electric smoker placement concern

[rajung]

So I decided to get a 40" electric smoker
Now I am not sure about placing on a covered wooden deck, 8 ft wall height and 10ft at peak.
Was planning to place next to small fridge along that wall, not sure about how much radiant heat these omit or if its grease leak that is an issue on wood.
Don't really want to " smoke the house"
Or is a cement type mat like I have under charcoal grill make it alright?

 

[woodyp]

Why not just sore it under the covered deck and move to the yard to use. That smoker may just "smoke you out" in use under there.

 

[mwfaith1971]

If you're worried about the deck itself, get the concrete sheet you're talking about. Your electric smoker should put out less smoke than your charcoal grill. I would have no problem using my charcoal fueled drum smoker under your cover.

 

[rajung]

I was not sure how much smoke this will emit.
I am more worried about fire issues with these since I am new to smokers.
Don't have any smoke issues with the grill, I usually open the side windows if it does and it gets drawn right out.

 

[SpringPool]

Is it on legs? I have an electric smoker ( http://smokintex.com ) and it came on wheels. I ended up modifying a small stainless steel cart and put it on that. After the initial smoking period it’s basically a small oven.

It it shouldn’t throw too much heat off so I would think you’d be fine on the deck.

 

[rajung]

yes, it is on a 14 inch wheeled stand

 

[ctrav]

I wouldn't smoke under that nice covered patio but thats just me. Its a pain but I always move my smoker out in the open. Heck there are times just using my grill I have to run the small table top fan to keep from smoking out my patio based on wind direction...

 

[rajung]

ok guys, thanks.
I think I will keep it in my backyard shop garage and roll out to use somewhere on my patio pavers. The thing weighs a bunch and would be a hassle bringing up a few steps to the deck all the time to store.

 

[PoolGate]

What does the manual specify?

 

[mwfaith1971]

ok guys, thanks.
I think I will keep it in my backyard shop garage and roll out to use somewhere on my patio pavers. The thing weighs a bunch and would be a hassle bringing up a few steps to the deck all the time to store.

 

[SpringPool]

I’m curious what brand it is.

Heres what I did to mine. Like I had mentioned it was on wheels and I was tired of bending over to use it. I found a stainless steel cart at Costco that I cut off the top shelf.

Also I’ve started mine outside and then moved it into our garage when the weather was bad. Once the smoke stops it’s just venting flavored goodness.