Low uds temps ??

chobint · 07-03-2011, 07:39 AM

I'm a little baffled. I drop a full chimney of raging hot coals into the side of the basket, where I've dug out a little hole. Then I let it sit for 10 min to spread the love a little bit, then cover. With 2 x 1" vents and a weber kettle lid both wide open andd the lid seal is leaky, I'm having trouble getting the temp above 250. Do I need to start an even bigger fire or something? This has happened a couple of times now. Could it be humidity issues with my charcoal stash?

Thanks,
Chob

thunderwagn · 07-03-2011, 08:20 AM

When you say 2x 1" vents I am guessing you are referring to the bottom
inlets...most drum plans and documentation call for 3 of them.

Johnny_Crunch · 07-03-2011, 08:23 AM

Try putting the coals on top of your full basket. It should be getting hot. Calibrate your thermo also.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 07-03-2011, 08:28 AM

Damp charcoal could indeed be the problem. Pretty easy to try a new dry bag before you do any mods to the UDS.

chobint · 07-03-2011, 08:39 AM

Yes, apologies. 2 x 1" refers to inlets. Ima grab a new bag right now and try throwing a fresh chimney straight on top.

Mo-Dave · 07-03-2011, 10:38 AM

Its times like this I love my weed burner.
Dave

07-03-2011, 07:39 AM	#1
chobint On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-27-10 Location: Columbus, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Low uds temps ?? I'm a little baffled. I drop a full chimney of raging hot coals into the side of the basket, where I've dug out a little hole. Then I let it sit for 10 min to spread the love a little bit, then cover. With 2 x 1" vents and a weber kettle lid both wide open andd the lid seal is leaky, I'm having trouble getting the temp above 250. Do I need to start an even bigger fire or something? This has happened a couple of times now. Could it be humidity issues with my charcoal stash? Thanks, Chob

07-03-2011, 08:20 AM	#2
thunderwagn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-02-10 Location: Loveland, CO. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When you say 2x 1" vents I am guessing you are referring to the bottom inlets...most drum plans and documentation call for 3 of them. __________________ Chargriller!!! UDS!! Webber OTG!!

07-03-2011, 08:23 AM	#3
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Try putting the coals on top of your full basket. It should be getting hot. Calibrate your thermo also. __________________ J Crunch

07-03-2011, 08:28 AM	#4
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Damp charcoal could indeed be the problem. Pretty easy to try a new dry bag before you do any mods to the UDS. __________________ 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-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

07-03-2011, 10:38 AM	#6
Mo-Dave Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-18-06 Location: Hurricane Deck Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Its times like this I love my weed burner. Dave __________________ Lg Spicewine on trailer Weber charcoal grill 2 ugly drums, semi retired Bbq toolbox, formerly Chargrill smoker My wife has gas, its a Brinkman.

07-03-2011, 08:39 AM	#5
chobint On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-27-10 Location: Columbus, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, apologies. 2 x 1" refers to inlets. Ima grab a new bag right now and try throwing a fresh chimney straight on top.

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