Hey all. Been wanting to try a smoker and it looks like from a budget perspective, a drum smoker might be the way to go. I have a few questions though before I make the leap. I have access to a few free drums. A friend of mine has them and said that they contained food products (cooking oils I think). Is it a safe assumption that they are unlined since they contained food product? How does one tell if they are lined? Would the lining be visible?
a few newbie questions
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DjPorkchop
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You can easily tell if they are lined or not. Some liners are a tan looking color while other liners look like a red oxide color.
Most, not all, food grade drums I have saw were lined and it can be a pita to get the liners off. Sandblasting works real nice if it fits your budget.
And as far as budget goes, you can't go wrong with a drum smoker. Especially a Big Poppa EDS. They are great for smoking and grilling both.
Take care!
Most, not all, food grade drums I have saw were lined and it can be a pita to get the liners off. Sandblasting works real nice if it fits your budget.
And as far as budget goes, you can't go wrong with a drum smoker. Especially a Big Poppa EDS. They are great for smoking and grilling both.
Take care!
the grand poobah
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Simply adding to the post since it is a similar question. I am having a manufacturer build me a virgin unlined no rust inhibiter food grade drum. They will only supply it with the outside painted. Do I still need to burn the exterior paint of or? I don't believe these things get hot enough to damage the exterior paint. Am I incorrect.
Salmonsmoker
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If the manufacturer is using standard paint on the exterior of the barrel it will burn off. You'll need a high temp. paint if you want to keep the outside nice and rust free.
Another newbie here: should I get rid of the rubber gasket in the lid? My drum previously has lemon concentrate in it. Or should I try to carefully remove, clean, & re-install it. I know cooking temps won't be too high but I am not sure that the gasket will be safe/smart to keep
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Salmonsmoker
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You'll need to remove the gasket. It's not "heat safe".
Salmonsmoker
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If you want to replace the original gasket for a good seal around the lid: http://www.bbqgaskets.com/index.html
They have seals for many applications.
They have seals for many applications.