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01-09-2013, 08:46 PM | #1 |
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Zeroing UDS temperature
Hi Brethren; was wondering once you have got your UDS to your set temp; how often do you need to make adjustments to make it stay at the set temp.
Thanks.
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01-09-2013, 08:54 PM | #2 |
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They are pretty steady. You will get a bit more temp fluctuation with lump than with briquettes. One of the great things about the uds is how well they maintain their temps.
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01-09-2013, 09:35 PM | #3 |
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I was testing out a new UDS tonight with just a load of lump (no wood, no food) temps were fluctuating quite a bit, I am guessing it is the Lump; I have never used lump in a UDS before.
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01-09-2013, 10:53 PM | #4 |
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How often did you adjust the air inlet? If too frequently, you can start chasing temps. Otherwise, you may have an air leak. Also, how did you light your lump?
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01-09-2013, 10:54 PM | #5 |
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I always thought that Lump burned hotter, and Briquettes seemed to clog themselves with ashes after a 5 hours or so(hence the uds bang/wiggle rod mod). I would have thought that the ash factor was the main contiributor, and that Lump would be more constant.
However, I have seen some folks who hand assemble the lump pieces so the burn it ultra consistent . . . Will watch for more responses. |
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01-09-2013, 11:06 PM | #6 | |
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I've never run just a load of lump, but I would guess the cooker would operate differently without meat.
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01-09-2013, 11:12 PM | #7 |
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I literally set the temp to 250, put meat on, wait 1/2 hour, make sure I am running at 250, go to work at 8:30 am, come home at 12, it's still at 250, flip meat, let temps stabilize, go back to work, come home at 5 and check temp and meat.
Usually have to wiggle the basket when I get home but temp is at or near 250. BTW, I only use K in my UDS and whatever wood. Jeff
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01-09-2013, 11:27 PM | #8 |
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I have run my UDS upwards of 16 hours without touching the charcoal using Kingsford Blue. I have done this with and without the Guru temp controller.
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01-09-2013, 11:35 PM | #9 |
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Would you mind posting or PM'ing me a photo and details of your Guru set-up? I have the old Competitor model, but I'm guessing the mounting hardware is the same.
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01-09-2013, 11:38 PM | #10 |
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What do you mean by chasing temps? I was adjusting the ball valve a fair bit as this was the first time cooking with the adjustable valve, my last UDS I just had 3 magnets.
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01-09-2013, 11:40 PM | #11 |
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I used the WSM Adapter on the drum. I drilled a 1" hole about 1.5" above the bottom of the drum and mounted the WSM adatper in that hole with the vent blowing down. The fan I have is the Pit Viper 10cfm and I had been using the DigiQ II DX controller. I can probably snap a photo of that setup if you want to see it....
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01-09-2013, 11:44 PM | #12 |
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I've used lump and Kingsford. Usually Kingsford. Doesn't seem to matter either way. Once temp is set it's pretty much good to go. I do use a Ique 110 for long smokes.
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01-09-2013, 11:47 PM | #13 | |
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01-09-2013, 11:53 PM | #14 |
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Can I use JB weld around the air intakes to seal them up real good just incase of air leaks?
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01-10-2013, 12:25 AM | #15 |
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You may want to throw a fatty or something on there to get some seasoning. New drums are more sporadic then ones who have been run through a few times.
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