physical handicap. I'M in wheelchair. But after the smoke time, i always put a pan under the meat like in a regular oven.
Quote from: STLstyle on March 16, 2012, 04:35:14 PM
I hang my head in sorrow and am on a generous ration of bourbon. My Tigers were defeated by 15 seed Norfork St. My avatar will never change but I admit this is a low point as ulumni and fanhood...
I wuz pullin' for Mizzou.. Y'all had a helluva year.
My Wildcats have to play Indiana next week (one of the two teams that beat us this year), but I think we can take 'em this time ;)
Anyhow...
What time is DUKE playing tomorrow? (
pffffffffttttt...)
Quote from: Toker on March 17, 2012, 07:21:57 PM
Yeah in my kitchen ;D easier with my physical handicap. I'M in wheelchair. But after the smoke time, i always put a pan under the meat like in a regular oven.
I would be ok with it. Its just another appliance to me just like a stove. Keep it clean and be careful like any thing else. All the fires i have seen seems like user error one way or the other. Experience helps also. So be careful and keep on smoking.
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That is what i think too. Just one thing to be carefull, evacuating the smoke through the window with a fan to make sure my fire detector doesn't learn I'm smoking inside. But so far, he doesn't know ;D
Quote from: STLstyle on March 17, 2012, 07:06:54 PMTedEBear,
Hope you had a nice ride today and got a whiff... Got to have been hit by the rain though? Had hail again today at the house at 5pm...
I was off the trail by around 4:30, so I didn't see any hail. I did get more than my share of rain the final 40 miles. I didn't mind that but I could have done without the lightning.
The rain must have washed away the smoke coming from your Bradley. I didn't smell anyone smoking anything yesterday. ;D Hope the pork butt turned out OK and it didn't get rained out.
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(http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o488/WIPF/1332082628.jpg)
I installed a range hood in my garage.works like a charm
One of the reasons I don't sweat the smoker in the garage is because I am a worry wort. I would't feel safe just leaving it go. So I am continually looking and watching. I do keep my Erie boat in there. And it gives me a reason to stay and work on it more. Always some thing to install or adjust. I learned my lesson when single. I almost burnt a house I owned down. Lucky it was a duplex. I lived down stairs and had got off work late as usual. My girl friend now wife. Was also getting off at 11:00 So I promised her a couple nice steaks.Well between working two full time jobs and the hour oh also the beer I got tired. Sit down on the couch and fell asleep. Upstairs renters tried to wake me when the smoke filled there apartment upstairs. Wife had come and no answer so figured I was still working. Lucky my renters knew my family and called my Dad. He come over and had a pass key. Got me out of the house and the firemen vented the smoke.Well the steaks were ashes and the pan about melted. Could have ended up a lot worse. Don't drink these days, but after that when I did I didn't cook with out people around. And I never , never leave a stove,grill or cooker of any type unattended.
Quote from: viper125 on March 18, 2012, 08:19:07 AM
One of the reasons I don't sweat the smoker in the garage is because I am a worry wort. I would't feel safe just leaving it go. So I am continually looking and watching. I do keep my Erie boat in there. And it gives me a reason to stay and work on it more. Always some thing to install or adjust. I learned my lesson when single. I almost burnt a house I owned down. Lucky it was a duplex. I lived down stairs and had got off work late as usual. My girl friend now wife. Was also getting off at 11:00 So I promised her a couple nice steaks.Well between working two full time jobs and the hour oh also the beer I got tired. Sit down on the couch and fell asleep. Upstairs renters tried to wake me when the smoke filled there apartment upstairs. Wife had come and no answer so figured I was still working. Lucky my renters knew my family and called my Dad. He come over and had a pass key. Got me out of the house and the firemen vented the smoke.Well the steaks were ashes and the pan about melted. Could have ended up a lot worse. Don't drink these days, but after that when I did I didn't cook with out people around. And I never , never leave a stove,grill or cooker of any type unattended.
Close call! Praise God you were not hurt!
Yes and it was a authorized indoor stove too! LOL
@coreymac: what kind of sexy lady do i see in the foreground of your pic?
I keep mine on the deck in a Suncast shed that I modified with a vent so I can cook in the rain and snow with the doors closed.
Quote from: Kahunas on May 20, 2012, 05:53:17 AM
I keep mine on the deck in a Suncast shed that I modified with a vent so I can cook in the rain and snow with the doors closed.
I'd love to see what that set-up looks like. I've been trying to come up with an idea to house/use mine in non-ideal weather conditions.
Quote from: Marko723 on June 14, 2012, 07:54:13 AM
Quote from: Kahunas on May 20, 2012, 05:53:17 AM
I keep mine on the deck in a Suncast shed that I modified with a vent so I can cook in the rain and snow with the doors closed.
I'd love to see what that set-up looks like. I've been trying to come up with an idea to house/use mine in non-ideal weather conditions.
Ill take a picture tonight and send it to you.
Quote from: Marko723 on June 14, 2012, 07:54:13 AM
I'd love to see what that set-up looks like. I've been trying to come up with an idea to house/use mine in non-ideal weather conditions.
Here are a few:
Brand new and smokin' now I have Pictures (http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=20133.0)
BDS Storage (http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=23475.0)
Just remember! Even next to the house or garage,sitting on a deck or porch is as dangerous as smoking in a garage or more. I use a garage not hooked to the house. you live and sleep in the house. And these things if not handled correctly or allowed to build up grease and things are dangerous. So no matter where you decide to house it. Keep it clean and free of oil and grease. We wash racks and pan and vpan every time. Also clean grease from cabinet. Also consider a permanent cold smoking system. THis removes the wood and smoldering embers that are most likely to cause the fire. The electric element has no spark or flame just like a electric oven. And a very slim chance of starting a fire. Also dont let what you are smoking touch or even to close to the walls,or it will run down past the v tray. Being careful and clean you wont have any problems. They use the same type systems and even some Bradleys in resturants inside to smoke too!
Quote from: TedEbear on June 14, 2012, 08:37:41 AM
Quote from: Marko723 on June 14, 2012, 07:54:13 AM
I'd love to see what that set-up looks like. I've been trying to come up with an idea to house/use mine in non-ideal weather conditions.
Here are a few:
Brand new and smokin' now I have Pictures (http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=20133.0)
BDS Storage (http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=23475.0)
Nice and compact, easy to blend in to the rest of the yard.
Thanks for sharing!
Mark
Quote from: viper125 on June 14, 2012, 11:41:47 AM
Just remember! Even next to the house or garage,sitting on a deck or porch is as dangerous as smoking in a garage or more. I use a garage not hooked to the house. you live and sleep in the house. And these things if not handled correctly or allowed to build up grease and things are dangerous. So no matter where you decide to house it. Keep it clean and free of oil and grease. We wash racks and pan and vpan every time. Also clean grease from cabinet. Also consider a permanent cold smoking system. THis removes the wood and smoldering embers that are most likely to cause the fire. The electric element has no spark or flame just like a electric oven. And a very slim chance of starting a fire. Also dont let what you are smoking touch or even to close to the walls,or it will run down past the v tray. Being careful and clean you wont have any problems. They use the same type systems and even some Bradleys in resturants inside to smoke too!
Excellent tips! Thanks!
I'm handy with wood tools, so odds are I'll build something that can be placed near the back of the yard away from the house and garage. As I see the pictures, I'm getting a better idea of size, air flow, and what safety precautions I need to take. (i.e. metal roof vs asphalt shingles).
Mark
Quote from: Marko723 on June 14, 2012, 12:01:42 PM
I'm handy with wood tools, so odds are I'll build something that can be placed near the back of the yard away from the house and garage.
If you want to build one as opposed to something like the plastic Suncast here's an idea:
Habitat for the OBS (http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=16087.0)
Quote from: TedEbear on June 14, 2012, 05:33:34 PM
Quote from: Marko723 on June 14, 2012, 12:01:42 PM
I'm handy with wood tools, so odds are I'll build something that can be placed near the back of the yard away from the house and garage.
If you want to build one as opposed to something like the plastic Suncast here's an idea:
Habitat for the OBS (http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=16087.0)
That`s a nice looking unit. The only thing that I haven`t noticed on most of the units is a fresh air intake into the cabinet. I assume there needs to be some type of fresh air vent if the doors are closed.
Since folks are sharin'
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc186/Scotty-G_photos/TARDIS%20Smoker/06HotSmoke.jpg)
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc186/Scotty-G_photos/TARDIS%20Smoker/01Front.jpg)
got my cabinet outside
made a few runs and it works great!
no smoke build up inside when its running
can operate in the rain, at night and can even keep the doors closed :D
Hot and cold smoke capable
Now that is cool Scotty-G
Tardis rocks!
Tip on the Suncast cabinets... They are top heavy and act like a sail in the wind, so you'll want to secure it to something.
WOW - Scotty-G That rocks!
Quote from: hal4uk on March 15, 2012, 07:39:32 PM
I'm one of those that recommends against the idea ---
BUT lots of folks here do it with no trouble.
Just remember Murphy's Law (and your family)...
Your call.
Awrighten.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O81gK_kQi_8/Tj6oAuHTwFI/AAAAAAAAACQ/mN07ceK1Hxc/s800/BradleyOnFire.jpg)
hal4uk, do you have any particulars on this photo? I am planning to smoke in the garage during the winter but this photo is scary. Do you know what caused this fire? Thanks.
Dean
Yes dont clean and let grease build up or let it run on pucks and you get this. Surprised Bradley hasn't forbidden the photo since they have some threads of it. I suppose if you drink a lot and don't clean your tools this would be a possibility. But with out proof of any thing else I can not see how this is possible. If it was so dangerous. Your electric ovens would be burning down houses daily. nothing inside to burn but grease or wood pucks. Use it correctly and set it up with a cold smoke box and it would be really hard to do!
Quote from: dsmiley on June 18, 2012, 04:20:31 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on March 15, 2012, 07:39:32 PM
I'm one of those that recommends against the idea ---
BUT lots of folks here do it with no trouble.
Just remember Murphy's Law (and your family)...
Your call.
Awrighten.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O81gK_kQi_8/Tj6oAuHTwFI/AAAAAAAAACQ/mN07ceK1Hxc/s800/BradleyOnFire.jpg)
hal4uk, do you have any particulars on this photo? I am planning to smoke in the garage during the winter but this photo is scary. Do you know what caused this fire? Thanks.
Dean
I forgot who posted this mishap originally --- it was a year or two ago.
I just saved the image so I'd have it handy for responses to questions like this post.
No doubt, it involved a bit of "operator error", but hey ---
you ever make a mistake?Only takes
one time.
I ain't telling anyone not to try it (some have done it safely for years)...
Got wife? kids? dog?
Bottom line: It's
your house.
Someone might jackslap me (
again) for my opinion on this matter.
But, if just one of y'all are still alive next week cause I post
sumthin' to think about, I really don't care.
P.S. ---- That mishap image ain't peculiar to Bradley Smokers.
Any smoker (or grill, or related fire-prone doo-dad)
could burn down your house.
That's why they say "Outdoor Use Only".
Awrighten.
Yes you are right. Including your stove oven,heater,toaster, or coffee maker to name a couple. Any thing using electric, gas of any sort. But failing to clean grease,dirt or oil is not an operator error its stupidity and uncleanliness. Just saying house burn from all sort of things daily. And these are no more dangerous. Lets not forget all the natural gas lines in home blowing up houses. Even some trucks cares and even planes wreaking into homes. Pot holes sucking up complete blocks, oh an earthquakes tornados and more. Man might be safer to camp out in a tent. Houses are just down right unsafe! :-[
Quote from: Scotty-G on June 15, 2012, 12:02:45 AM
Since folks are sharin'
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc186/Scotty-G_photos/TARDIS%20Smoker/06HotSmoke.jpg)
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc186/Scotty-G_photos/TARDIS%20Smoker/01Front.jpg)
got my cabinet outside
made a few runs and it works great!
no smoke build up inside when its running
can operate in the rain, at night and can even keep the doors closed :D
Hot and cold smoke capable
Scotty is that a dryer vent hose you used? Did you use the dryer vent cap on the outside?
At HomeDepot I found some rigid 4" aluminum tubing (I guess it is dryer vent hose).
and found in the same area of HomeDepot a connecting piece that transitions from 4" circlular to rectangle (dryer vent cap?).
Bent the outside rim to close the gap and backfilled with a strip of foam to seal.
On the outside put a screen mesh w/ cover vent slats.
If you want, I can try and get some picts of the outside, back, top where the vent cap is - just let me know.
I bought the ridgit PVC pipe for smoke stack and used the plastic mounting bracket for a toilet to fasten to my smoker. It has slots that still allow the vent to work if you ever use it. Easy to assemble,cheap and lasts a life time. I would also consider a drain if your stack is going up instead of out the wall. A t-fitting the bottom curve with a cap will work great. No dirty water or condensation driping into the smoker.
Quote from: Scotty-G on June 27, 2012, 09:16:45 AM
At HomeDepot I found some rigid 4" aluminum tubing (I guess it is dryer vent hose).
and found in the same area of HomeDepot a connecting piece that transitions from 4" circlular to rectangle (dryer vent cap?).
Bent the outside rim to close the gap and backfilled with a strip of foam to seal.
On the outside put a screen mesh w/ cover vent slats.
If you want, I can try and get some picts of the outside, back, top where the vent cap is - just let me know.
that would be cool. I am going to intall mine in my storage shed and need to vent the smoke so my lawnmower don't smell like hickory! :o
Quote from: viper125 on June 27, 2012, 10:55:00 AM
I bought the ridgit PVC pipe for smoke stack and used the plastic mounting bracket for a toilet to fasten to my smoker. It has slots that still allow the vent to work if you ever use it. Easy to assemble,cheap and lasts a life time. I would also consider a drain if your stack is going up instead of out the wall. A t-fitting the bottom curve with a cap will work great. No dirty water or condensation driping into the smoker.
Mine is going out the wall.
I probably still add the drain for preventive measure as it is cheap.
Quote from: hal4uk on June 26, 2012, 08:15:05 PM
I forgot who posted this mishap originally --- it was a year or two ago.
I just saved the image so I'd have it handy for responses to questions like this post.
No doubt, it involved a bit of "operator error", but hey --- you ever make a mistake?
Only takes one time.
I ain't telling anyone not to try it (some have done it safely for years)...
Got wife? kids? dog?
Bottom line: It's your house.
Someone might jackslap me (again) for my opinion on this matter.
But, if just one of y'all are still alive next week cause I post sumthin' to think about, I really don't care.
P.S. ---- That mishap image ain't peculiar to Bradley Smokers.
Any smoker (or grill, or related fire-prone doo-dad) could burn down your house.
That's why they say "Outdoor Use Only".
Awrighten.
Thanks, Hal. This brings up a good point. I NEED a fire extinguisher on my smoking cabinet. Never thought of it before. I will be doing that ASAP. I have a detached garage (100' from the house) and when it was built last year I had them put in a 6" vent in the back wall for the new kitchen range hood that I got for $40 from a guy who got stuck with 14 of them. I had the hood, vent, and piping before the garage framing was done. The garage will have heat this coming winter so I want to be smoking while I'm out there doing other things. I live in Maine and winters can be nasty enough so that smoking on our open deck is just not something I want to do. I do grill all winter out there but when I smoke I tend to spend lots of time with the smoker. Why not be comfortable in the garage? However, I understand your caution about this sort of thing because it is intended for "Outdoor Use Only". And that is a scary photo!
Dean
Well I have two in my detached garage with the smoker. One by the door going in. and one closer to the smoker. Also have one in my car and truck outside the door. I don't ever go to far when smoking and have never sleep while smoking. Couldn't if i tried. Always set my maverick alarms. Always with me when I'm smoking. Always kept clean too! I think a little common sense would prevent it. After all most accidents is a slight lack of it. Smoking is a big deal in this area and ive yet to see a house or garage fire. But have all the others I stated. Most people bring on their own troubles. Some dont worry enough and some are parinoid.
Dangit, Viper!
There you go again...
I wuz just sayin' my piece to save all da innocent children and puppies and guppies and butterflies and such...
I'm coming to your house and eating all your fish!!! So there!!!
LOL! You are more than welcome at my house anytime! Hal4uk! And we'll have a big old fashion fish fry too! No bad intent meant. That flaming inferno scares the He!! out of me and I'm just afraid you'll scare all the newbie's away. Just trying to add a little temperance to that photo! Please don't take no offence as it is not meant! There are a lot of homes burnt down daily. Also a lot of lifes taken. Hopefully we'll both give them a lot to think about.
Oh and any idea what time you'll be here?
Quote from: 4given on June 27, 2012, 10:56:01 AM
Quote from: Scotty-G on June 27, 2012, 09:16:45 AM
If you want, I can try and get some picts of the outside, back, top where the vent cap is - just let me know.
that would be cool. :o
Here's pict from the back/outside looking at the vent.
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc186/Scotty-G_photos/TARDIS%20Smoker/SmokerVent.jpg)
Quote from: viper125 on June 29, 2012, 05:50:24 AM
Oh and any idea what time you'll be here?
I'm ready!!!
But...
Squirt's my chauffeur... ;D
(
had to fire 10.5 somewhere in downtown Houston)... :o
Quote from: hal4uk on June 29, 2012, 10:33:56 PM
Quote from: viper125 on June 29, 2012, 05:50:24 AM
Oh and any idea what time you'll be here?
I'm ready!!!
But...
Squirt's my chauffeur... ;D
(had to fire 10.5 somewhere in downtown Houston)... :o
That was the Monkey's fault. Besides we had to wake you up somehow
If you are handy you could assemble and install a CO2 extinguisher system like they use in the engine rooms on boats and over restaurant grills. If it does go off because of fire you can still eat the food while you contemplate what might have been.
I have thought of the co2 route. LOL
As for fish! We eat them 2-3 times a week usually. I prefer the Yellow Perch we catch in the 3/4 to 1 1/4 lb range. But the Walleye is a close second. My wife's a great cook also. Perch just melts in your mouth like a little dab of heaven. Sorry no smoke on them their flavor is just too light. Either deep fri with a light batter. Or bake, but one thing i learned and a lot scoff at. With a good fish and fresh. I like to put a fillet or two on a plate with a few dabs of butter, then microwave on normal setting while watching it. When the translucent flesh turns white stop right a way. Apply salt and pepper for taste and a little parsley for looks. Just dont get any better. Learned this from a Lake erie old time captain. He always kept just one or two fish a day for his supper. Did this right on the boat at the dock.
Now mind you I HATE MICROWAVES but he insisted and i tried. My wife never liked fish unbreaded till this. And she loves it. Best down with perch or walleye to preserve the light flavor.
I fish Lake erie and Im sad for those who don't! That store bought even at the fresh fish counter sucks big time. We always stalk to the point we last out till the following summer. And always freeze solid in water to remain fresh.
Think i heard the wife say perch and fries are about ready! ::)