I am constructing an outdoor kitchen and remodeling our deck. The outdoor kitchen will have an overhead roof covering, but open on the sides. I am planning on ordering a MAK 2-Star as my smoker and would like some input on an overhead exhaust system for the smoke so that it doesn't ruin the ceiling. Any suggestions of how best to accomplish this? Makes, models, types, expected cost, etc.? Thank you.
Question About Smoke Ventilation
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TrickyDick
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Are you consulting with an architect?
I recently did an addition and had planned to do a propane grill. Nearly at the last minute, I decided I wanted the versatility and flavor of a pellet grill/smoker, but I wanted to do it as a built in. I ended up going with the MAK as well, based on the fervent supporters and addicts here.
At any rate, I had already planned for an overhead hood to ventilate the smoke and fumes/gasses of the propane grill so it wasn't a big deal for me to switch. If you are installing the MAK in a center island type of plan, that might be best, as I think that you need access to the rear side of the MAK for fuel and maintenance. If you you will want an overhead hood. Be sure to plan for electrical supply for the hood, and the grill. If you are planning to install against a wall, be sure that you put in a stainless steel or granite backsplash to prevent smoke staining the stucco or wood or paneling or whatever your walls are made of.
Regardless of which you go with, be sure to plan for some overhang of the hood beyond where you expect the grill to vent, or where it opens to as to capture the smoke, and get a good fan. My fan is rated 1600 CFM I believe and is externally mounted on the roof to reduce the noise factor. Also you may need to be strategic about the roof vent so as to prevent the smoke from blowing back down into your kitchen windows or screen.
Get an oversized sink and put lights over the sink if you can, my grates barely fit my sink, and there isn't direct overhead sink light (but large window) for evening clean up. Get a hood with integrated lights as well if you can.
There is another forum member who built their own outdoor kitchen centered around a MAK 2 star I believe. There is a thread on that.
Good Luck!
TD
Oh yeah, I forgot to say, I had an architect pick out all the specific models and what not so no help there from me sorry. I don't even know the hood mfg! Alfresco is a good brand but pricey.
I recently did an addition and had planned to do a propane grill. Nearly at the last minute, I decided I wanted the versatility and flavor of a pellet grill/smoker, but I wanted to do it as a built in. I ended up going with the MAK as well, based on the fervent supporters and addicts here.
At any rate, I had already planned for an overhead hood to ventilate the smoke and fumes/gasses of the propane grill so it wasn't a big deal for me to switch. If you are installing the MAK in a center island type of plan, that might be best, as I think that you need access to the rear side of the MAK for fuel and maintenance. If you you will want an overhead hood. Be sure to plan for electrical supply for the hood, and the grill. If you are planning to install against a wall, be sure that you put in a stainless steel or granite backsplash to prevent smoke staining the stucco or wood or paneling or whatever your walls are made of.
Regardless of which you go with, be sure to plan for some overhang of the hood beyond where you expect the grill to vent, or where it opens to as to capture the smoke, and get a good fan. My fan is rated 1600 CFM I believe and is externally mounted on the roof to reduce the noise factor. Also you may need to be strategic about the roof vent so as to prevent the smoke from blowing back down into your kitchen windows or screen.
Get an oversized sink and put lights over the sink if you can, my grates barely fit my sink, and there isn't direct overhead sink light (but large window) for evening clean up. Get a hood with integrated lights as well if you can.
There is another forum member who built their own outdoor kitchen centered around a MAK 2 star I believe. There is a thread on that.
Good Luck!
TD
Oh yeah, I forgot to say, I had an architect pick out all the specific models and what not so no help there from me sorry. I don't even know the hood mfg! Alfresco is a good brand but pricey.
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scooter
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My neighbor builtin his 2 Star including vent fan. If you PM me your email address I'll pass it over to him.
http://www.pelletsmoking.com/pellet-smoking-com-lounge-9/smokeslingers-mak2-star-build-outdoor-kitchen-4269/
http://www.pelletsmoking.com/pellet-smoking-com-lounge-9/smokeslingers-mak2-star-build-outdoor-kitchen-4269/