Smoke generator with their own hands - a description of popular types, detailed master classes on making, photo ideas

How to smoke products?

Cold and hot methods of cooking smoked meats is a process in which the food is exposed to smoke from slowly smoldering wood. It is the smoke that kills bacteria and gives the final product a unique flavor. Without a special smoking unit, made by yourself, such an effect cannot be obtained.

For its self-made will require the following components: a box for placing products, smoke generator, a compressor (blower).

Smoke generators: from application to the principle of operation

The name of this device - a smoke generator - speaks for itself. With its help, smoke is produced and fed to the smoking cabinet.

Description of the principle of operation

Sawdust is placed in the lower part of the chamber, usually made of heat-resistant material. Then, through a special hole (ash-pan), they are ignited. The draught is also regulated by means of the ash pan.

As a result of smoldering sawdust in a closed chamber, the necessary amount of smoke is produced, rising upwards. At the same time, air is blown into the chamber by a small compressor connected by a hose to the socket.

The air helps the smoke to flow through the tube - the chimney into the chamber with the placed products. Such a device is called an ejector. The temperature of the smoke at the outlet is low, since the fire is ignited slowly, and the product is cooked in almost ideal conditions.

Types of smoke generators according to the location of the ejector

Smoke generators can be with the top or bottom location of the ejector.

The main advantages of the top arrangement option are as follows:

• Increased volume of the combustion area. As a result the smoldering is more stable.
• Economical. Chips smolder slowly, which reduces the consumption of firewood.
• Longer life of the spigot. Being at a sufficient distance from the place of heating, the parts of the device are less exposed to the negative effects of temperature.

The disadvantages of this type of smoke generators include the need for additional filtering of smoke due to the high draft in the chamber.

If the ejector is located below, large particles of fuel can get into the chimney, Requires an increase in its length. This is not always feasible in a small cottage or private home. In addition, the impact of high temperatures reduces the duration of operation of the ejector.

Smoke generators of both types have found their use among fans of smoking. However, in home smoking it is better to use the upper type of device.

Self-made smoke generators

Craftsmen have long come up with different variants of smoke generators for home use. Smoking food without large expenses for equipment is a dream of many people. Even non-professionals can make such a device from improvised means. All of them operate on a similar principle, the only difference is the details from which the smokers are assembled.

Smoke generator from an electric stove

For periodic smoking of a small amount of fish or meat, you can make a simple smoke generator using an electric stove.

The following components will be needed:

• electric stove;
• old saucepan;
• a pipe or used barrel,
• wire mesh;
• two bars of rebar;
• sheet of iron, plywood;
• sawdust, wood chips.

The smokehouse should be located outdoors, as far away from residential areas as possible. To work you need electricity, you may have to use an extension cord. Otherwise, things in the house will smell of smoke.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Prepare the barrel. Thoroughly clean it from the rest of the contents. Then, after measuring about one-third of the height from the top of the barrel, pass some reinforcing bars through its walls. Attach a mesh to the rebar and hang the necessary products from it. The barrel is ready to use.
2. Stably set the stove on a non-combustible surface and connect it to the socket.
3. Put the wood fuel in the pot.
4. Place the pot on the stove plugged in.
5. Use the temperature regulator knob to adjust its heating power.
6. Place the pot on the stove.
7. Cover the top of the construction with iron or plywood.

One load will allow to work such a smoke generator for cold smoking 4 - 6 hours. The process is complicated by the need to constantly monitor the amount of fuel and adjust the temperature of smoldering. Barrel for this will have to lift periodically.

Despite the presence of disadvantages in this design, many users are attracted by the simplicity of assembly and low manufacturing costs.

Smoke generator from a used fire extinguisher

With a little ingenuity, you can turn an old fire extinguisher into a smoke generator, as shown in the photo.

The work should begin with cleaning the extinguisher from its old contents, to make sure there is no rust on its walls.

Assembly of the smoke extinguisher:

1. Cut the fire extinguisher, indenting from the top about 5 cm. The result will be a lid.
2. Make a hole in the lid, screw in a T-piece with spigots.
3. To one of the tubes connect the compressor, and the other will serve to deliver smoke to the smoking chamber.
4. Make several holes in the fire extinguisher at a distance of 4-6 cm from the bottom of the fire extinguisher. Through these holes will ignite wood chips, regulate the draft.

The ready-made device can function for 7-10 hours. The operating time depends on the diameter of the extinguisher.

Smoke generator from tin cans

Tin cans are great for making a simple smoke generator yourself. This cheap way to get a pretty good smoker will appeal to many people.

You will need:

• Three cylindrical shaped tin cans: two of the same size, one slightly smaller;
• Connecting clamps or metal tape;
• foaming tape;
• a tee and a nut to fasten it to;
• a piece of copper tubing with a small diameter;
• a piece of tubing of larger diameter and length to connect the smoke generator to the smoking cabinet.

Order of assembly of the device:

1. Clean and dry canning jars.
2. Connect two cans of the same diameter with an iron clamp or metal band. Cut off the bottom of one of the cans beforehand.
3. At the bottom of the first jar to make holes for igniting the fuel and adjusting the thrust.
4. In the bottom of the third, smaller, jar installed tee. From the inside it is secured with a nut. The connection should be very tight and not let air in.
5. A fitting with tubing is attached to one side of the tee, and the connection is sealed with Fum tape.
6. Insert the copper pipe with one end into the branch pipe so that it protrudes from the other side of the tee by a few centimeters. Seal the entry point. The ejector is ready.
7. Attach a tube of larger diameter to the second hole of the tee. The smoking chamber will be connected to it.
8. Pour sawdust or wood chips into the bottom jars to a height of about two-thirds and ignite through the holes.
9. Close the construction from above with the ejector.
10. Attach a compressor hose to the other end of the copper tube.

The simple smoke generator is ready.

Note that this device should be installed on a flat surface of non-combustible material, because during the work of the holes for ignition may fall out of the ash.

Smoke generators of industrial production

If there is no possibility to make a smoker yourself, you can consider buying a smoker. Numerous stores will help to make a choice, because their range is quite wide. Below are the prices for several models for cold smoking from popular manufacturers:

1. HANHI, Zmei. The price is 9800-10800 rubles. Fuel tank of 10 liters. One load is enough for 10 hours of work. The power of the built in electric heater 1 kW. Availability of filter, thermometer, air coil for smoke cooling.
2. SmokeOK. The price is 4,700-5,200 rubles. Fuel tank with the volume of 0.5 kg. Material of the body is stainless steel AISI 304. Working time up to 6.5 hours. Availability of compressor and connecting hoses.
3. UZBI, Smoke Smoke 01M. Price 2800-3900 rubles. One load is enough for 15 hours of work. Presence of the compressor in the complete set.
4. Smoke 2.0, Smoke House. The price 1440-1800 rub. Tank for fuel with the volume of 2.5 liters. Material - stainless steel, thickness 2 mm. Usage time: 3-6 hours.
5. Merkel, Premium. The price is 9900-10800 rubles. One load is enough for 12 hours of work. Case material - stainless steel, thickness 2 mm. Availability of a filter and a special lighter in the kit.

For a more detailed study of the issue of making smoke generators with their own hands, it is recommended first of all to study similar schemes and drawings on the Internet. On their basis, it is desirable to prepare your documentation, which takes into account all the features of your design. Then the device for smoking, made by you yourself, will turn out high-quality, high-performance and safe.

Photo examples of homemade smoke generators