Reddit reviews Anderson Metals Brass Hose Fitting, Connector, 3/8" Barb x 3/8" Female Pipe
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Adapter for connecting pipes or fittings of different typesFitting connects to hose on one end and has an NPT female connector on the otherBrass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeabilityBarbed fitting creates a tight seal on flexible and semi-rigid hose when used with a hose clamp or crimp sleeve or ferrule (sold separately)For use with plastic or rubber hoseThese fittings contain lead and are not allowed by federal law to be installed for potable water use in the U.S.A. and its territories.
I made this a couple months ago and the recent post of a DIY smoker and a request for more details prompted me to put this together.
Materials Needed:
I've added links to products similar to the ones I used and they're all available via Amazon but most items can be easily found locally for much less. I was able to buy the brass fitting and the vinyl tubing by the foot at a home improvement store. The pipe screens were less than 10 cents each at a local smoke shop. The ebay auction I linked to is by far the least expensive place to get the mini vacuum that I found.
Start by inserting the Small Pipe Screen in the mouth of the Brass Hose Barb. This is a secondary screen to catch any small particles to prevent them from entering the vacuum. Insert the brass hose barb into a 1.5" - 2" piece of 3/8" vinyl tubing. You will connect this to the top of the mini vacuum. If you buy the sizes I indicate they will fit perfectly on the mini vacuum I linked to. Finally connect a 3 foot piece of the 1/4" vinyl tubing directly to the side outlet vent (again these will dry fit firmly) or you can use the flexible plastic piece that comes with the vacuum. I find this a little easier to add and remove and is more flexible.
Once this is assembled, take the large pipe screen and form it into a cup using the back of a pen and insert it into the brass hose barb. This is where you will put your wood shavings. Any shavings work, I started by using larger pieces of hickory that I was shaving down using a microplane but it was time consuming so I purchased some of the PolyScience chips from the kitchen store. They work well and don't burn down quite as fast.
To use the smoker, apply a flame to the wood chips until they start to ignite and turn on the vacuum. Once the vacuum starts you can remove the flame and it will give you about 20-30 seconds of smoke. Believe me this is more than enough. It produces a nice dense smoke that can be very potent.
I put together a quick (and not my best work) video of the gun in action.
Hope you enjoy!
Anderson Metals Brass Compression Hose Fitting, Connector, Barb x NPT Female
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Not sure your size exactly it this should point you in the right direction.