The Smoker Arrived!

Parrot Person · April 29, 2010, 09:58:26 AM

Thanks for all the encouragement and great helpful hints.

Smoker is sitting in the middle of the living room until weekend, when it will be moved to the patio. When something wonderful to eat comes out of it, there will be pictures. Meanwhile, will continue to read your posts and information to ensure successful smokes.

classicrockgriller · April 29, 2010, 10:01:48 AM

Congrats Parrot.

Besure and take pics of that thing new, cause when the smoke starts rolling,

It takes on a new life and color.

Tenpoint5 · April 29, 2010, 10:02:43 AM

Bring on the Weekend. Lets get this party started!! Dang it I have to work all weekend.

FLBentRider · April 29, 2010, 10:09:06 AM

Congrats.

I'd keep it in the living room, run a vent hood.... ;D ;D

Parrot Person · April 29, 2010, 11:31:31 AM

Good gravy...you're right! Should take pix of the thing brand new! That's an idea. Leave it indoors and run a vent from the vent on the top outside. We do it with the dryer. We do it with those portable air conditioners, why not???

classicrockgriller · April 29, 2010, 11:46:37 AM

Quote from: Parrot Person on April 29, 2010, 11:31:31 AM
Good gravy...you're right! Should take pix of the thing brand new! That's an idea. Leave it indoors and run a vent from the vent on the top outside. We do it with the dryer. We do it with those portable air conditioners, why not???

There are people doing it.

I think toker is running his in the kitchen of his house.

If I ever get around to a re-model on the Man Cave I might just do it.

db14 · April 29, 2010, 11:47:29 AM

Quote from: Parrot Person on April 29, 2010, 11:31:31 AM
Good gravy...you're right! Should take pix of the thing brand new! That's an idea. Leave it indoors and run a vent from the vent on the top outside. We do it with the dryer. We do it with those portable air conditioners, why not???

Agreed. Why is it acceptable for the dryer and not a smoker? I know which one is more valuable to me and it unfortunately sits outside.

Welcome and happy smoking. Don't forget to season that baby before you start cooking.

Toker · April 29, 2010, 11:53:29 AM

Yes, that is what I'm doing, running it through the window with a dryer hose and a duct fan to make sure the smoke does noes not back in the smoke generator. So far, no problem of course, never leave it unattended in case.

Parrot Person · April 29, 2010, 03:14:37 PM

Not a bad idea to incorporate into a remodel! It IS a valuable piece of equipment. In fact now that you mention it, I may just keep it inside when not in use so that it doesn't rust out - squirrels and rodents aren't really a problem, but Southern California weather, though mild, can be. Good reason to clean up and clear out a space for the precious smoker. The cover is nice and thick and made very well and will still be used to protect it while indoors from bird dust and bird poop and cat hair, though. Good idea. Can't even think of creating a vent for it at the moment - the other half would pitch a fit and head might explode.

classicrockgriller · April 29, 2010, 03:19:48 PM

You won't need an air freshner in your house. ;D

The smell of that smoker after 5 or 6 smokes will drive you crazy.

But at least it is a good crazy.

OU812 · April 29, 2010, 04:39:01 PM

Good to here you got your new tool, now lets smoke somethin.

Whats on the menu for the maiden voyage?

DarqMan · April 29, 2010, 05:10:21 PM

Oh my.... I remember when I was a "Bradley Virgin" not too long ago... now I've got three smokes under my belt and boston pork butt this weekened. You're gonig to love it.

classicrockgriller · April 29, 2010, 05:30:35 PM

The nice thing about this Forum is that it is very active.

If you're not quite forsure on a certain smoke, start a post when you start your smoke,

and post what you are doing. People will follow your smoke/cook and if you have a question

someone will help you right then. Everyone here loves to help.

bears fan · April 29, 2010, 07:25:44 PM

All right, I have to ask. You are going to protect your smoker inside with your cover from bird dust and bird poop and cat hair. What do you got going on inside? I put mine inside after the smoke as well, but you sound like you got some crazy stuff going on inside.

Good luck with your first smoke. We will all be looking forward to pictures.

DarqMan · April 29, 2010, 07:42:18 PM

Quote from: bears fan on April 29, 2010, 07:25:44 PM
All right, I have to ask. You are going to protect your smoker inside with your cover from bird dust and bird poop and cat hair. What do you got going on inside? I put mine inside after the smoke as well, but you sound like you got some crazy stuff going on inside.

Good luck with your first smoke. We will all be looking forward to pictures.

Sounds like the cats are trying to eat the birds and stuff is flying everywhere...... ;D