30 gallon UDS questions, HELP!!

Hotrodhog · 11-30-2009, 06:21 PM

Sorry if I didn't see the answers in the great UDS thread.

I just picked up a brand new 3o gallon open top to go with my 18 inch C.L. weber find.

Problem, after unbolting the ring and removing the lid, my weber lid does not fit.

I flipped the drum over and bingo the lid sits snug, so...do I de-lid this thing and run the drum upside down, ring side down?

Problem #2 the seal on the lid is white and seams rubbery, is this heat proof?

Thanks!

Norcoredneck · 11-30-2009, 06:45 PM

Remove the seal. "De Head" the bottom and it will work great. Removable bottom is nice for cleaning.

Garyclaw · 11-30-2009, 07:18 PM

^^^^^^^he's the master of UDS build. What he said. that sounds like the sweet accidental covienence.

mbshop · 11-30-2009, 09:26 PM

its what i would do, in fact i would prefer it this way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

Remove the seal. "De Head" the bottom and it will work great. Removable bottom is nice for cleaning.

Wyley · 11-30-2009, 09:44 PM

Your other option if that 18" Weber CL find is complete is to cut all the way around the lower section of the Weber about 2 inches below the rim and then set that ring that you just cut off into the open top of the drum. Your Weber lid will then fit perfectly since it is setting on it's own rim.

Check out the 5th picture in the first post on this page and you'll see what I mean.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23436&page=15

Paul

jetfxr27 · 11-30-2009, 10:07 PM

Thats exactly what I did with mine. This makes it easier to remove the lid for cleaning. Downside is the water generated during the cook will leak out of the UDS. My 30 gallon thats under construction will look identical to this one.

Hotrodhog · 12-01-2009, 06:16 PM

Thanks everyone, and Norco thanks for all the great info. I have a drum header at work and will cut it tomorrow, this brand new uncoated 30 is cherry...can't wait!!

Rich Parker · 12-01-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodhog

Thanks everyone, and Norco thanks for all the great info. I have a drum header at work and will cut it tomorrow, this brand new uncoated 30 is cherry...can't wait!!

The removable bottom is awesome for cleaning and filling with fuel. I got the idea from Jerry to use these clamps to hold on the bottom.

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-PRO-51120-...8465523&sr=8-1

11-30-2009, 06:21 PM	#1
Hotrodhog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-25-09 Location: Escalon, Ca.	30 gallon UDS questions, HELP!! Sorry if I didn't see the answers in the great UDS thread. I just picked up a brand new 3o gallon open top to go with my 18 inch C.L. weber find. Problem, after unbolting the ring and removing the lid, my weber lid does not fit. I flipped the drum over and bingo the lid sits snug, so...do I de-lid this thing and run the drum upside down, ring side down? Problem #2 the seal on the lid is white and seams rubbery, is this heat proof? Thanks!

11-30-2009, 09:44 PM	#5
Wyley On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-04-09 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Your other option if that 18" Weber CL find is complete is to cut all the way around the lower section of the Weber about 2 inches below the rim and then set that ring that you just cut off into the open top of the drum. Your Weber lid will then fit perfectly since it is setting on it's own rim. Check out the 5th picture in the first post on this page and you'll see what I mean. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23436&page=15 Paul Last edited by Wyley; 11-30-2009 at 09:52 PM.. Reason: additional information

11-30-2009, 10:07 PM	#6
jetfxr27 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-30-09 Location: Memphis	Thats exactly what I did with mine. This makes it easier to remove the lid for cleaning. Downside is the water generated during the cook will leak out of the UDS. My 30 gallon thats under construction will look identical to this one. __________________ UDS', mUDS, COS. Weber gasser & kettle. Thermapen,Digiq2, Golden-Tiger

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11-30-2009, 06:45 PM	#2
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Remove the seal. "De Head" the bottom and it will work great. Removable bottom is nice for cleaning. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

11-30-2009, 07:18 PM	#3
Garyclaw Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-05-09 Location: NE OH-IO	^^^^^^^he's the master of UDS build. What he said. that sounds like the sweet accidental covienence.

12-01-2009, 06:16 PM	#7
Hotrodhog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-25-09 Location: Escalon, Ca.	Thanks everyone, and Norco thanks for all the great info. I have a drum header at work and will cut it tomorrow, this brand new uncoated 30 is cherry...can't wait!!