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I have a "homemade" cooker made out of an old gas tank about 8' long. At the end is an offset firebox made from the end of a smaller diameter gas tank that is welded on the end. The problem I am having is that the firebox sits too high so that the heat rises to the top of the cooking chamber and does not get enough heat on the lower food racks.
I think I have two options:
1. Build another firebox to sit lower, so heat will distribute through the cooking chamber.
2. I have thought about somehow attaching some sort of fan at the end of the cooking chamber near the firehouse to draw the heat and blow it through. I've considered either a convection oven fan or a fireplace blower. I would think the motor would have to be outside because it would not be able to handle the heat. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks
I think I have two options:
1. Build another firebox to sit lower, so heat will distribute through the cooking chamber.
2. I have thought about somehow attaching some sort of fan at the end of the cooking chamber near the firehouse to draw the heat and blow it through. I've considered either a convection oven fan or a fireplace blower. I would think the motor would have to be outside because it would not be able to handle the heat. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks