Four Nipples vs One Big Hole - Page 2

Mark · 04-10-2008, 10:17 AM

If you ever want to run hot (liked for grilled pizza) I doubt that any of these air intake approaches will suffice. Well, maybe if you use 4, 2-inch openings. But you'd probably spend $100in ball valves. That's why I did this.

sparky66 · 08-20-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

If you ever want to run hot (liked for grilled pizza) I doubt that any of these air intake approaches will suffice. Well, maybe if you use 4, 2-inch openings. But you'd probably spend $100in ball valves. That's why I did this.

What did you do?

Sparky

mn_big_dog · 08-20-2012, 05:53 PM

I just want to say thanks for bringing this one back from the dead. THE BEST post title EVER. Wasn't a member back in 2008 so I'm glad I got to see this :)

Tulse · 08-20-2012, 05:58 PM

I have one 5/8" and one 3/4" hole in a slider configuration (the holes are 1.5" apart).

Those holes remain wide open at first. For the rest of the cook, both holes are closed down to b/w 1/4 - 3/4 of their full size. I am still amazed at how little open hole area you need to run a UDS.

My original plan was to put another 3/4" hole on the opposite side. I might still need to do that to if I want to get well above 300°, but there's no need yet as it runs anywhere I choose between 225° and 280°.

Smoothsmoke · 08-20-2012, 06:10 PM

Jethro608 · 08-20-2012, 06:28 PM

Why don't everybody use gate valves insted they are less than 1/2 the price of a ball valve and do the same thing. 1 turn equals 1/4. 2 turns equal 1/2 & so on. The 3/4in valve cost about 8$

Bluesman · 08-20-2012, 06:56 PM

I really think it's a matter of preference. 4 nipples are really good for flow, however one BIG hole puts it all in one spot and is easier to control just my $.02. But then again I'm an A## Man.

1MoreFord · 08-20-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jethro608

Why don't everybody use gate valves insted they are less than 1/2 the price of a ball valve and do the same thing. 1 turn equals 1/4. 2 turns equal 1/2 & so on. The 3/4in valve cost about 8$

I've never understood this either

4uweque · 08-20-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jethro608

Why don't everybody use gate valves insted they are less than 1/2 the price of a ball valve and do the same thing. 1 turn equals 1/4. 2 turns equal 1/2 & so on. The 3/4in valve cost about 8$

I can't speak for others but I use a ball valve because I can be 20 feet away and see how it's set. It just works for me.

Jethro608 · 08-20-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 4uweque

I can't speak for others but I use a ball valve because I can be 20 feet away and see how it's set. It just works for me.

Yea after a couple brews I do kinda forget where I set it. So there is that. I think I should shop after a cpl.

ccarter · 08-20-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bruskee

Best thread title in history.!

+1

I cannot contribute any more than that statement.

Mark · 08-21-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sparky66

What did you do?

Sparky

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Luv-2-Q · 08-21-2012, 08:35 AM

Sorry. I have no input. I clicked on this for an entirely different reason

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DJnKY · 08-21-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jethro608

Why don't everybody use gate valves insted they are less than 1/2 the price of a ball valve and do the same thing. 1 turn equals 1/4. 2 turns equal 1/2 & so on. The 3/4in valve cost about 8$

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swinn · 08-21-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bruskee

Best thread title in history.!

My thoughts exactly!

04-10-2008, 10:17 AM	#16
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you ever want to run hot (liked for grilled pizza) I doubt that any of these air intake approaches will suffice. Well, maybe if you use 4, 2-inch openings. But you'd probably spend $100in ball valves. That's why I did this. __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality. Last edited by Mark; 02-26-2010 at 01:30 PM..

08-20-2012, 05:58 PM	#19
Tulse Got Wood. Join Date: 05-27-12 Location: metairie Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have one 5/8" and one 3/4" hole in a slider configuration (the holes are 1.5" apart). Those holes remain wide open at first. For the rest of the cook, both holes are closed down to b/w 1/4 - 3/4 of their full size. I am still amazed at how little open hole area you need to run a UDS. My original plan was to put another 3/4" hole on the opposite side. I might still need to do that to if I want to get well above 300°, but there's no need yet as it runs anywhere I choose between 225° and 280°. Last edited by Tulse; 08-20-2012 at 06:14 PM..

08-20-2012, 06:28 PM	#21
Jethro608 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-30-12 Location: Altoona Ia. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Why don't everybody use gate valves insted they are less than 1/2 the price of a ball valve and do the same thing. 1 turn equals 1/4. 2 turns equal 1/2 & so on. The 3/4in valve cost about 8$ __________________ Smoke on brethern!! / Mini OTS- 22.5 OTS-Rev Flw CB DLX-Brink Smk Kg dlx. (&2 prodj.)

08-20-2012, 06:56 PM	#22
Bluesman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I really think it's a matter of preference. 4 nipples are really good for flow, however one BIG hole puts it all in one spot and is easier to control just my $.02. But then again I'm an A## Man. __________________ "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..

08-21-2012, 08:35 AM	#28
Luv-2-Q Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-15-12 Location: Atl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sorry. I have no input. I clicked on this for an entirely different reason.

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mn_big_dog On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-28-10 Location: Dodge Center,MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just want to say thanks for bringing this one back from the dead. THE BEST post title EVER. Wasn't a member back in 2008 so I'm glad I got to see this :)

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