UDS Storage Question

cgaskell65 · 02-12-2012, 08:34 PM

Questions from a UDS rookie: After capping the air intakes and exhaust and snuffing out the fire, what is the standard for storing the UDS? After the fire is out should you remove the exhaust cap to let it air out or just store it air tight?

rondini · 02-12-2012, 08:42 PM

I built my UDS a couple of years ago and I leave it shut up. That my 2 cents.
Glad to know u built a UDS as they are great smokers.

JMSetzler · 02-12-2012, 08:45 PM

I close my air vents but I don't cover the smoke stack very often.

colonel00 · 02-12-2012, 08:55 PM

I close up everything until the next cook or (on rare occasions) I decide to clean it out. Only issue I have had is the Weber lid and exhaust wheel can become "frozen" shut from the grease, especially during colder winter months.

Hotrodhog · 02-13-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by colonel00

I close up everything until the next cook or (on rare occasions) I decide to clean it out. Only issue I have had is the Weber lid and exhaust wheel can become "frozen" shut from the grease, especially during colder winter months.

Me too, I hit mine with my hand held propane torch around the ring, it comes right off (And smells good while heating it)

blackdog043 · 02-13-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodhog

Me too, I hit mine with my hand held propane torch around the ring, it comes right off (And smells good while heating it)

I do the same thing!!

WvSmoke · 02-14-2012, 03:55 AM

I close mine up and cover it with an industrial size garbage bag. Otherwise, rain or snow melt will leak in around the stack and ruin the left over fuel. I use a flat lid and the stack is held in place with lock nuts.

02-12-2012, 08:34 PM	#1
cgaskell65 Found some matches. Join Date: 12-29-11 Location: Leesburg, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	UDS Storage Question Questions from a UDS rookie: After capping the air intakes and exhaust and snuffing out the fire, what is the standard for storing the UDS? After the fire is out should you remove the exhaust cap to let it air out or just store it air tight?

02-12-2012, 08:42 PM	#2
rondini Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-25-10 Location: Reed City, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I built my UDS a couple of years ago and I leave it shut up. That my 2 cents. Glad to know u built a UDS as they are great smokers. __________________ Ron, 1 little Chief top loader, 1 UDS (90% built) 1 mini UDS (in plans)

02-12-2012, 08:45 PM	#3
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I close my air vents but I don't cover the smoke stack very often. __________________ Visit Man Cave Meals on Facebook and YouTube! Kamado Joe Classic * Kamado Joe Big Joe Ugly Drum Smoker * Weber Performer * Weber Go-Anywhere * Mini WSM Man Cave Meals Video Index

02-12-2012, 08:55 PM	#4
colonel00 Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I close up everything until the next cook or (on rare occasions) I decide to clean it out. Only issue I have had is the Weber lid and exhaust wheel can become "frozen" shut from the grease, especially during colder winter months. __________________ Brad Proud owner of the PentaZero WWWWFBBQADD 0 out of 1 members found this post helpful UDS/WSM/Weber Cart for sale Here. Please someone give it a good home. Willing to entertain offers

02-14-2012, 03:55 AM	#7
WvSmoke Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-25-11 Location: Follansbee, Wv Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I close mine up and cover it with an industrial size garbage bag. Otherwise, rain or snow melt will leak in around the stack and ruin the left over fuel. I use a flat lid and the stack is held in place with lock nuts. __________________ El Cheapo Royal Oak charcoal grill (heavily modified and repaired), Chargriller Pro, Webber 22.5" Silver, Webber Smokey Joe, Hibachi, UDS, ECB Square My name is Monty, dad, or grandpa...depending on who you are.