Could it be my nipples?
- Thread starter smooookin
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Norcoredneck
somebody shut me the fark up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Qn_LkOhGg
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jestridge
somebody shut me the fark up.
When you talking about nipples are you talking about length or Diameter??
Bbq Bubba
somebody shut me the fark up.
Humidity plays a huge part in how that drum will run....
If someone can explain that, it would be great!!
Minimum 3/4" nipples for intakes. Drum law.
smooookin
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I haven't tweeked my nipples yet as she is cooking a brisket at the moment. I do think I will change at least one to a 3/4 at some point. The wind picked up this morning and the temp did jump for a few minutes, Thanks to the alarm on the receiver I got in a decent cat nap. For now I think it is about strategic placement in regard to the breeze. With a little adjustment (breeze related) she is holding at 229-230.
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barbefunkoramaque
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I love the paint job.
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BobF
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Most of what I saw said use 3/4 close nipples so that is what I did. I have used lump in mine and it works fine up to about 8- 10 hours. Then I have to tweak the fire.
A 3/4 pipe nipple fits a 1" hole in the drum. 1/2" is a bit small I would think.
I agree, on the length. The longer the pipe, the slower flow you will get for any fluid including air.
A 3/4 pipe nipple fits a 1" hole in the drum. 1/2" is a bit small I would think.
I agree, on the length. The longer the pipe, the slower flow you will get for any fluid including air.
Meat Burner
Quintessential Chatty Farker
smooookin, the first UDS I built I used 4" pipe nipples thinking the oxygen coming closer to the middle of the basket would spread outward better. Wrongo. Had to shake the drum too often so changed to 1 inchers all around and that really made for a more even burn. You will dial it in just like you have in the past.
smooookin
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I will make a couple of changes ( thanks to this thread ) and she will be just fine. This is the drum that I usually put my 3/4 extension on. Since I am sure there are a few air leaks with it on I have no problem. It is just when using the lid that she requires more attention than normal.
Of course right now, I am setting in El Paso at the camp ground in a farkin thunderstorm watching the temps fall. Right now there is a little too mush lightening to roll out the awning and move the barrel. If nothing else maybe we will get some more hail.
Of course right now, I am setting in El Paso at the camp ground in a farkin thunderstorm watching the temps fall. Right now there is a little too mush lightening to roll out the awning and move the barrel. If nothing else maybe we will get some more hail.
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Barbarian
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Sounds like you just got a contrary drum!!!!!
Meat Burner
Quintessential Chatty Farker
You may have to stay longer and take the dents out of the drum when you're through working.:wink:
smooookin
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*Forest Gump mod*
I had to get that awning out!! Rainin like he!!, I couldnt get my tie strap off of my awning so out came the pocket knife! The awning is now out, the drum is covered and I look like a drowned rat! :biggrin: I didnt set up most of the night just to get rained out in the 7th inning stretch! :evil:
Norcoredneck
somebody shut me the fark up.
I know it sounds foolish but I have noticed I have issue getting up to initial temp and even lighting the basket when it feels muggy. If I get a bigger than usual pile going on initial burn then close it up and overshoot to @ 275-300 then add meat then choke back it burns better. But when it feels dry I just light 10-12 briquetts in center and close up and it climbs to temp. Maybe Rancher draws moisture. Bubba leave my BBQ fantasy bubble alone. :biggrin:
SmokeWatcher
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it's the ANTI-DRUM!! :icon_devil
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BobF
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Cliff H.
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I use two 1" intakes with nipples extended all the way up to the grate level. I use lump almost exclusively. I need a microscope to dial the thing in. An 1/8" addittional open or close can mean 10 degrees one way or the other.
How do you start your fire ?
From the center ? All over top ?
I think the fire basket has as much to do with how it burns as much as anything.
I noticed a big difference in how much air I had to feed the drum when I switched from a makeshift basket using a wsm ring to a no weld ring using expanded steel.
How do you start your fire ?
From the center ? All over top ?
I think the fire basket has as much to do with how it burns as much as anything.
I noticed a big difference in how much air I had to feed the drum when I switched from a makeshift basket using a wsm ring to a no weld ring using expanded steel.
