Need help to see your meat?

[Hippy]

Looked at different types of lights to put on the top of my smoker. Most of them were either cheaply made, not waterproof, or all plastic.

I also wanted it to be removable so i could use it on my grill. So here is what i came up with.

Hope this helps someone else out that is looking for a good outdoor light solution.

It is all metal, waterproof, and quick release!

[Fishawn]

Very Cool..... You rock on the BBQ/Smoker mods

When you say "quick release" what is meant by that?

Nice looking light

[Hippy]

Under the light is an air hose quick release. I have worked in many places that all had dfferent air connections. I have a box full of couplers that are all different manufacturers.So i found a good use for a few of them.
On the grill i just put a longer nipple between the flanged base and the coupler to get it up higher.


Here is the coupler.

[Meat Hunter]

And here I thought you were talking about my belly hanging over too far

That is a GREAT IDEA hippy
Chalk another one up for the old sayinig, "Necessity is the mother of invention"

I will for sure be using your idea in my shop.....

[Fishawn]

Under the light is an air hose quick release. I have worked in many places that all had dfferent air connections. I have a box full of couplers that are all different manufacturers.So i found a good use for a few of them.
On the grill i just put a longer nipple between the flanged base and the coupler to get it up higher.


Here is the coupler.

Got it And very cool indeed Outta but totally worthy. Thanks for sharing this

[Hippy]

Hey thanks,guys.



If anybody would want a materials list or more details, i could post it.





Merry Christmas

[chefrob]

great idea!

[nickelmore]

Cool, light, or lack there of seems to be a problem this time of year.

[tadowdaddy]

I've got your covered Scott! Totally worthy!

[Fishawn]

I've got your covered Scott! Totally worthy!

Thanks..... Hippy has had some great ideas .... Good to have a Top Cat Daddy thinker like that around ...... ..... Seeing stuff like this always inspires me to think about "what else can I do, or change, alter, or retro-fit" for my gear.... Keep it coming Hippy

[mulepackin]

Hey thanks,guys.



If anybody would want a materials list or more details, i could post it.





Merry Christmas

Yup!

[RowdyRay]

When I looked at the pics I couldn't figure out how you meant it was removable. 4 screws or bolts is removable?

Ingenious! Have access to numerous size/style air couplers and never once thought to use them in this fashion. Opens up a whole lot of possibilities. Funny how one person looks at something completely different than the next.

[gooose53]

would a good size magnet work as well? I don't like the idea of drilling holes in my cooker....at least until I know it better!

[curious aardvark]

I use a 9 led round light with hook and magnet.
Cost less than $5
this kind of thing
It also doubles as your to-and-fro to the smoker torch at night :-)

[Hippy]

Yup!

Sorry for the delay on the reply!

It is a 2x4 Weatherproof "Bell" Box with three, 1/2" threaded holes.
A Weatherproof light fixture with cover for 2x4 box
single pole, single throw, (SPST) toggle switch 6 amp is overkill but probly built better than a 3 amp
Rubber boot (cover) that is made to thread onto the stem of the toggle
25' of #14 extension cord
1/2" x .250-.375 straight male cord grip
ring terminals for #14 wire and #8 screw
Butt splice for #14 wire

A drill bit the same o.d. as the toggle switch stem, (for hole in side of box)
Male and female air quick connects with 1/2" MNPT
!/2" NPT floor flange
Silicone Sealant

Some good Kline crimpers, strippers,and screw drivers!

I got most of my stuff used or it could be kinda spendy.