Uds runs hot tried everything HELP - Page 2

powerhouse2 · 03-22-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ground Pounder

Where are you taking the temp at? Where is the thermo located? And is it calibrated?

I am using a 12in thermometer 1in below cooking grate, I have calibrated in boiling water and it reads close to my maverick also

blackdog043 · 03-22-2012, 10:01 PM

How many intakes do you have open? I use RO lump in my UDS with no problems. I have three 3/4 holes that I cover with magnets. Depending on the outside temp, I go from having 1 hole 1/4 open 2 others closed to having 2+ open on cold days and I can hold it at 250. I use a Weber lid, exhaust always wide open.

JMSetzler · 03-22-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Boshizzle

No matter how many intakes or outlets you have, if you have too big a fire in there it's going to get too hot. I stick by the fewer lit coals approach.

I definitely agree, but you should still be able to choke it down. It may take a while but it will get there.

Happy Hapgood · 03-22-2012, 10:08 PM

For sure too much air. It could be entering from someplace not suspected. Loose vents etc. Can you use the Minion Method in a UDS?

blackdog043 · 03-22-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JMSetzler

I definitely agree, but you should still be able to choke it down. It may take a while but it will get there.

+1^^^^ Just close down the intakes, not the exhaust.

PatioDaddio · 03-22-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sandiegobbq

You are at the perfect temperature at 300 degrees.

You should be so lucky.

Amen! This is a solution in search of a problem.

John

Captain Dave · 03-23-2012, 03:51 AM

This has nothing to do with what kind of charcoal you have or how many coals you lit or even how long your exhaust pipe is. There is only one thing that can cause this. TOO MUCH AIR!!!!!!!!!! PERIOD!!!!!

expatpig · 03-23-2012, 07:15 AM

No comment!

Jarhead · 03-23-2012, 07:46 AM

I have 2 built exactly the same. One likes to run at 275 - 300 (my chicken cooker) and the other one likes to run at 225 - 250.
The only difference is the color. Go figure?

FretBender · 03-23-2012, 08:35 AM

Are you lighting the coals inside the UDS or adding lit coals from a chiminey, etc to the firebasket? Starting the fire in the UDS can let it get much too large and take ages to cool back down to proper temps. If you have two intakes closed off and one with a valve, does that valve change temps as you adjust it? If you add lit coals, 6-8, to the firebox and have two intakes closed and the valve open you should be able to begin closing the valve aas the temp goes up to get it to a nice 25-250 without a problem. Keep the Exhaust full open What happens with the 2 intakes closed and the valve closed? You need to find where the air is getting in and feeding the firebox to get the temp that high. Lid/stack leaks likely would not do it.

03-22-2012, 10:01 PM	#17
blackdog043 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-21-10 Location: Denver, NC	How many intakes do you have open? I use RO lump in my UDS with no problems. I have three 3/4 holes that I cover with magnets. Depending on the outside temp, I go from having 1 hole 1/4 open 2 others closed to having 2+ open on cold days and I can hold it at 250. I use a Weber lid, exhaust always wide open. __________________ [B][COLOR=black]Bill[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=black][COLOR=red][B]Red[/B][/COLOR] [/COLOR]Performer 1993 Green Performer 1998 22.5 OTG 22.5 OTS UDS Mini WSM Super Fast [COLOR=red][B]Red[/B][/COLOR] Thermapen :thumb: [B]Got butt ? Smoke it !![/B]
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03-22-2012, 10:08 PM	#19
Happy Hapgood somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Name/Nickname : Mike	For sure too much air. It could be entering from someplace not suspected. Loose vents etc. Can you use the Minion Method in a UDS? __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM, Weber GA, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber 22" OTG Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Ink Bird IBBQ 4T Wi-Fi Temp Monitor, Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen & ThermaPop, Party Q Ink Bird Sous Vide, HF Flame Thower My Motto these days is "Low Stress, Low Drag". The Artist Formally Known as Toast

03-23-2012, 03:51 AM	#22
Captain Dave is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-29-09 Location: Luling, Texas 78648	This has nothing to do with what kind of charcoal you have or how many coals you lit or even how long your exhaust pipe is. There is only one thing that can cause this. TOO MUCH AIR!!!!!!!!!! PERIOD!!!!! __________________ Thanks for noticing

03-23-2012, 07:15 AM	#23
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03-23-2012, 07:46 AM	#24
Jarhead Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: Marionville, MO	I have 2 built exactly the same. One likes to run at 275 - 300 (my chicken cooker) and the other one likes to run at 225 - 250. The only difference is the color. Go figure? __________________ FEC-100, 2 - WSMs, NB Bandera, 2 - UDS's and a Homemade Santa Maria Cooker

03-23-2012, 08:35 AM	#25
FretBender Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-13-10 Location: Milwaukee, WI	Are you lighting the coals inside the UDS or adding lit coals from a chiminey, etc to the firebasket? Starting the fire in the UDS can let it get much too large and take ages to cool back down to proper temps. If you have two intakes closed off and one with a valve, does that valve change temps as you adjust it? If you add lit coals, 6-8, to the firebox and have two intakes closed and the valve open you should be able to begin closing the valve aas the temp goes up to get it to a nice 25-250 without a problem. Keep the Exhaust full open What happens with the 2 intakes closed and the valve closed? You need to find where the air is getting in and feeding the firebox to get the temp that high. Lid/stack leaks likely would not do it. __________________ Blues, BBQ and Homebrew!