scottjess
Knows what a fatty is.
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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Zeroing UDS temperature
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jrn
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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.
scottjess
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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.
Beef
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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.
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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I only use lump and I can usually cook 5 or 6 hours without adjustments,... I wiggle first and often that brings me back to temp, but if that does not work in 10 minutes or so, I'll open a vent.
I've never run just a load of lump, but I would guess the cooker would operate differently without meat.
jeffjenkins1
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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
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
JMSetzler
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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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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.
scottjess
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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.
JMSetzler
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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....
MaximumJEFF
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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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Yes, when it's convenient. I process information better with a picture. I have the Pit Viper 10 also, and I was concerned about the fan being so close to the ground (like when it snows). I had considered a Z piping arrangement to pick the fan up 4 or 5 inches, just not sure if that is possible.
scottjess
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Can I use JB weld around the air intakes to seal them up real good just incase of air leaks?
Colemanchu
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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.
Foxfire
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Or a tube of high temp silicone, probably just as good if not better heat resistance.
scottjess
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What about this stuff? http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...emperature+sealant&storeId=10051#.UO5htW_7J0k
Johnny_Crunch
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Don't bother. Use it a couple of times and it will gunk up nicely down there.
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Theboz1419
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I use only use lump and can usually set the temp. and forget it for atleast 12 hours. Just light half or less of a chimney and let the temp slowly close to the set temp and close the ball valve until you see the temp start to settle down. It should remain steady for a very long time.
The only time I have problems holding temp if I start to much lump at the beginning or when I had my webber lid out of round and it leaked air really bad.
The only time I have problems holding temp if I start to much lump at the beginning or when I had my webber lid out of round and it leaked air really bad.
