UDS w/draft door

biggs98 · 01-20-2013, 02:46 PM

Waiting for my SS drum to arrive and I'm thinking of using a BGE draft door instead of the traditional intakes. Any issues using the door as opposed to the intakes or are they similar in maintaining heat. Any and all info/opinions is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Bluesman · 01-20-2013, 02:53 PM

I use one from a large BGE, works great

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 01-20-2013, 02:54 PM

Works great on my SS Drum. I used a large/medium one too. It gives a very wide range of temperature control.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 01-20-2013, 02:59 PM

I mounted mine right at the bottom to allow me to rake ashes out when needed.

Here the link to my build

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...mple+stainless

yakdung · 01-20-2013, 03:01 PM

The next drum I build will have one. I just have to figure out where to purchase.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 01-20-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by yakdung

The next drum I build will have one. I just have to figure out where to purchase.

Any BGE dealer.

Bluesman · 01-20-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HeSmellsLikeSmoke

I mounted mine right at the bottom to allow me to rake ashes out when needed.

Interesting. I mounted mine up 4" to allow for more air flow across the basket. I also include a pizza pan under the coal basket to collect the ashes. that's why I like this site, ideas, ideas...........great. Plus, I think the BGE vent looks great on a SS drum.

biggs98 · 01-20-2013, 03:16 PM

Any issues with the charcoal in the basket burning more on one side??

Bluesman · 01-20-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by biggs98

Any issues with the charcoal in the basket burning more on one side??

Had it for 2 1/2 years and it always burns uniform. All the way around.

Carbon · 01-20-2013, 03:20 PM

No issues. Works great. I made my own draft door.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 01-20-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesman

Had it for 2 1/2 years and it always burns uniform. All the way around.

Same here. I put the kettle lid vent on the opposite side.

Bluesman · 01-20-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HeSmellsLikeSmoke

Same here. I put the kettle lid vent on the opposite side.

Same here my vents are opposite the intake. Your idea has merit. having to do it over again I would lower the vent, but still install the pizza pan under the fire basket. This way I could lift out the ashes with the basket......and get inside to scrape up the stuff that still finds its way to the bottom of the barrel.

biggs98 · 01-20-2013, 04:42 PM

Draft door it is! As soon as my drum arrives I will post build pics. Thx for the help fellas!!

Bluesman · 01-20-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by biggs98

Draft door it is! As soon as my drum arrives I will post build pics. Thx for the help fellas!!

Were did you get the 55 gallon SS from?

Bluesman · 01-20-2013, 04:51 PM

I used a high heat food grade sealant behind the door and all of my fasteners. i don't have a leak anywhere. And after 2 1/2 years and about 40 cooks still good. here's the link.

http://answers.etundra.com/answers/9.../questions.htm

Here's another one that comes in different colors

http://www.emisupply.com/catalog/sil...ge-p-7083.html

01-20-2013, 02:46 PM	#1
biggs98 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-27-08 Location: West Sayville NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	UDS w/draft door Waiting for my SS drum to arrive and I'm thinking of using a BGE draft door instead of the traditional intakes. Any issues using the door as opposed to the intakes or are they similar in maintaining heat. Any and all info/opinions is greatly appreciated. Thanks __________________ Joe - CHUBBY HUBBY BBQ / STAINLESS UDS(Build in Progress)/2 UDS /1 WSM / Weber Gasser/ 22.5 Weber Kettle/ The Absolute Fastest Super Fast *BLACK* Thermapen

01-20-2013, 02:54 PM	#3
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Works great on my SS Drum. I used a large/medium one too. It gives a very wide range of temperature control. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

01-20-2013, 02:59 PM	#4
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I mounted mine right at the bottom to allow me to rake ashes out when needed. Here the link to my build http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...mple+stainless __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

01-20-2013, 03:16 PM	#8
biggs98 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-27-08 Location: West Sayville NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Any issues with the charcoal in the basket burning more on one side?? __________________ Joe - CHUBBY HUBBY BBQ / STAINLESS UDS(Build in Progress)/2 UDS /1 WSM / Weber Gasser/ 22.5 Weber Kettle/ The Absolute Fastest Super Fast *BLACK* Thermapen

01-20-2013, 03:20 PM	#10
Carbon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-08 Location: Los Angeles Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No issues. Works great. I made my own draft door. __________________ ....UDS....Mini-WSM....Midi-WSM....Mod-ECB....22.5-OTG....34"wood fired pizza oven....

01-20-2013, 03:01 PM	#5
yakdung is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The next drum I build will have one. I just have to figure out where to purchase.

01-20-2013, 04:42 PM	#13
biggs98 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-27-08 Location: West Sayville NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Draft door it is! As soon as my drum arrives I will post build pics. Thx for the help fellas!! __________________ Joe - CHUBBY HUBBY BBQ / STAINLESS UDS(Build in Progress)/2 UDS /1 WSM / Weber Gasser/ 22.5 Weber Kettle/ The Absolute Fastest Super Fast *BLACK* Thermapen

01-20-2013, 04:51 PM	#15
Bluesman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I used a high heat food grade sealant behind the door and all of my fasteners. i don't have a leak anywhere. And after 2 1/2 years and about 40 cooks still good. here's the link. http://answers.etundra.com/answers/9.../questions.htm Here's another one that comes in different colors http://www.emisupply.com/catalog/sil...ge-p-7083.html __________________ "98" Green Weber Performer "95" Black Weber Platinum - Dumpster find workin' on it "00" Weber Simpsons OTG 22.5 WSM Smokin' Bucky UDS Weber Q100 Weber Q200 Faster than the Speed of Light Red Thermapen, Certified MOINK Ball Maker Proud Member of the Zero's Club with Voodoo Soup..