I finally got around to painting my UDS. I went with gloss white for the water heater / washing machine look. (Here's the link to my original post of my UDS if interested - http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=160537)
I used high temp silicone grommets from Grainger. One size for the probe to slide into snugly for pit temp, and a slightly larger size for the probe to be able to reach the meat. Note the machine screw heads just above the top and bottom grommets. Those are the grate levels. The larger one in the middle is for the probes to get to the meat on either or both of grates. You can plug the holes that aren't being used with a nail.
Nice basket, that should hold plenty of coals.......
I finally got around to painting my UDS. I went with gloss white for the water heater / washing machine look. (Here's the link to my original post of my UDS if interested - http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=160537)
kind of wondering if I shouldn't cut it down some, but I guess we will see.
I was thinking of paint options I want to use Duplicolor engine paint because it comes in a assortment of colors I would like to use for my smoker.
The paint is rated up to 500 degrees. aftermy initial burnout I doubt this drum will ever see anything above 400 unless I really do something bad.
Would you guys think it's safe to try that paint?
Made it through 748 pages! Uds built and pics to follow.
I read on here a couple of times that when using pipe nipple for an intake, the holes in the drum need to be coated with something to help prevent rusting. Can anyone give me some help remembering what that something was? I was going to secure my pipe nipples with conduit nuts and am a little concerned about the rusting issue.
Any help or suggestions is always appreciated.
Steve
Congrats on making it to page 748.........
I'm at 451 and counting but my first UDS is cooking........
Good luck on your first build and have fun........