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Old 10-22-2009, 02:02 PM   #49
Paul B
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Join Date: 07-08-09
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Originally Posted by MushCreek View Post
I have a feeling the Arctic lid is going to be too small on my drum, unless it's bigger than a Weber. I already have a 'Plan B'; I'm going to add a strip of SS that is 1/8 X 1-1/4" around the inside of my bead. I'll attach it with screws and caulk w/ hi-temp silicone if necessary. Although it is tricky to balance, my drum runs perfect with the Weber lid; I hope the Arctic works as well.
If your weber lid sits on the rim of your drum the Arctic should also. So if you were to do my mod of 4 screws and furnace rope gasket, after mashing the outer rim somewhat you will be good to go. Look at this pic:



The screws angle in so it "makes" it a good fit. Here is another shot:



You can kinda see the mashed outer rim, not much, just enough to make a good seal when the furnace rope is on it and the screws keep the lid in place solid as a rock.

Hope this helps.............

Paul B
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