UDS w/draft door

biggs98 · 01-20-2013, 02:46 PM

Waiting for my SS drum to arrive and I'm thinking of using a BGE draft door instead of the traditional intakes. Any issues using the door as opposed to the intakes or are they similar in maintaining heat. Any and all info/opinions is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Bluesman · 01-20-2013, 02:53 PM

I use one from a large BGE, works great

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 01-20-2013, 02:54 PM

Works great on my SS Drum. I used a large/medium one too. It gives a very wide range of temperature control.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 01-20-2013, 02:59 PM

I mounted mine right at the bottom to allow me to rake ashes out when needed.

Here the link to my build

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...mple+stainless

yakdung · 01-20-2013, 03:01 PM

The next drum I build will have one. I just have to figure out where to purchase.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 01-20-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by yakdung

The next drum I build will have one. I just have to figure out where to purchase.

Any BGE dealer.

Bluesman · 01-20-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HeSmellsLikeSmoke

I mounted mine right at the bottom to allow me to rake ashes out when needed.

Interesting. I mounted mine up 4" to allow for more air flow across the basket. I also include a pizza pan under the coal basket to collect the ashes. that's why I like this site, ideas, ideas...........great. Plus, I think the BGE vent looks great on a SS drum.

biggs98 · 01-20-2013, 03:16 PM

Any issues with the charcoal in the basket burning more on one side??

Bluesman · 01-20-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by biggs98

Any issues with the charcoal in the basket burning more on one side??

Had it for 2 1/2 years and it always burns uniform. All the way around.

Carbon · 01-20-2013, 03:20 PM

No issues. Works great. I made my own draft door.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 01-20-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesman

Had it for 2 1/2 years and it always burns uniform. All the way around.

Same here. I put the kettle lid vent on the opposite side.

Bluesman · 01-20-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HeSmellsLikeSmoke

Same here. I put the kettle lid vent on the opposite side.

Same here my vents are opposite the intake. Your idea has merit. having to do it over again I would lower the vent, but still install the pizza pan under the fire basket. This way I could lift out the ashes with the basket......and get inside to scrape up the stuff that still finds its way to the bottom of the barrel.

biggs98 · 01-20-2013, 04:42 PM

Draft door it is! As soon as my drum arrives I will post build pics. Thx for the help fellas!!

Bluesman · 01-20-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by biggs98

Draft door it is! As soon as my drum arrives I will post build pics. Thx for the help fellas!!

Were did you get the 55 gallon SS from?

Bluesman · 01-20-2013, 04:51 PM

I used a high heat food grade sealant behind the door and all of my fasteners. i don't have a leak anywhere. And after 2 1/2 years and about 40 cooks still good. here's the link.

http://answers.etundra.com/answers/9.../questions.htm

Here's another one that comes in different colors

http://www.emisupply.com/catalog/sil...ge-p-7083.html

01-20-2013, 02:46 PM	#1
biggs98 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-08 Location: Long Island NY	UDS w/draft door Waiting for my SS drum to arrive and I'm thinking of using a BGE draft door instead of the traditional intakes. Any issues using the door as opposed to the intakes or are they similar in maintaining heat. Any and all info/opinions is greatly appreciated. Thanks __________________ [B][COLOR="Blue"][COLOR="Yellow"]Joe[/COLOR][/COLOR][/B] - [B][U][COLOR="DarkOrange"][COLOR="Red"][COLOR="Black"]CHUBBY HUBBY BBQ - [/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][/U][/B] [B][COLOR="Black"]Humphreys[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR="black"][COLOR="Yellow"]Pint[/COLOR][/COLOR][/B] / STAINLESS UDS(Build in Progress)/2 UDS /1 WSM / Weber Gasser/ 22.5 Weber Kettle/Blackstone 36/ The Absolute Fastest Super Fast [B][U][B][I]BLACK[/I][/B][/U][/B] Thermapen[COLOR="Black"][/COLOR]

01-20-2013, 02:53 PM	#2
Bluesman Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Planet Krypton Name/Nickname : Jon	I use one from a large BGE, works great __________________ 2010 22.5 WSM Weber Q200 1983 WGA 2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer Kitchen stove Last edited by Bluesman; 07-11-2022 at 02:31 AM..

01-20-2013, 02:54 PM	#3
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	Works great on my SS Drum. I used a large/medium one too. It gives a very wide range of temperature control. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

01-20-2013, 02:59 PM	#4
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	I mounted mine right at the bottom to allow me to rake ashes out when needed. Here the link to my build http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...mple+stainless __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

01-20-2013, 03:16 PM	#8
biggs98 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-08 Location: Long Island NY	Any issues with the charcoal in the basket burning more on one side?? __________________ [B][COLOR="Blue"][COLOR="Yellow"]Joe[/COLOR][/COLOR][/B] - [B][U][COLOR="DarkOrange"][COLOR="Red"][COLOR="Black"]CHUBBY HUBBY BBQ - [/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][/U][/B] [B][COLOR="Black"]Humphreys[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR="black"][COLOR="Yellow"]Pint[/COLOR][/COLOR][/B] / STAINLESS UDS(Build in Progress)/2 UDS /1 WSM / Weber Gasser/ 22.5 Weber Kettle/Blackstone 36/ The Absolute Fastest Super Fast [B][U][B][I]BLACK[/I][/B][/U][/B] Thermapen[COLOR="Black"][/COLOR]

01-20-2013, 03:01 PM	#5
yakdung is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas	The next drum I build will have one. I just have to figure out where to purchase.

01-20-2013, 03:20 PM	#10
Carbon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-08 Location: Los Angeles	No issues. Works great. I made my own draft door. __________________ ....UDS....Mini-WSM....Midi-WSM....Mod-ECB....22.5-OTG....34"wood fired pizza oven....

01-20-2013, 04:42 PM	#13
biggs98 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-08 Location: Long Island NY	Draft door it is! As soon as my drum arrives I will post build pics. Thx for the help fellas!! __________________ [B][COLOR="Blue"][COLOR="Yellow"]Joe[/COLOR][/COLOR][/B] - [B][U][COLOR="DarkOrange"][COLOR="Red"][COLOR="Black"]CHUBBY HUBBY BBQ - [/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][/U][/B] [B][COLOR="Black"]Humphreys[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR="black"][COLOR="Yellow"]Pint[/COLOR][/COLOR][/B] / STAINLESS UDS(Build in Progress)/2 UDS /1 WSM / Weber Gasser/ 22.5 Weber Kettle/Blackstone 36/ The Absolute Fastest Super Fast [B][U][B][I]BLACK[/I][/B][/U][/B] Thermapen[COLOR="Black"][/COLOR]

01-20-2013, 04:51 PM	#15
Bluesman Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Planet Krypton Name/Nickname : Jon	I used a high heat food grade sealant behind the door and all of my fasteners. i don't have a leak anywhere. And after 2 1/2 years and about 40 cooks still good. here's the link. http://answers.etundra.com/answers/9.../questions.htm Here's another one that comes in different colors http://www.emisupply.com/catalog/sil...ge-p-7083.html __________________ 2010 22.5 WSM Weber Q200 1983 WGA 2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer Kitchen stove