BBQ Guru to UDS

Wampus · Apr 30, 2013

I have 2 - 3/4" male nipples and a 3/4" female valve on my UDS that I need to get a Guru attached to somehow this weekend.

It's not my Guru and it's only for this one time, so I don't really want to pay the $25 for the adapter from Guru.

Just wondered if anyone has made it work without the "official" adapter?

colonel00 · Apr 30, 2013

What is the outlet on the Guru like now? I tried to google it but I get all sorts of possibilities. For my controller I used a dishwasher hose which fits perfectly on the 3/4" nipple. Both ends are rubber so you might get that to work. Worst case you might need a little duct tape or another cheap adapter fitting.

Wampus · Apr 30, 2013

Yeah, I figured I'd just get a female to female threaded adapter and just tape it to seal it up if nothing else.

My buddy who has the Guru just sent me photos. The fitting on the fan looks like it's smooth and about 1 1/4" in diameter. He's gonna get me measurements.

colonel00 · Apr 30, 2013

A roll of Arkansas Chrome is always a good thing :thumb: Plus, this isn't rocket surgery. Some minor leaks are probably tolerable.

jmoney7269 · Apr 30, 2013

6" length of 3/"4 heater hose and 2 heater hose clamps

Daggs · Apr 30, 2013

^^^ This!

martyleach · Apr 30, 2013

Yup, just use that sticky metal tape. Works great. Unless you want to fuss with a welder....

Johnny_Crunch · May 1, 2013

I would spend the $25 in case you ever need it again you will have it.

Wampus · May 1, 2013

Johnny_Crunch said:
I would spend the $25 in case you ever need it again you will have it.

Yeah, but I need it by Saturday. Can't imagine it would happen that quick.
Plus it's not my Guru and I really can't see ever buying one.

Wampus · May 1, 2013

To anyone who owns a GURU.....can you tell me the O.D. of the fan "snout" that would fit into the adapter?

deerslayer8153 · May 1, 2013

I'm thinking once you use the Guru you WILL want one! They are amazing.

Bludawg · May 1, 2013

universal adapter>> Paper towel tube & a roll of duct tape.

foam2 · May 1, 2013

I used 2 chop sticks like making a splint, wrapped it in the cardboard tube from a paper towel, up against the ball valve and wrapped it with electrical tape.

PaPaQ · May 1, 2013

I think what Stumps use to sale was a 1 1/2 to 1 electrical reducing bushing that screw into the ball valve. I have one at home, can get pictures later.

dadsr4 · May 1, 2013

Aluminum foil, wire or chopsticks, and then duct tape. Slide it off when you are done, cut a slit if needed. Save it if you think you might need it again. If you slit it, you can always use more tape to reattach it.

SmokinJohn · May 1, 2013

Bludawg said:
universal adapter>> Paper towel tube & a roll of duct tape.

+1 McGyver-style!

PaPaQ · May 1, 2013

The end of the snout is 1.210 or just about 1 7/32. What I had on my UDS was a 1 1/2 x 3/4 black pipe bell reducer and a 1 1/2 x 1 electrical reducing bushing, work real good.

Hope that helps.

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