How does the smoke escape from the top? I don't see any vents in the picture.
1505702
To be honest, I don't remember. I put my Brinkmann in the metal recycle bin at the dump! I found the smoker impossible to control the heat correctly and not worth the trouble to modify as many others suggested. To make mattes worse, I found the smoker to be unsafe. It had many sharp edges inside and was a fire hazard. If you have a kettle-type charcoal grill, you can actually smoke a lot of things on that! If you need more info, take a look at Myron Mixon's (Winningest Man in BBQ competition) book "Everyday Barbecue"
1505703
There is a round flat vent on the top of the lid. You turn it to adjust opening.
153049
I get plenty of smoke without the smoke generator. There is a nice smoke ring on all the meats, so far. An add on shelf that collapses or is easily removed would be a nice feature.
645221
There is an air intake. I looked at it quickly, and tried to pull the intake screen but it did not readily pop out. Keep in mind it is designed to dehumidify as well so if you pull air from an outside source and it is humid it may not cool or dehumidify as designed.
1044629
Any smoker produces a lot of smoke but this comes straight out the top. Its really well insulated. The amount of smoke also depends on the amount of wood chips in it. Usually after 2-3 hours the smoke dies out and its more like an oven. That works though because the meat usually has all its smoke flavor and you dont need wood to keep it hot. You can control your smoke. Thats the best way for me to answer this question.
2071808
It's at the front underneath the controls and vents. You need to pull up and out.
2254426
The mist comes out of the bottom vent on the front. Air intake vents are on the sides somewhat higher.
1351331
I think the ventilation holes are there to allow the heat to flow out. Since its underneath, I don't see how dust will build up too often.
1830492
That is what I did. It pulls air in the bottom, heats it and blows it out the top. All the air movement is through the grill on the front.
1429989
There aren't any "vents" per-say, you can direct the air flow left to right via "finns" controlled by a tab above the discharge port. It works well enough.
2012950
Air blows out of the front . It pulls the air from the vent and into the room . It can not be reversed unless you are mounting it from the inside . If you are trying to push air through the system . So it does exhaust into the room .
1153628
THe smoke will go straight up. So I would recommend an open air space where the smoke can escape and not chock you.
2280412
No vents on top. I keep 2 potholders and a microwave dish cover on top of mine.
843646
The smoke is probably water vapor...you were pumping down a AC system, right? Mine did the same thing...I've used it several times and always see what looks like "smoke" coming from it...as long as the oil is filled to the level line on the sight glass and you keep it level while it's running, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
851992
Never used that type grill. A fair amount of air flow is needed to keep the smoke going.
534083
the vents for the gases are on top of the lid.the provisions for the wires are built into the edges of the lid.I have a short video of this box at this link. http://youtu.be/Et7sf20b8pI
616862
We haven't noticed any smoke, per se. The heat has to dissipate, so it will put off a fragrant steam. My wife is allergic to smoke and I haven't heard her complain.
479239
Move the smoker to the downwind side of the house. I found a place behind my house where the wind doesn't affect it.