resistors in smoke units

[tanker 242]

hi guys i have been wondering has any one noticed, in the heng long smoke units there is no resister inside the smoke chamber, & the wick is to big & takes up most of the room in the chamber,allso what difference would adding a resister make as regards to makeing more smoke tanker 242

[Tankbear]

The heater element (the wire with the wick) around is the resistor. I think from memory it is 15ohm.

adding more resistance will equal less smoke - reducing the resistance will create more heat and therefore more smoke, although run the risk of overloading the electronics. I've used a 12 ohm heating element with out problem on a RX18.

Another mod is to ditch the oversized wick and use something smaller like strips of cotton or a wick pulled out of a candle.

Ian.

[tanker 242]

thanks tankbear, never thought of a candle wick , do u know iff a wick from a petrol lighter will work as well, without changeing the heater element.tanker 242

[Tankbear]

As long as it can soak up the oil and resistant to heat it should work.

I got some fire performers material made of kevlar. The fire performer wrap around stick soak with fluid ignite and wave it around. The stuff I got was like a ribbon (similar size to a seat belt) but can pull a thread out of it to give me a wick. But I had to get from New Zealand so the postage cost more than the product.

I've also heard another member use the soft sealent material of ovens doors as that was available form fleabay

ian.

[jonger]

I'm using flat braid kevlar bought on line from a fibreglass / carbon composite specialist, they use it for reinforcing joints but it makes a great wick, the 14mm stuff just covers my resistors.
http://www.easycomposites.co.uk/Categor ... Braid.aspx

[tanker 242]

hi guys ? how easy is it to replace the heng long resistor with a one like the one shown in strmnd54s photos , is it just a case of removeing the heng long one & soldering a new one in its place ? a photo of procedure would be very helpfull if anyone has any ? thanks, tanker 242.

[Tankbear]

Yeah quite straight forward. Remove smoker from tank (can leave in tank but easier out) then remove the four screws on the smoker lid as you open it the heater and wick will come out.

Now I cut the wires on the inside of the smoker box and pull out the wires through the lid holes. Then bend legs in the resistor legs to pop up through the old cable holes. I then twist the cable onto the resistor legs and cover with insulation tape. Note if you solder the heat generated from the resistor will travel down the metal legs and eventually break the solder seal.

Sorry no pictures to hand. Best is to dive in and look yourself you get a better feel for the job.

Ian.

[tanker 242]

thanks tankbear now i know how i can replace the old heng long ones with new resistors of 14ohms1 watt wire wound ones to get more heat , resulting in more smoke , tanker 242.

[tanker 242]

hi guys have tryd everywhere to get hold of 14ohms 1watt wire wound resistors,but the nearest i got was 10ohms 1watt wire wound resistors ,but dont know iff they will be ok in the smoker, can anyone tell me. tanker 242

[strmnd54]

I still have a couple of 14 OHMS 1 Watts wire wound resistor left...
My supplier is sadly out of stock for those ones.
If you can't find any, just P.M. me your mailing address and I'll send you one with the wick...

I'm presently experimenting with some 15 Ohms 1 Watts wire wound resistors that I bought on e-bay...
They produce a lot of smoke; but I don't know how long they will last...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/121111677488?ssP ... 1497.l2649

Also make sure that you install the resistor in the air flow between the air intake and the exhaust ports of the smoker; for best results.