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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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08-08-2009, 07:48 PM | #3856 | |
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Join Date: 02-06-05
Location: Southern Minnesota
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08-08-2009, 08:20 PM | #3857 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 06-27-09
Location: belleville,mich.
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Sounds like the way to go...It's almost a done deal...Except I still want to use a Webber lid...If I remeber right they only have four holes set to one side...need I add more to even it out??
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08-09-2009, 05:14 PM | #3858 | |
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Join Date: 06-20-09
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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That stainless steel hardware is costly, but I wouldn't want to chance with using anything else. When you are ready to get rid of that DPP 60, let me know...
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08-09-2009, 07:01 PM | #3859 |
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Join Date: 04-06-09
Location: lafayette,oregon
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thanks for the info on the galvinized issue. it's good to know. i will stick with my 2 inch pipe. alot easier to shut down. and it cooks great.
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08-10-2009, 10:20 AM | #3860 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 01-31-09
Location: Austin, Texas
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fwiw, there is a 2" electrical conduit fitting that will screw right into the bung hole. I have had no problem with my 2" smoke stack.
I have had problems with my metal pipe nipples and caps - will nead to work on them. They rusted so bad I could not open them (cap rusted to nipple). I am not sure if I will just wire brush them and periodically coat them in oil, go to brass or galvanized. Right now they are simply a pita. On the other hand, thinking about replacing them completely with a bbq guru. |
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08-10-2009, 10:44 AM | #3861 | |
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Join Date: 11-28-08
Location: SW Florida
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OK, thanks for the info. I bought my expanded metal at all metals inc. out in Adrian. Belleville is a lot closer, may try there next time.
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08-10-2009, 11:57 AM | #3862 | |
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Join Date: 01-22-08
Location: waterloo ontario
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08-10-2009, 04:19 PM | #3863 |
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Join Date: 05-03-09
Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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I have had problems with my metal pipe nipples and caps - will nead to work on them. They rusted so bad I could not open them (cap rusted to nipple). I am not sure if I will just wire brush them and periodically coat them in oil, go to brass or galvanized. Right now they are simply a pita.
I got the same issue with mine. I think I'll just put on a couple more valves. |
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08-10-2009, 04:49 PM | #3864 | |
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Join Date: 04-16-09
Location: Lake Charles La
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08-10-2009, 08:13 PM | #3865 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 06-27-09
Location: belleville,mich.
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Hey Rich,
After watching how steady the temps held after I got them to stabilize(even though they weren't as low as I would like), without having to do any adjusting Or fiddlin' around with anything, or addin fuel. I was already impressed to the point of selling the Diamondplate pit 60...Ran a sales add today...Just kiddin. Crazy as it might sound..I like tending the big stick burner all day...Grab me a chair..Find some shade...Maybe a glass of iced tea...Throw a stick or two on every once in a while...Heck I guess I just like playing with fire! And then there's always you get to eat at the end...Even if your Que' don't turn out any good because you're just gettin' started learning your new pit, go ahead and eat it anyways...You don't really gotta' tell any body about it.. |
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08-10-2009, 11:18 PM | #3866 | |
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Join Date: 07-13-09
Location: Metrolina
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Boy that's an ugly weld. You can tell I didn't prepare the metal well. just sticking to the theme.
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08-11-2009, 12:49 AM | #3867 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 07-10-09
Location: SE Oklahoma
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I know pics, or did not happen, but seasoned drum Sunday and smoked a fatty in the process. It was great with biscuits and gravy! Ran 7 hours at around 225-235 for the season and only burned through maybe 5-6 lbs of charcoal. I was very impressed for the first run.
On the pipe or holes debate, does the pipe help with draw, or does it make much difference over just using the 2" bung hole in the lid? I ran with just an open bung in the lid, and noticed that when the wind kicked up, smoke would briefly come out the ball valve. Wondering if an exhaust pipe would help with this. |
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08-11-2009, 10:02 AM | #3868 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 01-31-09
Location: Austin, Texas
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I think the main advantage to the holes rather than the pipe is putting a cover on the uds when you are done. The main advantage to the pipe is being able to cap it and keep water out w/o needing to put a cover on.
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08-11-2009, 10:15 AM | #3869 |
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Join Date: 07-20-09
Location: Vienna Va
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Thanks to a Brethren's tip I have found a source of lined but clean food grade drums with lids for $10 in the greater DC area.
PM me for details. Dave
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08-11-2009, 11:02 AM | #3870 |
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Join Date: 08-10-09
Location: Way out there!
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Just finished my drum smoker with a door for jiggling. I thought the door would be enough air flow but it shuts so tight it put's the charcoal out so I've added air holes with magnets and am now ready for a test run this weekend. Brisquit is on the menu 1/2 hour per pound at 220. This will be the second trial run for competition. By the way how does one become a farker as I have been called something similar many times.
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