my only guess would be that the meer to the pipe would be similar to teflon to the fry pan. my only concerm would be how easily it my chip up or fall out. if they are not the best smoker in the world, i could live with that.
saw a three pack for about twenty. may get cob instead. just looking for something "loose able" or floats and a big fish finds use for it. seaweed?? swamp grass?.