Weatherproof box for Stoker

DoubleEgger

Here's the box I made yesterday for the new Stoker. The fit is perfect for the stoker and the two smaller boxes. Each one holds one of my blowers with the rain shields I made. I elevated the stoker for easier viewing and to provide extra insurance in case water got inside. Velcroed the transformer to the sidewall for extra insurance as well. Industrial strength Velcro holds the stoker to my elevated base. I used 22.5 degree fittings instead of 45's because it's easier to get the plugs through. I have a small bin for the probes that fits on top of the stoker. Thanks to the forum for this great handy tip/project. 

mahenryak

Very nice setup.  I really like the idea of the smaller containers, too. 

Cookbook_Chip

Cool!  I wanna see how your blower rain shield looks/works. Can you show that?  Thanks!

DoubleEgger

Cookbook_Chip said:

Cool!  I wanna see how your blower rain shield looks/works. Can you show that?  Thanks!

DoubleEgger

The above image is copyrighted. Don't be Steve Raichlen  

Cookbook_Chip

Nice. Rats, was just about to post that as my own!  

DoubleEgger

Seriously, it worked great. It was raining hard all day long and the blower didn't have a drop of water on it. 

NPHuskerFL

Nice man. 

Canugghead

Great job, thanks for the inspiration, I've been using styrofoam cups to protect the blowers 

Fireman_Joe

Nice idea for protecting the fan

Blassiter

Building my stoker box this weekend so this is right on time. Thanks for posting the great pictures.

Fireman_Joe

I am working on a removable rain cover for the fan assembly, can any one give me the width (aluminum plate to aluminum plate) for the 10cfm fan

DoubleEgger

You really need to have the adapter plate from Rocks before you make the cover so you can get the screw holes and airflow cutout lined up perfectly. Your cover will need to be less than the width of the original adapter so the damper will slide over the original adapter and lock it into place. 

Blassiter

Does the thickness of the aluminum affect the seal for the blower?

stompbox

Why bend the side against the egg downward?  It looks like a drip edge leading to the fan/egg connection I would think it would be best bent upward to make it all slope/drain away from the egg.

In reality, it would only be minimal water, but I am an engineer.... and as such, I over-engineer everything.

DoubleEgger

I just made a simple fix to cook some grub on a rainy day. There are no electrical connections near the front of the stoker blowers. It's bent down to utilize the existing bolt holes on the blower adapter. You are always welcome to improve on the design for your needs. 

Blassiter

@DoubleEgger, what are the white PVC fittings called. Went to Home Depot and could not find bulkhead fittings which I thought is what you used. 

DoubleEgger

@Blassiter  here are the two pieces I got from the HD. SKU 6 11942 03416 1 and 6 11942 03233 4 

DoubleEgger

Scottborasjr

What did you use to cut the holes in the container?

DoubleEgger

@ScottborasjrSpiral bit on a Dremel. 

Scottborasjr

I don't have a Dremel. Guess I could spend more money 

DoubleEgger

Any sharp knife will work. Just take your time and be careful. 

Blassiter

Thanks @DoubleEgger! 

DoubleEgger

 No worries @blassiter

Jeepster47

DoubleEgger said:

Any sharp knife will work. Just take your time and be careful. 

Really take your time.  The plastic is thin and slightly brittle.  I used a hobby knife and rushed a little ... had to move the center of the hole when the plastic cracked.

Canugghead

Jeepster47

not as bad as cutting your fingers though 

DoubleEgger

You can always drill a bunch of holes and use the knife to cut between the holes to make the cutout. 

Blassiter

Started mine yesterday and used a hole saw to cut the hole. Waiting for Stoker delivery tomorrow to finish it.

EggerinMO

DoubleEgger said:

Here's the box I made yesterday for the new Stoker. The fit is perfect for the stoker and the two smaller boxes. Each one holds one of my blowers with the rain shields I made. I elevated the stoker for easier viewing and to provide extra insurance in case water got inside. Velcroed the transformer to the sidewall for extra insurance as well. Industrial strength Velcro holds the stoker to my elevated base. I used 22.5 degree fittings instead of 45's because it's easier to get the plugs through. I have a small bin for the probes that fits on top of the stoker. Thanks to the forum for this great handy tip/project. What size boxes did you use?