Can this smoker be used on a screened (and covered) porch?
1307805
I use mine on a covered porch and haven't had any problems... but there is good air flow across the smoker. If there isn't good ventilation... I would expect problems. This is a smoker, it puts out a lot of smoke. Besides thick smoke being unpleasant to be in... when hot enough... and thick enough... smoke can become flammable. If it were me... I would still own one... I'd just figure out a way to vent the smoke.
1307806
Yes, as long as there is proper ventilation for the smoke you'll be fine. The unit itself does not get hot on the outside, it's contained on the inside and I have used it numerous times in my garage even with the doors open when it has been raining. Shouldn't be a problem.
1307807
I use mine on my back porch under the roof when it is raining and it works fine with no problems! I have found that if you close the top vent on the smoker it will still smoke the meat or fish or??? adequately with only a small stream of smoke coming out the top. Have never had a fire!
1307808
Mary, as long as there is lots of ventilation , we have ours in the garage , there is a certain amount of smoke that's comes out the vent on top, adjust the vent to hold in the smoke and enjoy .. I would have to say Yes ,, as always just be safe ..
11863
Don't see how it could be used in a closed room since it generates smoke. I use it on a condo balcony and works fine there.
132349
I do not think so, but I've only used mine on the porch. There is quite a bit of smoke.
22624
Same as the others have stated. Outside only. Maybe under an Umbrella or a completely open shelter type structure in a park or a car port, if the weather turns on you. The SilverFire hunter stove is a good option for venting the smoke outside. That requires modifications to your structure of course. Do you have a fireplace?
298454
It would have to be protected from moisture - not sure a screened porch could stop the moisture in the air.
339643
Sure it will work as a smoker, you would have to monitor just like any other charcoal grill The propane is only for starting.
1160376
I don't think it would be powerful enough. You need a smoke-eater but I think they are expensive. If you sat behind a fan pointed away from the neighbor maybe that would work.
1352402
You can use it in a covered porch, but it is not recommended because the finish may corrode. They do make an exterior grade one like this one.
1382723
I don't see why not. I do it on the deck. How close are you to others would be the question, because it does smoke?
1572134
I would say yes. You couldn't have the grill going at the same time but it should be an adequate shell to hold smoke in. I really like mine, too hot to cold smoke in my neck of the woods right now though.
255338
A covered porch probably. If you kept it oiled. It is really a nice piece of butcher block. We made a kitchen island out of ours.
1375024
The simple answer is, "Yes", but it may not do so SUFFICIENTLY for your issue. Trust me, I understand your problem! But it's a SMALL unit, and may not have the capacity, depending on how bad your smoke-intrusion issue is. If 80% of the structure is smoke-tainted, I'd look at something bigger, truthfully.
517541
No I haven't used it that way, but I guess if you had a top piece to fit over the chiminey area that was home made, you could turn it into one. I think you can find a smoker for a lot cheaper price though.
1791946
The smoker was a gift to my brother-in-law and I asked him. He said he didn't think it would be a problem. He has his on a wood deck but hasn't seen anything alarming.
1572137
It sure can. Wouldn't have it over the flame though. You could cold smoke in cardboard box with this smoker.
2015078
It is not intened to be in the rain, however, it was snowing hard the last 2 times when I used it and I put a garbage bag over the top portion only. It was not mentioned in the manual but I felt it would not be a problem as long as I did not block the venting. In short, it was fine and I was not concerned about it causing damage. I would discribe the smoker as water resistant but best not to leave outside for long periods.
389366
Yes I am convinced it can. The fan is well constructed and once it is installed maintains the solid construction. It is quite and moves the air effectively. My only concern would be if the screen porch receives moisture from say ocean breeze it would corrode as would most appliances.