DIY SMOKER: Part 1 - Cold Smoke Generator

[@ChildofYah-oy3qs]

You saved me some money 💰 🤑 That I don't have 😮. Blessings and more blessings to you and your family in Yahusha's name, amen 🙏

[@SainiBadwalUSA]

I just made one like yours and no pump needed, I made for my pallet grill. Cost me around $16

[@edwardreid8861]

The cold smoker I've just finished looks quite different to yours because I had different stuff lying around. However, it is completely the child of your youtube clip. Very many thanks for the inspiration!

[@JFM1170]

I made one of these from you video, I drilled hole on both sides instead of the bottom. As for the air I tried an air pump from an aquarium but didn't seem to have enough air pressure then I tried a compressor and that was ok but it never shut off. I finally found a solution that worked for me, believe it or not I am using an old CPAP machine for the air, its a real workhorse and the output is adjustable. I am using the same size can you are and I am using Applewood pellets which last about an hour I may increase the can size to a gallon.

[@michaels3972]

It's been 4 years . . . . can't wait for Part 2 ! A 1/4" air hose quick connect fitting is a lot easier to assemble into the air injection rod for those who do not want to solder or brass braze as you have done. That will make it simple to connect and remove your air compressor. Go from the copper tubing to a 1/4" female pipe fitting, then simply screw-in the quick connect fitting.

[@aussiebornandbred]

I was just about to search for part 2, i guess i won't bother since it seems it was never made, haha,

[@aslmafareed]

Plse chk the above comments..there is one with a reply with a link to 2nd video

[@sto2779]

nice build. hope i can use it on a pellet smoker.

[@daddyfred03]

This is still one of the best ones I've seen

[@TheTroutDoc]

Min air pump for smoke generator is around 8 liters / min or 126 gal / hr. My air for the smoker worked at 2 lbs/ inch. Topfin 1000 at PetSmart is appox. 1.0 liter / min. Hope this helps.

[@antw289]

What kind of smoke gets released from these generators, thin blue or more of a thick white? Thanks

[@Crackerssouth]

Finally figured out how these things work, it's the same principle as a perfume atomizer. Thanks for making this simple

[@brianisobe2220]

Brilliant 😮

[@kevinroberts9400]

Any inflator for a mattress or balloons will work also. While still a bit noisy they're a lot quieter than a full fledged compressor. The automotive/tire compressors are very loud because they pump for high PSI. I used a portable mattress inflator and a vintage Royal Oak Lighter Fluid can for mine. The old lighter fluid lid can just be pulled off with some pliers, but there is a lip for it to snap into. Take a Dremel disc and hold it perpendicular to grind it off. The steel is too thin to cause issues. The remaining 1"-ish hole can hold a pipe thread itself perfectly. There is no need to solder smooth pipes unless they're loose. Their default tight fit is good enough and makes cleaning easier.

[@alexchliwnyj5941]

Brilliant.

[@chump1018]

Holy cow that's easy

[@pecosimplu7070]

Simple and efficient. Thanks a lot. 👏

[@TheTroutDoc]

Good info. Just finished my unit and it works fairly well with pellets. I got a Topfin 1000 iar pump and it would not work. I had to hook it up to my compressor and cut the air to about 4 or 5 then it worked. How big a fish tank air blower does it take?....would like one that will work with my router control from harbor freight. Burned out the paint can with a propane torch and had to reinforce the bottom of the can with a metal plate. I plan to cold smoke salmon overnight when it get a little cooler. I am going to hook the unit up to my Weber 22 inch kettle with a 1/2 in id hose. Close and tape the bottom airholes with silver dryer tape and see if that works. I am sure that it will. Any advise on this would be welcome.

[@skippickens1843]

Burn out the liner inside the can before using the home made smoker or some one is going to get sick as hell.

[@ohiobenz]

I used a 3/4" NPT to 1/2" copper tube adapter. Slid the 1/2" copper tube through the fitting, then a 1/2" copper to 3/8" NPT which screws into a ball valve for air flow control. I used the 10" nipple like he did an found optimum venturi at 11 3/4" from the tip, or about an inch before the T fitting center.

[@antw289]

What kind of smoke do you get from a homemade smoke generator, thin blue or thick white? Thanks

[@ohiobenz]

@@antw289 thick white. A gallon of soaked chips only lasted about 3 hrs. I'm building a bigger one - fish takes 12hrs

[@robertrozek3330]

Great video Im gonna try this soon. looks like a really easy set up to reload wood fuel and control temperature.

[@geniuspharmacist]

Brilliant idea.. Have you tried to run it with the pipes on the bottom (upside down compared to this orientation)? It's the main difference between Bella Smokin It and the Big Daddy smoker. A KZbinr showed the Bella Smokin it to be more precise.

[@UnforgivenTrucker]

You can use a fish tank aerator as well.

[@thefeet]

Will definitely be building this! Thank you for posting!

[@bpccDCin2020]

Wow, great idea! Thanks for sharing the info.

[@jamesjacobs7612]

Ive been thinking of using a piece of black stove pipe with caps on both ends and the same pipe fittings on one end

[@bertieb9510]

Really neat. 👍

[@jamesjacobs7612]

I hooked up to an air compressor through a air brush regulator at first and now am using a old nebuliser air pump.

[@nelsonbradbury5850]

It’s works GREAT....I made one just like it

[@antw289]

Great video! It's hard to tell on the video, but is the smoke coming out, the desired thin blue smoke or a thicker white smoke? Thanks in advance

[@TheWpruden]

Great question!

[@buddha65281]

Did you ever make a part 2? Am curious how it performed... TY

[@jamesjacobs7612]

if you measure the paint can you will find that a that a piece of 4" od exhaust pipe will fit inside a cut in half paint can so you can make it as tall as you want

[@dfowler3187]

did you ever get around to part two?

[@tomfromeriej4611]

Nice job! Thanks.

[@85nscarola]

I built this also using a gallon can instead. I used black pipe just like you did. I just used it for the first time and noticed a black tar like substance dripping from the pipe into my smoke box. The tar like goo is on the lid of the can just like yours. Is this toxic material from the black pipe or is it just the product of smoking?

[@cheftut1]

The Tar is a normal product. Generally, there is a little warmth to the smoke(Not Hot) but if you are doing it outside on a cold day, the length of your inlet pipe to your box with dictate the coldness (for lack of a better word) of your smoke. I have my own homemade smoke generator made from a section of 4 inch Gas pipe. I used a brass inlet pipe with copper fittings.....No problem, but it produces the same tar which is a product of the condensation coming from the hot smoke mixing with the cold air I am assuming. My only issue has been that I am using an aquarium pump which I feel is not producing enough vacuum because of lack of airflow. It does well for a couple of hours then burns out quickly. I am installing a regulator inline and valve from my air compressor today. should do great.

[@brendanrailton303]

Did you wash all the pieces before using

[@sarahekosminsky]

Hey! Thanks for this excellent video. I'm a UK viewer, and not a DIY person, so I wondered if you could be so kind as to make a list of the parts that you used so I can order them? Thanks so much!

[@soulbravestar]

Hello, Can you add the description of the parts needed for the cold smoker (length & width of the pipes ect...)

[@kacerhomebeerbrewing]

simple, cheap, awesome, cheers bro

[@DrWoodyII]

Great job, thank you for sharing.

[@maynard832]

what about the coating on the inside of the can is it bad when you heat it up

[@maynard832]

@@1234hijs who you calling a dummy

[@mtlmcproductions1547]

It's very bad for you. You're suppose to sand blast or burn it

[@allanrostron1224]

What about trying a compressor from an old refridgerator?

[@krcarl1235]

My son went to the city dump where they had multiple refrigerators with the gas removed and best of all, take what you need and it's FREE.

[@goldendragon4037]

Genius

[@jamesjacobs7612]

I have had good results with it but the charge lasts longer with pellets

[@DanielRisacher]

Still waiting on part 2, seven years later. 😉

[@ohiobenz]

I built one with a gallon can. It worked OK. Full of soaked apple chips I had to use a propane torch underneath to keep them burning. He used dry chips so once they start, they keep burning. A gallon of soaked chips lasted about 3hrs. Smoking fish takes 12 hrs. so I'm building a bigger one out of an old helium tank.

[@varun009]

Damn, make sure that can isn't galvanized or lined with some plastic.

[@FM-fn7eo]

How is the principle . Can You tell me plese ?

[@elimegadon9884]

Ya need blue smoke friend. Cheers!

[@pojotex6542]

Soooo! Where's part 2 ????

[@somerandomoriental7930]

All that just to eat some smoke jerky......COOL .....smart thinking

[@jamesjacobs7612]

I tried your design and it worked ok but only got 75min. smoke out of a full can of chips. other than that it works fine.

[@survivesolo1132]

+James Jacobs What did you use to push air through?

[@jamesjacobs7612]

I used an oxygen supply pump it's a little stronger than a aquarium pump

[@ohiobenz]

I soaked my chips, but had to use the torch to keep it going. Lasted 3 hrs

[@skippickens1843]

You did not clean out the inside of the can, there is a liner that will burn off leaving on nasty taste.

[@kharndarko]

How's part two coming???

[@survivesolo1132]

Kharn Darko kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKPUfWmhptaqb80 Its not the cold smoker but I can hook the cold smoke generater to it... Already been thinking about it. Also I am trying to find an air pump to use instead of that really loud compressor. Thanks for watching.

[@CountryMaster16]

so why do it so complicated when you can just use your smoker, put sawdust in the pan then put a piece of bbqq lighter into the dust and deep the vent slots a bit open?

[@thenar]

Good, but where is part 2? Promises not kept...naughty.

[@hafezi236]

Still waiting for berf jerky part 2

[@karleyhemopo5954]

The Man! Now all I need is an air compressor :-(

[@dylanhopper5321]

Karly Hemapo just use a cheap aquarium pump from petsmart or something like that

[@karleyhemopo5954]

I live in South Korea. It always seems like it takes twice as much energy to go to the store and get a small part like this lol. I'll sort it out. I'm sure I could pick something up online otherwise.

[@JFM1170]

I used an old CPAP machine for my smoker and it works great

[@FJARVGR]

Are you not concerned that the paint that the can is coted with from the factory will generate toxic gasses that will infuse your meet?

[@waltlars3687]

Lowe's and home Depot sells virgin brand new quart and gallon metal paint cans that have never had any paint or chemical in them

[@TheTroutDoc]

A full can test burn should burn out the paint. If not a few minutes with a propane torch should take care of it....that what I did.

[@jamessmall5260]

Greg Jarvis m

[@daniilkuvila6480]

Compressed air is full of pump oil. Find another air source unless you like the taste of pump oil on your salmon

[@easterstedman236]

I did it quickly and efficiently with instructions from Avasva webpage.

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