ebijack
Babbling Farker
That is how I do it.
Ugly Drum Smoker
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el luchador
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thanks man. my basket is 5" from the bottom so i can lower it to probably 1" since i use lump.
also, i think I could use less lump- do you find that you can use less charcoal when hanging?
Czarbecue
Babbling Farker
So you added the bar PBC style? Does that affect the exhaust?
el luchador
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no effect on exhaust. I used a step bit so the holes I made are barely larger than the rebar. not enough area to matter.
plus, Im using a weber lid with 5 addl .75" exhaust holes and I run them wide open most of the time so all the exhaust can escape out the top.
If you are thinking of doing this- I put mine about one inch below the top grate, so I can hang meat and still have food on the grate cooking if I wish.
ebijack
Babbling Farker
4" is plenty of space for ash. If you don't do long overnight cooks. 3" is plenty.
I have never noticed a difference in amount of coal used. But I never really looked for a difference. I use what I use no matter the cooker.
el luchador
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Hear ya. I'm sure that I can even get away with 1" clearance. Lump just doesn't produce that much ash
That's great advice. Thanks
Blue Kettle
Full Fledged Farker
I know this is a longshot but does anyone happen to know where I can find a stainless steel drum or a new unlined drum in Oklahoma?
Alternatively, do these look like they'd work well for a UDS build? I wasn't sure with the bolt lock ring.
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/grd/d/55-gallon-metal-food-grade/6453484517.html
Alternatively, do these look like they'd work well for a UDS build? I wasn't sure with the bolt lock ring.
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/grd/d/55-gallon-metal-food-grade/6453484517.html
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Pig_Farmer
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I think those would work fine. Just need a good burn. If the metal is too thin, well, you only have $20 invested. I like the smooth sides.
Blue Kettle
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Yeah, I was sort of attracted to the smooth sides as well. Reminds me of a hunsaker, although they do look sort of thin from the picture for some reason.
Pig_Farmer
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You could always check them out before handing over the money. Shoot at $20 and if they're good, I would buy all 4. I have plenty of friends that want me to make them one. I tell them, you buy the parts and help me drink beer while we burn em out. I'll have you cooking for me on Sunday. :biggrin1:
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el luchador
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I prefer NOT to get a lined drum. you have to burn it out and then paint the outside.
get you an unlined drum and you don't have to do a burn out or paint. for the $30-40 extra its well worth it imo
Blue Kettle
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Czarbecue
Babbling Farker
I see stainless steel drums for $600 online. I’ll pay that price for more space but not for stainless steel.
Hinds15
Full Fledged Farker
Anyone use the BGE style intake with success? I like the idea but it gets pretty windy in Houston.
Blue Kettle
Full Fledged Farker
Anyone try a fixed intake akin to the pit barrel cooker? Like, literally just drilling a hole with no door or anything to change it? (I recognize the PBC can technically be adjusted slightly but it's meant as a set and forget for a given elevation). It seems like the PBC has shown this ought to work provided you could get the correct size.
el luchador
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Imo that is NOT a good idea! you have little control of your temp and it would change on the whim of weather, humidity, amount of coals you have in the box, amount of coals you lit, amount of food in the cooker, etc etc.
dadsr4
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Some people just drill the holes and use magnets to adjust the air flow.
Czarbecue
Babbling Farker
The Hunsaker foot lever is the best I have seen. Discreet and not affected by the wind since it’s under the drum.
