Anyone ever install an SI in their kitchen?

[JDSwan87]

Odd question, I know... In a few years my wife and I are totally re-doing our kitchen and I got to thinking that it wouldn't be that hard to install an SI permanently while we are at it. I would plumb up the smoke hole to exit outside with a switched fan in line. The fan would activate via a switch that before I open the door, I would click it on for say 30sec then open the door. Any input?

 

[tnlyne]

I wouldn't do this. The door leaks smoke some. Keep it outside.

 

[Barrel99]

I have seen a couple of smokers installed in the kitchen. The folks regretted it. Too much smoke.

 

[old sarge]

And probably too small a range hood dedicated to the smoker, if it was given any thought at all.

 

[Limey]

My friends who have tried either grills or smokers in their kitchen have regretted it and never really used them.

 

[JDSwan87]

OK... Well that settles that... It seemed like a good idea... Oh well!!

 

[DivotMaker]

I wouldn't count it out, Josh.  I would check with some of the BBQ joints that have have electric smokers in their kitchens.  I think, with proper venting, it would be highly-doable!  Many restaurants use smokers like these - just need to find out what they're doing.

 

[JDSwan87]

Hmmm... Excellent idea... I will have to see what they do... I definitely don't need a"restaurant quality" smoker but it would be nice to see how they have it plumbed up and such...

 

[jlightning]

I have a large cookshack smoker at work and find that the hood catches almost all of the smoke but if you open the door during the smoke you will be in trouble.