Big Green Egg inside

[dougstove]

Hi;
My wife just got a Big Green Egg, and is barbecuing everything in sight.
Even my dogs are looking nervous.
My location is cool, there are only ~5-10 m days/y when the heat of the cooking would be unwelcome, and most days some heat in the evening is welcome.

So, I am wondering about feasibility of installing it in the kitchen, under ventilation.
Would the required ventilation outweigh any heat gain?
Has anyone seen a feasible chimney arrangement?
Ludicrous idea?
cheers, Doug

 

[begreen]

The risk of CO exposure, flashback, etc.. would be present so there would have to be a very generous clear area of non-combustibles and a serious ventilation system. It's done at some restaurants, so it is feasible, though it might turn your insurance agent and inspector purple. Check first.

 

[BrotherBart]

Please don't do that. We like having you around here.

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Newsroom/News-Releases/1999/CPSC-Warns---Never-Use-Charcoal-Grills-Indoors/

 

[firefighterjake]

Uh . . . wow . . . bad idea . . . really bad idea.

 

[dougstove]

Understood.
The more I see, the more I realize how smoky the thing is.
I have never been around a barbecue before.
The slaughter continues apace as a carnivorous frenzy sweeps the household.

 

[drz1050]

Doable, but you'd need an industrial sized venting system.... sooooo, not really doable.

I'm jealous of the carnivorous frenzy!

 

[begreen]

More than just a commercial ventilation system, my guess is that you would also need a commercial fire extinguishing system installed in an industrial sized cooking area. As I noted, it's been done comercially, but I didn't note at what cost. Personally I would not even remotely consider this idea in a house.

 

[Lake Girl]

When I read the comment on the ventilation, I also thought about the commercial sprinkler system that would be required. Best to keep it outside where it belongs! Enjoy the grilling

 

[sportbikerider78]

If you don't think something kicks out much smoke, just bring it indoors. LOL

 

[maple1]

I have never been around a barbecue before.

My mind has been boggled - lol...

 

[mithesaint]

I have never been around a barbecue before.

My mind has been boggled - lol...

He's Canadian. It happens.

 

[maple1]

He's Canadian. It happens.

Not to this one.

Not sure what it'll be tonight - still tasting Sundays ribs - yummy.