Muffin Fan In CS ???

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I've read a bit about temp stratifications in the CS.. so it got me to wondering if it would make sense to install a small muffin fan, like the ones used in computers, to move the air a bit, thus eliminating the different temps from top to bottom.

I have an 008.. and I have never taken any measurements.. so, don't know if it is an issue or not.. but I ?assume? there are heat layers.

I don't see where this has been discussed.. but it kinda makes some sense to me.

Thoughts?

Bill

9/14/0411:40 AM

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Former Member

Hey Bill,

I looked into that very idea.

The CS seems to be hotter nearer the bottom, which makes sense. However, I don't know what part convection takes in the air around. I'm Looking for a fan that will withstand the heat and smoke. Should be able to find a cheap 24 volt unit and power supply. I don't think I want to mess the 110v inside the smoker.

Having said that, how much difference it would make in the long run, who knows? Any ideas on how or where to go from here?

Hook

9/14/043:22 PM

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MMMMMMMMM....Smoked muffin fan..
I tried that with a 110 fan and after about 4 smokes it kinda got all gooey with smoke and cooked itself. Never tried a 2nd one.......Don

9/14/044:12 PM

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So Don,

Do you think it made enough difference to make it worth the hassle?

Hook

9/15/0410:13 AM

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Really, I think it did move air to eliminate the "hot spots", but I had it on the bottom of the smoker and it really got gunked up and probably a little too hot. Just never tried another one

9/15/043:03 PM

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