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LukeRoz · 11-16-2012, 09:37 AM

So im hosting my 3rd annual pre-thanksgiving turkey fry and need an answer to a UDS question. Im planning on making a bird in the UDS as well as a deep fried one. Because this event takes place outside and its getting quite chilly in Cleveland, OH, I was thinking of making a fire inside the UDS once the turkey is finished for people to warm up. Do i need to remove the thermometer before doing so? Will it harm anything? Any answers would be appreciated.

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mrboy · 11-16-2012, 10:28 AM

Seems to me it depends on how hot the fire is and how high the thermometer reads.

In general, I would assume the fire is going to be hotter than the thermometer will read and I would remove it for fear of damaging it.

Whatever you've painted your UDS with may be in jeopardy too, but a nice warm fire on a chilly day is a lot of fun.

J-Rod · 11-16-2012, 02:36 PM

Personally I wouldn't do it. Your gonna burn your UDS to hell and back, ruin the season, the paint, and, if you don't remove it, your thermo. Get another drum or a metal garbage can and make a burn barrel out of that.

jrn · 11-16-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Rod

Personally I wouldn't do it. Your gonna burn your UDS to hell and back, ruin the season, the paint, and, if you don't remove it, your thermo. Get another drum or a metal garbage can and make a burn barrel out of that.

I agree 100% with this gentleman! :)

11-16-2012, 09:37 AM	#1
LukeRoz Got Wood. Join Date: 08-31-12 Location: Cleveland, Ohio	burnout So im hosting my 3rd annual pre-thanksgiving turkey fry and need an answer to a UDS question. Im planning on making a bird in the UDS as well as a deep fried one. Because this event takes place outside and its getting quite chilly in Cleveland, OH, I was thinking of making a fire inside the UDS once the turkey is finished for people to warm up. Do i need to remove the thermometer before doing so? Will it harm anything? Any answers would be appreciated. LukeRoz

11-16-2012, 10:28 AM	#2
mrboy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-10-12 Location: Champaign, Il	How hot? Seems to me it depends on how hot the fire is and how high the thermometer reads. In general, I would assume the fire is going to be hotter than the thermometer will read and I would remove it for fear of damaging it. Whatever you've painted your UDS with may be in jeopardy too, but a nice warm fire on a chilly day is a lot of fun.

11-16-2012, 02:36 PM	#3
J-Rod is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-15-12 Location: Irish Hills, MI	Personally I wouldn't do it. Your gonna burn your UDS to hell and back, ruin the season, the paint, and, if you don't remove it, your thermo. Get another drum or a metal garbage can and make a burn barrel out of that. __________________ Okie Joe offset, UDS, Akorn, Weber Kettles, I'm JD.