Newbie Help

Kakhuis · 06-19-2014, 06:53 AM

Hi All

I am trying to build my first UDS and would like to ask a some advise. I live in Italy which ,means finding simple stuff for the UDS is not easy.

When you guys talk about temp, is it celsius ?
I going for the 4 hole at the bottem. Two caps and 2 ball valves. I want to lift the vale with a pipe. I can only find 3/4 irone pype with zinc in them. I was think that it would be ok to used them since the should not get hot at all. Am I right in thinking so ?

Thanks

Dadeo719 · 06-19-2014, 07:12 AM

Welcome to the Brotherhood. As for temp 99.9% it is fahrenheit. I'm thinking if you are using the pipes for your air intake risers it shouldn't be an issue. Like everything else though
you are going to get 50% that say Ney and 50% that say you will be fine. Make sure to put a picture up.

mikemci · 06-19-2014, 07:19 AM

Temperatures referred to here are Fahrenheit. We normally use what we call "black pipe". It is mostly used for natural gas piping in our homes. I wouldn't recommend using galvanized. Good luck with your build. Post pics of your progress please.

SmittyJonz · 06-19-2014, 07:35 AM

Skip the ball valves and the risers and run one large or two medium sliding vents like in the big poppa kit

or like the big green egg vent

https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...rum-smoker-kit

Kakhuis · 06-19-2014, 09:05 AM

Got my drum to day. Just to confrim. It looks ok. I don't have to burn it. It is brand new.

Kakhuis · 06-19-2014, 09:21 AM

This is the outside colour:

I am trying to find out is it is heat resistend. What would be the easiest way to get rid of the paint. Making a fire in the drum is a bit tricky. I have aparment blocks around me and am a bit afriad someone will complain.

Thanks for the replies so far

Big George's BBQ · 06-19-2014, 09:27 AM

Definately check out the Big Poppa Smokers UDS Kit

garyk1398 · 06-19-2014, 09:36 AM

If burning off the paint is an issue for you, I know people have taking there drums to places to have them sand blasted. Or you could use a drill and attach a wire stripper to it but that will take a lot of time and effort. Good luck on your build!!

Bush Pig · 06-19-2014, 11:21 AM

Welcome to the hood! You will love the UDS. If you are having issues finding supplies then dont stress and pick up a big poppa kit. Really easy to put together. Post pics

Kakhuis · 06-19-2014, 11:42 AM

Getting the Big Poppa Kit will be too exspensive. Rember I have to ship it to Italy and pay taxes aswell

SmittyJonz · 06-19-2014, 12:17 PM

Then try 4 intakes like :

Kakhuis · 06-19-2014, 12:21 PM

I am ok with the parts, I am just trying to get idea's on getting the paint off without burning the drum. What about paint remover ?

Yellowhair42 · 06-19-2014, 01:22 PM

I would just leave the paint alone.If it comes off after a while of using THEN do something about it.

el_matt · 06-19-2014, 01:45 PM

I've tried chemical paint remover, on drums. Didn't really do anything other than waste paint remover. Cook on it a few times, and the paint may start to come off.

Matt

SmittyJonz · 06-19-2014, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kakhuis

I am ok with the parts, I am just trying to get idea's on getting the paint off without burning the drum. What about paint remover ?

I'd sand it and paint over it with high temp paint.

06-19-2014, 06:53 AM	#1
Kakhuis Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-18-14 Location: https://t.me/pump_upp Name/Nickname : Charlesgriet	Newbie Help Hi All I am trying to build my first UDS and would like to ask a some advise. I live in Italy which ,means finding simple stuff for the UDS is not easy. When you guys talk about temp, is it celsius ? I going for the 4 hole at the bottem. Two caps and 2 ball valves. I want to lift the vale with a pipe. I can only find 3/4 irone pype with zinc in them. I was think that it would be ok to used them since the should not get hot at all. Am I right in thinking so ? Thanks

06-19-2014, 07:12 AM	#2
Dadeo719 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-02-13 Location: Georgetown, KY	Welcome to the Brotherhood. As for temp 99.9% it is fahrenheit. I'm thinking if you are using the pipes for your air intake risers it shouldn't be an issue. Like everything else though you are going to get 50% that say Ney and 50% that say you will be fine. Make sure to put a picture up. __________________ Self-proclaimed "VILLAGE IDIOT" with 4 UDSs and a POS char-broil 24in charcoal grill.

06-19-2014, 07:19 AM	#3
mikemci Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-19-13 Location: Live Oak, Texas	Temperatures referred to here are Fahrenheit. We normally use what we call "black pipe". It is mostly used for natural gas piping in our homes. I wouldn't recommend using galvanized. Good luck with your build. Post pics of your progress please. __________________ 55 gal.UDS stick burner mini WSM red Thermapen There are two kinds of countries in the world, those that use the metric system and the one that sent men to the moon and back.

06-19-2014, 07:35 AM	#4
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	Skip the ball valves and the risers and run one large or two medium sliding vents like in the big poppa kit or like the big green egg vent https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...rum-smoker-kit __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked............. Last edited by SmittyJonz; 06-19-2014 at 08:47 AM..

06-19-2014, 09:27 AM	#7
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Definately check out the Big Poppa Smokers UDS Kit __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

06-19-2014, 09:05 AM	#5
Kakhuis Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-18-14 Location: https://t.me/pump_upp Name/Nickname : Charlesgriet	Got my drum to day. Just to confrim. It looks ok. I don't have to burn it. It is brand new.

06-19-2014, 09:21 AM	#6
Kakhuis Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-18-14 Location: https://t.me/pump_upp Name/Nickname : Charlesgriet	This is the outside colour: I am trying to find out is it is heat resistend. What would be the easiest way to get rid of the paint. Making a fire in the drum is a bit tricky. I have aparment blocks around me and am a bit afriad someone will complain. Thanks for the replies so far

06-19-2014, 09:36 AM	#8
garyk1398 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-05-08 Location: Omaha, NE -western edge of town Name/Nickname : Gary	If burning off the paint is an issue for you, I know people have taking there drums to places to have them sand blasted. Or you could use a drill and attach a wire stripper to it but that will take a lot of time and effort. Good luck on your build!! __________________ Cookshack sm055 and a weed burner.:crazy: Gary, KCBS -CBJ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=red]Certified Nebraska MOINK Baller, [/COLOR][COLOR=darkred]KCBS - CBJ[/COLOR][/FONT] Semper Fi, when in doubt empty the magazine :rip:

06-19-2014, 11:21 AM	#9
Bush Pig Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-01-14 Location: Aptos, CA	Welcome to the hood! You will love the UDS. If you are having issues finding supplies then dont stress and pick up a big poppa kit. Really easy to put together. Post pics __________________ Uds "The Smokin Friar" and a Weber Genesis. Maverick ET732

06-19-2014, 11:42 AM	#10
Kakhuis Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-18-14 Location: https://t.me/pump_upp Name/Nickname : Charlesgriet	Getting the Big Poppa Kit will be too exspensive. Rember I have to ship it to Italy and pay taxes aswell

06-19-2014, 12:17 PM	#11
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	Then try 4 intakes like : __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............

06-19-2014, 12:21 PM	#12
Kakhuis Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-18-14 Location: https://t.me/pump_upp Name/Nickname : Charlesgriet	I am ok with the parts, I am just trying to get idea's on getting the paint off without burning the drum. What about paint remover ?

06-19-2014, 01:22 PM	#13
Yellowhair42 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-24-12 Location: Medina,Ohio	I would just leave the paint alone.If it comes off after a while of using THEN do something about it. __________________ UPBS,Vision Komado, WSJSMWSM,Bandera

06-19-2014, 01:45 PM	#14
el_matt Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California	I've tried chemical paint remover, on drums. Didn't really do anything other than waste paint remover. Cook on it a few times, and the paint may start to come off. Matt __________________ "Grandpa, you make the best meat, EVER!!"