Windy Days No Longer a Problem for UDS

QansasjayhawQ · 05-25-2015, 12:14 PM

One of about the only problems I ever have with my MooCow UDS is that if the wind starts to blow, the fire can become quickly 'super-charged'.
I used to try to block the wind with tarps, canopy walls, other cookers, etc.
Now I have a simple solution that's a lot simpler to use.
Fold up a piece of aluminum foil and slip one end under the edge of the drum and bring the other edge up over the upwind inlet.
Viola! No more super-charging.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B32p...p=docslist_api

Mike Twangzer · 05-25-2015, 12:20 PM

Dang !!! Too cheap and too easy !!!!

BigBobBQ · 05-25-2015, 12:23 PM

sometimes the simplest solution works the best....

Bob C Cue · 05-25-2015, 01:09 PM

Better get a patent on that ASAP! Nice idea.

creekwalker · 05-25-2015, 02:39 PM

How does the upper part of the foil stay in place?

QansasjayhawQ · 05-25-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by creekwalker

How does the upper part of the foil stay in place?

Two 'secrets' here -

First off, I am using extra heavy duty Reynolds foil. I have lost too much money cooking with cheaper foil that would break open and leak after wrapping . . . so I bought some extra heavy duty. It costs more up front, but it saves me money, time and grief in the long run.

Secondly, I double up the foil when forming the wind shield to make it even stiffer than it already is.

And . . . finally, the wind blowing up against it also helps hold it up.

Just be aware that when the wind drops off, the foil may go down. If the wind comes up again, you may need to re-situate the foil shield.

I hope this helps.

creekwalker · 05-25-2015, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QansasjayhawQ

Two 'secrets' here -

First off, I am using extra heavy duty Reynolds foil. I have lost too much money cooking with cheaper foil that would break open and leak after wrapping . . . so I bought some extra heavy duty. It costs more up front, but it saves me money, time and grief in the long run.

Secondly, I double up the foil when forming the wind shield to make it even stiffer than it already is.

And . . . finally, the wind blowing up against it also helps hold it up.

Just be aware that when the wind drops off, the foil may go down. If the wind comes up again, you may need to re-situate the foil shield.

I hope this helps.

Ah, that last point is logical. I could see you doubled it up, and I use heavy duty foil myself but didn't know about extra-heavy. That's smart!

Bbq_lover · 05-26-2015, 05:38 PM

Would this help? I know it's galvanized but it's a wind block and not in contact with the heat.
http://t.homedepot.com/p/Gibraltar-B...X8M/204726938/

Fwismoker · 05-26-2015, 06:02 PM

If mine is in the wind (and cold/winter) i just slip my reflectix koozie over it...it'll even work on PBC's although it isn't officially sanctioned!

creekwalker · 05-26-2015, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbq_lover

Would this help? I know it's galvanized but it's a wind block and not in contact with the heat.
http://t.homedepot.com/p/Gibraltar-B...X8M/204726938/

No, can't see the zinc being any concern here. I don't happen to have a Home Depot near, but found this at Lowes--I believe it's the same size and shape, although the description is confusing. Good idea.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_366944-18591...1&Ntt=flashing

Orgetorix · 05-28-2015, 08:52 AM

I wonder how hard it'd be to make a little bitty chimney cap to stick on the end of that intake.

Like this:

daninnewjersey · 05-28-2015, 08:56 AM

That's brilliant man....

05-25-2015, 12:14 PM	#1
QansasjayhawQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-06 Location: Lawrence, Kansas - The Great American Outback	Windy Days No Longer a Problem for UDS One of about the only problems I ever have with my MooCow UDS is that if the wind starts to blow, the fire can become quickly 'super-charged'. I used to try to block the wind with tarps, canopy walls, other cookers, etc. Now I have a simple solution that's a lot simpler to use. Fold up a piece of aluminum foil and slip one end under the edge of the drum and bring the other edge up over the upwind inlet. Viola! No more super-charging. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B32p...p=docslist_api __________________ We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it. - Abraham Lincoln ------- One Moocow UDS! (Thanks, Shane!) http://www.moocowbbq.com/ Two Weber 22.5" kettles One Brinkmann Smoke'N PitMaster Deluxe One LARGE WSM! (special black glossy finish) w/Stoker! WooHoo! KCBS Member/KCBS Master CBJ #24295 Sweaty, smokey and enjoying every minute.

05-25-2015, 12:20 PM	#2
Mike Twangzer is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-20-14 Location: Driftwood, Texas	Dang !!! Too cheap and too easy !!!!
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05-25-2015, 12:23 PM	#3
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05-25-2015, 01:09 PM	#4
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05-26-2015, 06:02 PM	#9
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05-25-2015, 02:39 PM	#5
creekwalker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-15-13 Location: Beaufort, NC	How does the upper part of the foil stay in place?

05-26-2015, 05:38 PM	#8
Bbq_lover Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-06-13 Location: Dallas, tx	Would this help? I know it's galvanized but it's a wind block and not in contact with the heat. http://t.homedepot.com/p/Gibraltar-B...X8M/204726938/

05-28-2015, 08:52 AM	#11
Orgetorix Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-17-14 Location: Louisville, KY	I wonder how hard it'd be to make a little bitty chimney cap to stick on the end of that intake. Like this:

05-28-2015, 08:56 AM	#12
daninnewjersey Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-11 Location: Southern NJ...exit 36	That's brilliant man.... __________________ Proud owner of 4 VERY ugly drum smokers....and a Greasy Hill reverse flow....