How to make a smoke generator for a smokehouse?

When the smoke generator works, smoke plays an extremely important role. It is he who adds a unique taste and a special aroma. Many still prefer the purchase of ready-made models, while a small percentage of people are interested in using a self-made device. This is a great opportunity to save your budget from unnecessary expenses and to experience the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands.

Smoking is not a fast process. It requires special skills, and also has the following features:

• the minimum temperature of the resulting smoke;
• long processing process, which can take from a couple of hours to several days;
• it is recommended to exclude coniferous sawdust from exploitation, since they have the ability to add bitterness to the smoked product;
• the product must be processed, namely cleaned, washed, salted and dried.

To build a homemade smoke generator yourself is not an easy task. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary to have free time, materials and patience. Many do not dare to try to make a generator at home and prefer to buy it. Such a cold-smoked fan is rather complicated, but using the scheme will help to figure it all out. With a smoke generator any smokehouse will work much better.

Find the finished drawing for the manufacture of the generator will not belabor.

To build a smoke generator with your own hands, you must acquire the following materials in advance:

• container, which should be similar to the container;
• ejector device;
• compressor;
• raw materials

Each item must be considered in more detail.

The container will serve as a combustion chamber where sawdust will smolder and create smoke. There are no special requirements regarding the volume of containers.

It is worth taking into account several recommendations from experts.

• In a small container sawdust will quickly burn through. In order to maintain the process of smoking will need to regularly throw them.
• As the container any capacity will fit. The only thing that it should have a refractory property. For example, a fire extinguisher already used or a thermos.
• It is recommended to choose a future container with a pipe diameter of 8 to 10 centimeters and a length of 40 to 50 centimeters.
• In order to connect the compressor with air, a small diameter (10 millimeters) hole is made at the bottom of the container.
• To avoid excessive suction of air, the upper part is necessarily left in the vacuum format.

The basis of the generator will perform metal tubes.They are joined to each other by welding, carving and welding. The ejector device may be placed at the lower or upper base of the container.

For a small smoking shed it is worthwhile to place an ejector in the bottom of the container. Due to the peculiarities of the smoke generator, the lower ejector device goes out. Therefore, the combustion chamber requires a height limit. There is a reduction in working hours of the device. Also, if you place the lower ejector, it will not create a natural draft, because the smoke and the receiving tank are located at the same height. When you turn off the compressor smoke will not enter the smokehouse. It will be more practical to choose the top installation of the ejector device.

Compressor functions of the smoke generator can perform almost any pump. For smokehouse used old aquarium compressors with a capacity of approximately five watts. They are an excellent substitute for purchased compressors, as they are designed for long-term activity without constant supervision from the person. To the positive sides, you can also add low cost and silent operation of the compressor.The real masters of their work make the compressor from plastic containers and cooler, located in the computer system unit. But the easiest and most affordable option is to purchase a ready-made device.

In order to smoke a product at home, you need a raw material that is responsible for the presence of smoke. In this case, the raw material will be sawdust. To smoke products, it is not recommended to use sawdust from evergreen tree - spruce, pine or fir. For the raw material of the smoke generator, other varieties are perfect. When using pine or similar sawdust, the final smoked product will be very bitter.

First of all, it is recommended to give preference to a container with a wall thickness of more than two and a half millimeters in order to avoid deformation during strong heating.

Due to the fact that in the upper part of the container the optimum temperature is maintained (and not subject to heating), it is quite possible to use a flexible hose to connect the compressor.The lug is a small protrusion on the surface that is made of Teflon plastic. Its task is to perform the isolating function and connecting element.

The bottom base does not require a mandatory removable hole. If necessary, create a large hole with a slamming door. By moving the flap, you can adjust the thrust. This method is used for large dimensions of the container. Requires that the top cover is tightly closed.

In order to avoid corrosion, the outer part of the container is treated with a primer or specialized paint. Both compounds are resistant to sudden changes in temperature. After the assembly is completed and the compressor is connected, you can fill the tank with sawdust and check the smoke generator in action.

Smoke generator for smoke is designed for long work, because smoking can last from one hour to a day.

Technical requirements may be optimal for home use.

• electrical energy consumption does not exceed four kilowatts per day;
• if the heating mechanism reaches the required temperature, it will turn off. After cooling, the equipment starts automatically;
• one kilowatt is measured by a heating mechanism;

• capacity for sawdust holds a half kilogram. Such a volume of sawdust will allow the smokehouse to work continuously for about two days;
• for the operation of the equipment, an ordinary household socket for two hundred and twenty volts is necessary.
• in case of a one-cubic meter combustion chamber, it will be filled with high-quality and dense smoke;

• the smoke generator is required to create smoke with high rates of intensity;
• requires continuous transfer of smoke to the combustion chamber;
• The advantage is that it does not require constant monitoring of the equipment. Therefore, do not forget about the existence of fire safety rules and their compliance;

• Sawdust has a low cost, therefore it is recommended to prepare a small amount in advance. This will make it possible, with prudent use, to multiply the intervals during downloads;
• more complex construction is at the same time not so reliable.Therefore, it is recommended to choose an extremely simple for self-construction of a smoke generator, which is also perfectly adapted for long-term operation.

The temperature of the resulting smoke can be adjusted by reducing or increasing the connecting pipes of the smoke generator and the food chamber. It is necessary to determine the capacity for the smoke chamber in advance. For smoking a large volume, it is worth using an old refrigerator. Due to the fact that the doors are tightly closed, the supplied smoke will be stored inside and will process the products, keeping the optimum temperature. After completing the assembly of the smoke generator, it is not necessary to rush to use it with a large batch of products. It is recommended to place a small volume for a test run.

Having taken on the independent production of the smoke generator, it should be carefully monitored so that it is obtained in accordance with the rules of fire safety and correct work with the power grid devices.

In the event of a malfunction in the generator, the technician must be adapted for automatic shutdown. Electrical wiring and other parts that can be damaged by overheating should be located at a safe distance from the heating mechanisms of the equipment. The most practical option in terms of safety would be a smoke generator made of durable metal coated with heat-resistant paint.

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