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04-06-2009, 08:55 PM | #2761 | |
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Join Date: 10-25-08
Location: Drippin' Springs, TX
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Is you basket sitting on the bottom of the drum?
Maybe I on the wrong post... I agree, they are all a bit different. Weiser Quote:
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04-06-2009, 11:13 PM | #2762 |
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it is raised about two inches. maybe i can make the sides solid or change charcoal from the lump? any thoughts about the lump?
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04-07-2009, 11:11 AM | #2763 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 10-16-08
Location: Hillsboro, MO
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Any Brethren in St. Louis area looking for a drum (had coconut oil in it no liner, removable lid, lever type ring)?
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=59653 |
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04-07-2009, 12:19 PM | #2764 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 03-31-09
Location: Cape Cod MA.
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Finding a barrel is harder than I thought !! When I was a kid they were all over now everthing comes in plastic
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04-07-2009, 01:52 PM | #2765 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 03-23-09
Location: Lenexa, Kansas
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This might be a good thread to ask. I currently have a GOSM, but will soon have my own UDS built (after a friend build his). He is EXTREMELY happy at the temp control. I have not cooked on it yet. How would you compare the food coming off the UDS compared to a GOSM?
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04-07-2009, 07:10 PM | #2766 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-11-07
Location: N. Andover, MA
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UDS finally complete
Well it took a lot of reading to get to this point but I made it.
Got the barrel from a reconditioning co. in Woburn, MA $30. Gave it a burn out, even though they send all of theirs through an incinerator at some crazy temp. Here is a pre-burn out interior shot. No Liner for me . The charcoal basket. 12" tall expando attached to a Weber grate with an aluminum handle all bolted to a freebie cover to a 30 Gal drum. Drum all painted and patiently waiting to be assembled All assembled and experiencing some smelly briquettes for it's seasoning run, I much prefer lump for cooking. The beer sitting on top is from a local MA brewer. It is called Green Monsta, for the wall at Fenway Park. Today is Opening Day at Fenway! Spring is here at last!! Thanks everyone for all your contributions and help on this thread. Never would have tried this without you! Right now it's running at 252* with 1 cap off and the ball valve at 1/4 open, it was up to 300* with 1 cap off and the ball valve full open. Closed it down to 1/4 about a half hour ago, down went the temps. Fabulous. Again thanks for the fun. |
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04-07-2009, 08:15 PM | #2767 | |
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Join Date: 10-25-08
Location: Drippin' Springs, TX
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Nice!
With those temps ya can tell that you can follow instructions!
That is somewhat refreshing nowadays. I like the basket too. It should be good for 18-20 hours. Nice job Smokin! You may want to consider a handle on the lid. Weiser Quote:
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04-07-2009, 08:45 PM | #2768 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-11-07
Location: N. Andover, MA
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Thank You Weiser. Somehow the handle and the hanging hook got forgotten in all the excitement. But you are right, the top needs a handle.
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04-07-2009, 09:03 PM | #2769 |
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Join Date: 04-06-09
Location: lafayette,oregon
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nice u d s. ill have to take pics of mine and post them
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04-07-2009, 09:12 PM | #2770 |
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Join Date: 10-25-08
Location: Drippin' Springs, TX
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No problem Brother, just trying to help.
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04-08-2009, 07:35 AM | #2771 |
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Join Date: 12-11-07
Location: N. Andover, MA
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Well, started a season/test burn yesterday afternoon at 4 PM with 10 lbs of briquettes. It is now 8:30 in the AM and it is still going. This thing is amazing! It held temps between 215-250* with just the occasional kick/shake or minor tweek of the ball valve. Fell asleep and untouched for six hours the temps held constant. Fabulous! 18 hours on ten lbs. In the off-set that would take about 35 lbs. First cook will be this weekend. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the journey!
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04-08-2009, 08:42 AM | #2772 | |
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Join Date: 02-16-09
Location: Garland, TX
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is the aluminum handle on the basket a good idea? thought aluminum was a no no...
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04-08-2009, 11:41 AM | #2773 |
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Join Date: 01-31-09
Location: Austin, Texas
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I had a lot of issues with low temps. I tried various things - changing the intakes from pipe bushings to pipe nipples, changing the ash pan from the tabletop bbq to a commercial pizza pan. Then I found the answer (for my problem anyway - humidity.
First burn I used a partial bag of charcoal - it had been open for a while. Second burn I used a full bag, but it had been in the garage (near the dryer vent) for 6 months. Third burn I bought a new bag from the store. First two burns had trouble maintaining 225 with 2 nipples and a valve open. Third had no problems with 2/3 valve and -0- nipples open. Humidity in the charcoal must just eat btus as it evaporates, plus it probably slows combustion as well. Last week I ran a hot burn. I ignited lots of the remaining coals from the 3rd burn with a weed burner then ran with 1 valve and 2 nipples open - no probably maintaining 350. We have had several rains, so I expect my charcoal was humid again. Perhaps if you get it hot enough then you can dry out the charcoal - not sure. |
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04-08-2009, 12:28 PM | #2774 | |
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Join Date: 12-11-07
Location: N. Andover, MA
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Well we all use those disposable aluminum pans, and aluminum foil on ribs, butts and brisket, well most of us anyway. So I figure the handle isn't in direct contact with any food and is folded off to the side when the cook is on. How bad can it be? Don't really know. Anyone? |
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04-08-2009, 01:10 PM | #2775 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 03-17-09
Location: Louisville, KY
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Aluminum is perfectly safe for cooking. Alot of the cheaper cookware out there is Al and have seen several bare Al dutch ovens. Pretty sure Weber is using Al for some of their ash catchers.
Just dont make cool-aid in it and you will be fine. |
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