Hello, I'm a service tech for a propane company and I plan on using a scrap tank to build a grill or smoker. I cannot stress this enough: DO NOT REMOVE ANY VALVES IF THERE IS LIQUID IN THE TANK. Have a professional remove the liquid first. Then, you can open what's called the "bleeder" valve until there is no pressure being released. I strongly suggest finding a tank that already has the valves removed. And like Apex mentioned, purge the remaining fumes with water. Excellent content Apex! And thanks for showing your builds.

@apexcustomsmokers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for weighing in on this from a professional's stand point. Smoker builds are meant to be a fun experience, not a dangerous one. Thank you also for watching!

@CanadianBrewingChannel

Жыл бұрын

I have my G2 gas license and con not agree more. Safety first!

That’s awesome! Thanks for showing us how to make a smoker from a smaller propane tank. That’s ya skill I hope to one day learn

@apexcustomsmokers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment I appreciate it!

Welding propane tanks always makes me sweat, even when I fill them with water. When I made my 500 gallon propane tank smoker I filled it with water, the jet ski trailer I had it on handled the weight but the tires didn't. I wish I would have recorded that because one of the tires blew while I was cutting the tank open. I just about 💩 myself, I quit working on it that day and started back up the next day, lol.😅😅

@apexcustomsmokers

Жыл бұрын

That would've scared the bejesus outta anyone! 🤣 😄😄 but that footage would've went viral for sure! Appreciate you watching Ron!

Great work! I'll enjoy checking out your channel and other work!

@apexcustomsmokers

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome cooker my friend. Great build🔥👍

@apexcustomsmokers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the comment.

Smart info given in regards to safety. Great process and build style! I am loving this! Will be in the Philippines soon and looking to have one pretty much like this built for me. Love this offset smoker!

@apexcustomsmokers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paulie! I can't wait to see your Philippino offset! Cheers my friend!

Good build bud! I’m taking a welding class starting in September to start building pits on my channel too! Great info

@apexcustomsmokers

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! It's a blast for sure! Let me know if you ever have any questions.

🔥🔥🔥

nice

@apexcustomsmokers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers 🍻

Great video thanks for sharing. I’d like to ask, what kind of welder and plasma cutter are you using? Also, what is the diameter and length of your stack? Finally, what would be the price for one of these 100 lb smokers?

@apexcustomsmokers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Email me at sales@apexcustomsmokers.com And we can discuss everything. Thanks again!

Fabulous build... What dimensions of the burn box and the diameter smoke stack?

@apexcustomsmokers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The firebox I believe was 16" square (it was adequate for the cook chamber size, however I'm currently building another one for someone else and am going to go slightly larger with the firebox) the stack is 3.5"x42". Thanks for watching!

@bw7057

Жыл бұрын

You’re quite welcome and thank-you very much for responding.

With what you now know about BLEVE, is there anything you would do differently in preparing the tank for a build that you didn't do on this one?

@apexcustomsmokers

Жыл бұрын

I would make getting water into the tank the first priority. It's easier to cut the handles off first to get at the valve but that's where danger with the BLEVE is, the metal heating up from the outside grinding, igniting the residual propane fumes inside. So for sure, I'd take my time, get the valve off, fill it with water completely before taking the grinder out.

What are the dimensions of the fire box?

How hard is it to purge thetank before cutting into it?

@apexcustomsmokers

2 жыл бұрын

BEFORE cutting into a tank, the valve needs to be CAREFULLY removed (NO HITTING IT) safest way is to strap it to a post, so it doesnt move, and use a pipe wrench to remove the valve. Make sure all this is done OUTSIDE AWAY FROM OTHERS, once the valve is off it has to be filled full of water, then and only then, should it be cut into, ensuring there are no sparks. Just purging the tank isn't enough to get all the propane out, there will always be some residual fumes left over, that is what makes it so dangerous.

What are the dimensions of the tank you used? I have a 100lb tank that is about 43” high and 14 3/4” diameter. Was the food rack in your build located at about the mid point?

@apexcustomsmokers

Жыл бұрын

Those are the dimensions, and yes the rack sat in just under mid point @ 14".

What’s the cost and do u ship

@apexcustomsmokers

2 жыл бұрын

Where are you located? Send an email to sales@apexcustomsmokers.com