Shutting Down a Drum

DDave

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At the end of a cook on a UDS, do you folks close/block the top vents also or just the bottom? I went with the eight 1/2" holes but I could get some fridge magnets to cover them up at the end of a cook if need be.

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Dave
 
DDave said:
At the end of a cook on a UDS, do you folks close/block the top vents also or just the bottom? I went with the eight 1/2" holes but I could get some fridge magnets to cover them up at the end of a cook if need be.

Thanks.

Dave
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Wad foil and plug.
 
DDave said:
I went with the eight 1/2" holes but I could get some fridge magnets to cover them up at the end of a cook if need be.

Thanks.

Dave
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I close both Intake and Exhaust but just have a 2" bung on top. I would close your 8 holes, it will help put out the fire and keep bugs out.
 
I just have plugs (no valves) so I put them all in, and the lump goes out. Later I shake the basket and save the good pieces for the next cook.
 
I like to plug both ends, I think the fire goes out faster that way.
 
I plug the top vents and close the two bottom ball valves. Snuffs the fire out quick...
 
I use the Weber lid. I close all vents & have charcoal left over for next time.
 
Close the top & bottom, the weber lid makes it easy!
 
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