Heat circulating fan

[AkHomeBuilt]

I suspect that I will be needing a fan to circulate the heat in my homebuilt smoker, what kind of fan do you guys recommend and where should I put it in my smoker?

[classicrockgriller]

I have a fan in my Bradley and it is installed just above the heat element.

I also have a big smoker, but I use a power vent on top to draft the air.

http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=16686.0

[AkHomeBuilt]

What type of fan did you use and where did you get it? I'm smoking another batch of reds tomorrow and would like to have one installed by the time I get started.

[classicrockgriller]

I think this fan is too small for your big smoker. It is design for the Bradley Box and is probably 2 to 3 inch fan.

I really just stated that to give you an idea of fan location.

You might could use. a oven convection fan and maybe get one from a used appliance dealer.

I know Mike has installed fans on his big smokers and he will be by later in the day.

[AkHomeBuilt]

OK, thanks for the info classicrockgriller, I should be able to figure something for now. I'm using propane heat right now so I will have to experiment a bit with a location but should be able to figure it all out. Cheers!  AkHomeBuilt

[beefmann]

might want to also look at a blower type to move the air, also can be set up to blow across the  heater as well