[mrfyslaw]

made a smoker from a commercial fridge....just added a small hibachi where compressor was and some vents w/chiminey works great. I can adjust heat w/regulator and vents, propane keeps heat constant. tried some jerky came out awesome. Tomorrow A few roaster Turkeys. if anyone knows where I can get some apple wood chunks in middlesex county let me know.

 

[JERSEY BOB]

Are you sure the chemicals used on the inside of the fridge are safe to use with food when exposed to heat?

I remember as a kid being told that you shouldnt use an old fridge shelf (they were wire back then) as a bbq grill since they were coated with some rust inhibiting finish.

 

[JERSEY BOB]

oh...did you bleed off the refrigerant too? Freon and high heat don't mix well.

 

[BtownHntClub]

awesome[up][up]

 

[FordTrksHunter]

We will hear soon on here, Guys my Propane smoker blew up [rofl][rofl][rofl]

 

[mrfyslaw]

Nah already had it going...The fridge is insulated steel (commercial grade) and the grates are stainless,and cast(from an old grill. I can get a steady heat up to 270 degrees but I'm doing the turket at 220. the Jerky I did was 150 for 3hrs came out great. I'll post pics when it's smokin...or blown up![rofl]

 

[mrfyslaw]

Jersey Bob the freon is gone..I'm dumb but not stupid!

 

[FordTrksHunter]

I'll post pics when it's smokin...or blown up

Just kidding man looks good, Stuff that is homemade with gas though usually blows up [rofl][rofl]

 

[JERSEY BOB]

Jersey Bob the freon is gone..I'm dumb but not stupid!

I didn't say you were either!

And so you guys know, Dupont's freon is non-flammable, but heating it creates phosgene gas, which was used as a poison gas in WW I.

 

[lungbuster]

That doesn't look too safe. Is the glass rated for heat? Are the chemicals rated for heat?

That would scare me...

 

[mrfyslaw]

And so you guys know, Dupont's freon is non-flammable, but heating it creates phosgene gas, which was used as a poison gas in WW I.

You work for Dupont? i have a few friends in the Sayreville plant.

Stuff that is homemade with gas though usually blows up

I've been over that a hundred times...LOL [eek] I'm pretty sure I'm good though.The Hibachi is under the closed area and well vented(open back. Plus I didn't F with the regulator or check valves. All that goes in the closed area is heat and smoke...I HOPE[eek]

 

[bobo64]

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[whitetailjunky]

Looks good to me[up] I'll bring the beer, what time are the turkeys gonna be ready?[tasty]

 

[gobblergetter]

[cool]Cool Beans[cool]


I like the glass door....You can keep an eye on progress

 

[Elmo]

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[mrfyslaw]

Looks good to me  I'll bring the beer, what time are the turkeys gonna be ready?

starting around 11 be done hopefully by 5.[hihi]

I like the glass door....You can keep an eye on progress

I think it's pretty neat too. helped w/ the jerky, you don't have to keep opening door to check, but it gets a lil tough when that thing gets smoking

 

[buckrun]

that is just brilliant!

 

[Stickythehunter]

Very cool!! [up][up]

 

[Fireman60]

I love that especailly the glass door[up][up]

 

[Cat]

Pretty cool but where did the freon go? Hopefully not into the air or was it recovered buy some means.

It's against the law to disburse freon into the air these days.