in-line duct fan

Nope, but I'm sure someone will chime in.

Did he say how many CFM you need to move? You'll need to know that in order to buy the right one. Could be as simple as the PC type (that are inside the FE itself)

For a hood above the unit, or the exhaust of the cooker it's self????


RandyE

I am wanting to find a 5 inch exhaust fan tha that will fit in the exhaust pipe of the FEC 100 smoker.

You will definately want a low CFM low Speed fan. something that merely causes a waft of air. otherwise you will have more problems than you can think of.

I would look at a small Computer fan. and fashion it at the end of the duct to create a draft. Once the heat starts to draft, the smoke will migrate in that direction in a manner that will not affect what the FEC was designed to do.

You should start out with soome type of variable speed one and do some smoke tests or scent tests.

I'd look into a 120mm PC fan, those are just under 5". Or Amazon has this 5" fan.

Thanks a bunch Andy. Looks like just what I am looking for!!!

It seems that if your pulling air out, then your going to pull it into the fire pot, and throught grease outlets. It seems it counld throw off the settings on the IQ controller.

The blowers will not run all the time, but the exhaust fan will.

I would also look at the enviroment your placing the fan. the moisture and the grease could easily kill a computer fan.


RandyE

That's why I said a low CFM Low Speed fan. You only want to assist the draft not induce it.

A computer fan is completely sealed bearing/Motor and at the end of the exhaust stack instead at the smoker outlet, there won't be a heat factor.

Do think 80 cfm is to much?

Cookshack recommends a Tjernlund Model AD-1 as an in-line draft inducer for the FECs. You can order one at www.tjernlund.com
If you have any questions, give Tony or Bill a call (800)423-0698

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Originally posted by Tech Guy:
Cookshack recommends a Tjernlund Model AD-1 as an in-line draft inducer for the FECs. You can order one at www.tjernlund.com
If you have any questions, give Tony or Bill a call (800)423-0698

Found it in the Auto Draft section (no search on the website) and the price is $199.95. It also doesn't show the CFM.

One thing to keep in mind, whatever you use. It WILL get grease/smoke collecting on it, so you'll have to clean it and maybe replace it at some point.

Try Home Depot, Menard's, or whatever home improvement store you have.
Look in the heating/cooling department for an in-line vent fan

Variable speed controller will adjust the cfm. I think 80 is way too much.

This is one of those difficult things... The CFM of the fan depends on the length of the stack. The longer the stack and the more turns it makes the higher the CFM needs to be. The attached link is for a Fantech brand that would work fine for a normal installation. It is 150 cfm.
http://www.e-comfortusa.com/pr...housing--156-cfm/294

I hope that helps,

Thanks Stuart! That looks like a good one and I think I will give it a try. I certainly appreciate your follow up and outstanding customer service!! I have to say I absolutly love my new FEC 100 and thanks for such a great American made product!! By far the best smoker I have ever used!! Just ordered a case of brisket to practice with after they age for 40-50-days to go along with the case of PR I am already aging. Russ is so much help on this forum as well. My friends and I are certainly going to eat well for a long time.

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Originally posted by 2nd Hand Smoke:
... Just ordered a case of brisket to practice with after they age for 40-50-days to go along with the case of PR ...

That's a lot of beef. When's the party?