Venting OBS Outside From Garage

[Panthur]

Hi guys....anyone know some options or links on a good way to vent my OBS from my garage for winter smoking projects please ?
I could incorporate a nearby window or I could get someone to come cut me a hole in the wall and do it that way I guess too.
Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks.

[beefmann]

i know people have vented through the  wall as well as window in the garage with some ducting,,, im sure others will be along .. some even use a vent hood  like the ones used over a  stove in the kitchen

[Panthur]

I have heard of using a kitchen vent hood as well....would that work better or would a bathroom exhaust fan be better ? ( it would likely be noisier for sure, lol ).

[Jim O]

I have my BDS on a cart that I roll to the garage window,and vent outside with a 90 deg elbow and some flex aluminium dryer vent . Works for me !

Jim O

[muebe]

If you do use a fan of some type make sure it is not mounted too low or is too powerful or it will suck the heat right out of the smoker.

[Panthur]

I suspect if I am venting to a window I will still need an exhaust fan in the circuit no ?

[beefmann]

I suspect if I am venting to a window I will still need an exhaust fan in the circuit no ?

if the window is  right above the smoker and vent pipe is sealed at the smoker then no,,,, if there is a gap between the smoker top vent and the vent pipe i would recomend it

[Toker]

Mine is vented with an inline fan through (i removed the window and replaced it by a plxyglass with a hole to pass the aluminium pipe) the window with a speed controller. Here is the type of fan and the speed controller that i use for exhausting the smoke out. My fan is 4inches and 165 cfm. Also to sit on the smoker, i use a duct reducer 4x6. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/4-6-8-10-12-inch-Inline-Duct-Fan-Exhaust-Blower-Vent-Speed-Controller-/271029999231?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&var=&hash=item84bcefe5fe

[aces-n-eights]

Here's my set up.  This is in a small room in my garage and is vented to the outside under the eave.



It does not evacuate ALL the smoke but does a pretty good job.  I would be a bit cautious about doing long, overnight smokes...  The risk of the Bradley catching on fire is slim, but be careful...  I do almost exclusively salmon, which has almost no grease.  An overnight smoke of a couple of port butts that creates a lot of grease drippings may raise the risk of a grease fire.  Just be smart about what you smoke and when.

Good luck with your project!

[hal4uk]

It's your house (and kids/whatever)...
Someone will slap me down for even mentioning the possibility of "what could go wrong?"
But, whatever.
Take a good look, and proceed as you see fit.
Awrighten.

[Panthur]

Some great options guys, thanks. I don't do any overnight smokes even with my OBS on the deck during summer. All my smokes are pretty well supervised. My garage is heated so at the moment I just open the window and the big door part ways as required. It keeps the smoke to a general minimum but certainly isn't the answer for retaining heat in the garage. ( Pretty chilly in Saskatchewan from November to March,  LOL.   :-X

[Mr Walleye]

Some great options guys, thanks. I don't do any overnight smokes even with my OBS on the deck during summer. All my smokes are pretty well supervised. My garage is heated so at the moment I just open the window and the big door part ways as required. It keeps the smoke to a general minimum but certainly isn't the answer for retaining heat in the garage. ( Pretty chilly in Saskatchewan from November to March,  LOL.   :-X

Hi Panthur

Were abouts are you in SK?

I'm in Moose Jaw. I have 2 smokers built into my heated garage. There certainly are precautionary measures to take to alleviate the risk of fire.

Mike

[Panthur]

I am in Estevan... I guess we are only 2 1/2 hrs away. Small world, LOL. If you got any pics of your garage set up that would be cool. Yeah, I dont do any hi-tech smoking in garage....I check the smoker every 15 mins or so. I also use the Maverick probe ( ET-732 ,I think it is )with remote and can monitor temps from living room.    ;D

[Mr Walleye]

Panthur

Yup, about 2.5 hours away. If you are ever in Moose Jaw let me know if you want to stop by and have a look.

Here's a picture of them in my detached heated garage.



Here's a couple of my builds...

http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=7616.msg82164#msg82164

http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=16075.0

Mike

[viper125]

Vented mine by cutting a whole in the roof and put a flange and 3-4 inch pvc through it. Only one problem. I have to open my door once in a while to get a smell in the garage. Totally no smell other wise.