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Is it save to use my WSM in an open metal shed?
See the following webpage for a picture of the shed:
http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and smoke will fill the top and knock me out. Thanks, Bobby |
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> See the following webpage for a picture of the shed: > > http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG > > I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it > rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the > water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. > > I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my > back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and > smoke will fill the top and knock me out. > > Thanks, > Bobby LOL! Is that where hurricane Charlie put my shed? Looks just like mine, but I guess Charlie lost the doors. No, I wouldn't cook in there without major modifications (more ventilation), and I don't think that the shed's structure would allow much without falling apart. BOB |
> wrote in message oups.com... > See the following webpage for a picture of the shed: > > http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG > > I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it > rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the > water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. > > I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my > back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and > smoke will fill the top and knock me out. > > Thanks, > Bobby > Take the roof off and it should be fine. Jack Curry -Just wait until the rain stops- |
> wrote in message oups.com... > See the following webpage for a picture of the shed: > > http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG > > I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it > rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the > water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. > > I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my > back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and > smoke will fill the top and knock me out. > > Thanks, > Bobby > Take the roof off and it should be fine. Jack Curry -Just wait until the rain stops- |
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> "Jack Curry" <Jack > took his meds and wrote: >> > wrote in message >> [] >>> I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my >>> back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide >>> and smoke will fill the top and knock me out. >>> >> Take the roof off and it should be fine. >> >> Jack Curry >> -Just wait until the rain stops- > > Jack, yer new drugs are working great! > > BTW, can't be sure, but looks like he'd hafta take the roof off just ta > stand up straight. > Nick, *YES* to both. I *had* a shed just like that 'til Charlie blew through here. BOB |
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> "Jack Curry" <Jack > took his meds and wrote: >> > wrote in message >> [] >>> I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my >>> back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide >>> and smoke will fill the top and knock me out. >>> >> Take the roof off and it should be fine. >> >> Jack Curry >> -Just wait until the rain stops- > > Jack, yer new drugs are working great! > > BTW, can't be sure, but looks like he'd hafta take the roof off just ta > stand up straight. > Nick, *YES* to both. I *had* a shed just like that 'til Charlie blew through here. BOB |
I guess that means the answer is "no." I went outside and checked. I
can stand up straight in the shed, but with not much room to spare. My wife says she would tear the shed down if it were our house, but we are just renting. Maybe it is because we live in Louisiana now, but I seem to be barbecueing in the rain a fair amount. Thanks for your replies. - Bobby |
I guess that means the answer is "no." I went outside and checked. I
can stand up straight in the shed, but with not much room to spare. My wife says she would tear the shed down if it were our house, but we are just renting. Maybe it is because we live in Louisiana now, but I seem to be barbecueing in the rain a fair amount. Thanks for your replies. - Bobby |
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> wrote: > > "Jack Curry" <Jack > took his meds and wrote: > >> [] > >> Take the roof off and it should be fine. > >> > >> -Just wait until the rain stops- > > > > Jack, yer new drugs are working great! > > > > BTW, can't be sure, but looks like he'd hafta take the roof off just ta > > stand up straight. > > > Nick, *YES* to both. I *had* a shed just like that 'til Charlie blew > through here. > I still have one. Keep banging my head on the roof. You'd hafta go down ta West Hollywood for Charlie ta :-0 -- Nick. Christmas Day, the twenty-fifth Day of December, being established a Federal holiday by an Act of Congress on June 28, 1870: Merry Christmas! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops! You are not forgotten. Thanks. |
" BOB" > wrote:
> wrote: > > "Jack Curry" <Jack > took his meds and wrote: > >> [] > >> Take the roof off and it should be fine. > >> > >> -Just wait until the rain stops- > > > > Jack, yer new drugs are working great! > > > > BTW, can't be sure, but looks like he'd hafta take the roof off just ta > > stand up straight. > > > Nick, *YES* to both. I *had* a shed just like that 'til Charlie blew > through here. > I still have one. Keep banging my head on the roof. You'd hafta go down ta West Hollywood for Charlie ta :-0 -- Nick. Christmas Day, the twenty-fifth Day of December, being established a Federal holiday by an Act of Congress on June 28, 1870: Merry Christmas! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops! You are not forgotten. Thanks. |
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Thanks. I thought the replys to my post were very funny. My wife was
also amused. I should have put a :) on my post, so you would know. I get frustrated with the rain though. I guess when I get the time I'll ponder what I could use that would keep the rain off but not kill me or burn down the house (or both!) :) - Bobby |
put a :) on my post, so you would know.
> > I get frustrated with the rain though. uh, bobby?? i get 120 inches (don't convert to feet or you'll scream) of rain a year. you'll survive. i don't think your "man shed" will have any co2 problems as long as the door is open (fourth law of gases by some old geezer that i can't remember in my alcohol induced state). no, no, i got it. it was boyle's law of gases. keep a watch on the heat above the cooker. joe petersburg (um, pickled herring, it's that time of year) alaska |
put a :) on my post, so you would know.
> > I get frustrated with the rain though. uh, bobby?? i get 120 inches (don't convert to feet or you'll scream) of rain a year. you'll survive. i don't think your "man shed" will have any co2 problems as long as the door is open (fourth law of gases by some old geezer that i can't remember in my alcohol induced state). no, no, i got it. it was boyle's law of gases. keep a watch on the heat above the cooker. joe petersburg (um, pickled herring, it's that time of year) alaska |
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> See the following webpage for a picture of the shed: > > http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG > > I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it > rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the > water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. > > I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my > back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and > smoke will fill the top and knock me out. > > Thanks, > Bobby > I think you'll be fine as long as the door stays open, if you want to do this on a regular basis, then I'd suggest some type of ventilation thru the roof for extra safety, even rigging up a "vent hood" directly above the cooker. -- Mike Willsey http://groups.msn.com/ThePracticalBarBQr |
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> See the following webpage for a picture of the shed: > > http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG > > I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it > rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the > water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. > > I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my > back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and > smoke will fill the top and knock me out. > > Thanks, > Bobby > I think you'll be fine as long as the door stays open, if you want to do this on a regular basis, then I'd suggest some type of ventilation thru the roof for extra safety, even rigging up a "vent hood" directly above the cooker. -- Mike Willsey http://groups.msn.com/ThePracticalBarBQr |
"just joe" > wrote in message > no, no, i got it. it was boyle's law of gases. > Is that the one that states "don't fart in the presence of an open flame"? |
"just joe" > wrote in message > no, no, i got it. it was boyle's law of gases. > Is that the one that states "don't fart in the presence of an open flame"? |
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oups.com... > See the following webpage for a picture of the shed: > > http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG > > I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it > rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the > water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. > > I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my > back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and > smoke will fill the top and knock me out. > > Thanks, > Bobby Id be hesitant in there Bobby - but if you try it, I'd put it in the doorway and stay out of the interior (you) during and after the cook. I bought one of those self supporting 10x10 popup canopies to set the WSM under. I already had it pull out a ribfest that I couldn't have gotten started in the rain like it was. All clear when the guests arrived, but raining pretty good for the first couple of hours of the cook. Plenty of ventilation - all 4 sides open, and since it supports itself, I put it over my driveway and did it right there. I'll use it again this week if rain threatens my Q. Maybe one day we'll use it for scouts or swim team like we planned - but for the WSM it is just the ticket. - Bo |
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oups.com... > See the following webpage for a picture of the shed: > > http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG > > I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it > rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the > water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. > > I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my > back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and > smoke will fill the top and knock me out. > > Thanks, > Bobby Id be hesitant in there Bobby - but if you try it, I'd put it in the doorway and stay out of the interior (you) during and after the cook. I bought one of those self supporting 10x10 popup canopies to set the WSM under. I already had it pull out a ribfest that I couldn't have gotten started in the rain like it was. All clear when the guests arrived, but raining pretty good for the first couple of hours of the cook. Plenty of ventilation - all 4 sides open, and since it supports itself, I put it over my driveway and did it right there. I'll use it again this week if rain threatens my Q. Maybe one day we'll use it for scouts or swim team like we planned - but for the WSM it is just the ticket. - Bo |
"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote:
> "just joe" > wrote in message > > no, no, i got it. it was boyle's law of gases. > > > Is that the one that states "don't fart in the presence of an open > flame"? I think it was "Stalag 17". -- Nick. Christmas Day, the twenty-fifth Day of December, being established a Federal holiday by an Act of Congress on June 28, 1870: Merry Christmas! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops! You are not forgotten. Thanks. |
"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote:
> "just joe" > wrote in message > > no, no, i got it. it was boyle's law of gases. > > > Is that the one that states "don't fart in the presence of an open > flame"? I think it was "Stalag 17". -- Nick. Christmas Day, the twenty-fifth Day of December, being established a Federal holiday by an Act of Congress on June 28, 1870: Merry Christmas! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops! You are not forgotten. Thanks. |
"Bo Hica" > wrote:
> [] > I'll use it again this week if rain threatens my Q. Maybe one day we'll > use it for scouts or swim team like we planned - but for the WSM it is > just the ticket. > BBQing for the Scouts? Does the ACLU know about this? -- Nick. Christmas Day, the twenty-fifth Day of December, being established a Federal holiday by an Act of Congress on June 28, 1870: Merry Christmas! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops! You are not forgotten. Thanks. |
hehe-- if that thing doesn't collapse around you, its probably ok <g>
> wrote in message oups.com... > See the following webpage for a picture of the shed: > > http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG > > I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it > rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the > water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. > > I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my > back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and > smoke will fill the top and knock me out. > > Thanks, > Bobby > |
hehe-- if that thing doesn't collapse around you, its probably ok <g>
> wrote in message oups.com... > See the following webpage for a picture of the shed: > > http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG > > I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it > rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the > water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. > > I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my > back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and > smoke will fill the top and knock me out. > > Thanks, > Bobby > |
hehe-- if that thing doesn't collapse around you, its probably ok <g>
> wrote in message oups.com... > See the following webpage for a picture of the shed: > > http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG > > I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it > rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the > water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. > > I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my > back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and > smoke will fill the top and knock me out. > > Thanks, > Bobby > |
hehe-- if that thing doesn't collapse around you, its probably ok <g>
> wrote in message oups.com... > See the following webpage for a picture of the shed: > > http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG > > I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it > rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the > water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. > > I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my > back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and > smoke will fill the top and knock me out. > > Thanks, > Bobby > |
Jack Curry wrote:
> wrote: > >>I guess that means the answer is "no." I went outside and checked. I >>can stand up straight in the shed, but with not much room to spare. >> >>My wife says she would tear the shed down if it were our house, but we >>are just renting. >> >>Maybe it is because we live in Louisiana now, but I seem to be >>barbecueing in the rain a fair amount. >>Thanks for your replies. > > Bobby, I'm sorry for funnin' atcha. Yes, the answer is NO. Taking a chance > with carbon monoxide is a bad idea since it's tasteless, colorless, odorless > and often fatal. Either find another cover, like a big umbrella, or wait > until you have a sunny day. Dang, I was half expecting a Kamado recommendation on this thread. -- Aloha, Nathan Lau San Jose, CA #include <std.disclaimer> |
Jack Curry wrote:
> wrote: > >>I guess that means the answer is "no." I went outside and checked. I >>can stand up straight in the shed, but with not much room to spare. >> >>My wife says she would tear the shed down if it were our house, but we >>are just renting. >> >>Maybe it is because we live in Louisiana now, but I seem to be >>barbecueing in the rain a fair amount. >>Thanks for your replies. > > Bobby, I'm sorry for funnin' atcha. Yes, the answer is NO. Taking a chance > with carbon monoxide is a bad idea since it's tasteless, colorless, odorless > and often fatal. Either find another cover, like a big umbrella, or wait > until you have a sunny day. Dang, I was half expecting a Kamado recommendation on this thread. -- Aloha, Nathan Lau San Jose, CA #include <std.disclaimer> |
"Nathan Lau" > wrote in message news:sUjvd.45717 > > Dang, I was half expecting a Kamado recommendation on this thread. Well, you know I like my Kamado, but a WSM for a *LOT* less money is a fine cooker. Jack Curry -But rain don't bother a Kamado none- |
"Nathan Lau" > wrote in message news:sUjvd.45717 > > Dang, I was half expecting a Kamado recommendation on this thread. Well, you know I like my Kamado, but a WSM for a *LOT* less money is a fine cooker. Jack Curry -But rain don't bother a Kamado none- |
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> See the following webpage for a picture of the shed: > > http://webpages.charter.net/bdurrett/000_0111.JPG > > I'm having trouble using my WSM outside. Last time I smoked ribs it > rained. I pulled the smoker under the awning of the house, but the > water still splashed on the side and got the charcoal wet. > > I was wondering if it would be safe to run it in the metal shed in my > back yard. It has a big open door, but I wonder if Carbon Monoxide and > smoke will fill the top and knock me out. > I would suggest, as others have, to get an umbrella. I got a 9 ft cheapie with the base last summer for $30. I need a small diameter table now to help hold it up. It is easy to put up and take down. Since your renting too, is easy enough to take with you if you move. I did a cook last summer and it rained a bit. I was able to hang a tarp to keep the cooker from getting rained on, but was pita to hang and get rain to flow away from my house. Bought the umbrella but have not had to use it yet. Q'in is fun, but don't risk your life for it!!!! BBQ |
Sure, if there is any breeze, if not use a little fan. And if you are
still worried pick up a carbon monoxide detector. I doubt that you can get the detector to alarm with any kind of fire or smoke you have in your smoker unless you seal up the door with something. I suspect that enough smoke might accumulate at the top to make your eyes water when you open up the smoker. My son-in-law smokes inside a lot tighter shed than this one and he has never set off his CO detectors, he has two, if he leaves the 36 inch wide door partially open and a window open a little. |
Sure, if there is any breeze, if not use a little fan. And if you are
still worried pick up a carbon monoxide detector. I doubt that you can get the detector to alarm with any kind of fire or smoke you have in your smoker unless you seal up the door with something. I suspect that enough smoke might accumulate at the top to make your eyes water when you open up the smoker. My son-in-law smokes inside a lot tighter shed than this one and he has never set off his CO detectors, he has two, if he leaves the 36 inch wide door partially open and a window open a little. |
Thanks for everyone's replies. I do have a beach umbrella I could try.
But, I need something to stick it in. - Bobby |
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