UDS Question

[derektr81]

Sorry if I am asking this question in the wrong place. I am making my second UDS but the lid does not have a bung hole. Does anyone have a recommended method to cut a hole and add a stack on the lid of the UDS? Thanks in advance.

 

[mikemci]

you could use a piece of 2" electrical conduit with a lock nut on each side of the lid. Using a hole saw to match the outside diameter of the conduit.

 

[Fwismoker]

derek, you could try something like this, all you need is a small drill bit (step bit)

https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/store/bbq-accessories/top-vent-for-drum-smoker-kit

 

[cowgirl]

One more option...
I drilled 8 holes around the perimeter of the lid on mine for even exhaust.

http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-uds-so-far.html

Good luck with what ever you go with!

 

[dadsr4]

One more option...
I drilled 8 holes around the perimeter of the lid on mine for even exhaust.

http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-uds-so-far.html

Good luck with what ever you go with!

Here is a link with a template.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1292345&postcount=6010

 

[cowgirl]

Here is a link with a template.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1292345&postcount=6010

lol Wish that would have existed when I built my drum. Would have made it a lot easier. :-D

 

[J-Rod]

Hole saw of proper diameter(to match O.D. of pipe used). If using a threaded pipe go a touch smaller than pipe OD so you can sort of thread it into the lid.

 

[Teleking]

Leave the lid alone and drill the exhaust holes in the side near the top. Keeps the rain out and works perfect.

 

[Bludawg]

Mine didn't have a bung so I made one. I used a 2/12" cable clamp. Lay out the hole drill 1/8" holes around the circumference, cut the pieces between the holes with a chisel or a flathead screw driver and a few lite hammer taps.

 

[Fwismoker]

Oh another option is 3/4" black elbows around the outside (4 of them) and you can plug them when you shut down. Thats a good way for if it rains...water can't get in.

 

[Teleking]

Oh another option is 3/4" black elbows around the outside (4 of them) and you can plug them when you shut down. Thats a good way for if it rains...water can't get in.

I think I said that already but you don't need elbows. Just cover with magnets when done.

 

[ssbbqguy]

All of the 55gallon smokers I build are equipped with a 3.5" length of 12 guage new exhaust tubing. The 85's and 110 gallon models get a 4" flue, a little longer. Both are centered and the 3.5" is designed to be run wide open. Just adjust the intake. The larger ones are used as a damper too depending on product load. These are real numbers and facts. Steve.

 

[Fwismoker]

I think I said that already but you don't need elbows. Just cover with magnets when done.

I haven't done elbows and plugs but i know people that use them and it works great...sure nothing at all wrong with it.