Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 115

fordman · 10-15-2008, 10:20 PM

Well stuffed it out for tonight will fire up tomorrow again. Thanks for the help.

Bbq Bubba · 10-16-2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordman

Ok got a seasoning burn going haveing a hard time keeping temps steady> My drum has 3 3/4 holes two capped and one ball valve on a 24" pipe up the side of the barrel. Also running one 2" exhaust out the large plug. Used little under 10lbs of lump and some hickory chunks. Can get it up to temp but as soon as I put the caps on and tweak the valve just a little things go down hill. Help please. Have my temp probe mounted to the grate.

Lose the riser, it'll burn a lot more evenly!

h20loo · 10-16-2008, 11:07 AM

be gentle on your adjustments and give the barrel time to react. Make sure you have the barrel and lid sealed. There are a few different schools of thought on the riser. My experience is that the riser has no effect on performance since the rate of air movement is so slow. Other brethren who have built as many or more barrels than me refuse to use them. If you can get a comfort level with the riser I can tell you that you will be happy you have it when its snowing like Hell(thats in Mi. isn't it?) and your barrel is half covered in a drift. I don't think your intake riser is big enough as my winter barrel has a 1 1/2"id pipe- but its the only intake. BTW I have done many overnight cooks where I hadto shovel my way to the barrel and it was perking along at around the 220 with no problems.

I'm curious as to how(and what type) your charcoal is burning and if its burning down one side? I'll have to go back and see what your basket looks like to see if that is a problem.
keep working at it because no doubt you are close to some smokin good food!

fordman · 10-16-2008, 12:59 PM

The riser was just a thought so I didn't have to bend over but can do without if it will work better that way. Plus I made a round basket but since changed it. Now I have a 14x14x14 1 3/4 off the bottom. I burn RO lump.

Bbq Bubba · 10-16-2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordman

The riser was just a thought so I didn't have to bend over but can do without if it will work better that way. Plus I made a round basket but since changed it. Now I have a 14x14x14 1 3/4 off the bottom. I burn RO lump.

Try getting the basket at 3" off the bottom, better airflow!

Pig of my Life · 10-16-2008, 02:29 PM

I am building my first UDS, got a free clean 55, just picked up enough expanded metal for my coal basket.

In reading the threads I see little mention of a water pan. It seems that most UDS mentioned do not use them and talk about 24 inches from the coal to the first shelf. I always thought that the water pan was a good thing. Help

Roger
Pig in my life

UDS under construction
2 - 22 inch webers
Gas Webber silver
3 Propane jets
Mud Oven under constuction
1- China Box
1-El Cheapo Electric water smoker

fordman · 10-16-2008, 04:07 PM

I can't go 3" my grate holes are 8" from the top with a flat lid. Need the 24" from the fire.

Norcoredneck · 10-16-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pig of my Life

I am building my first UDS, got a free clean 55, just picked up enough expanded metal for my coal basket.

In reading the threads I see little mention of a water pan. It seems that most UDS mentioned do not use them and talk about 24 inches from the coal to the first shelf. I always thought that the water pan was a good thing. Help

Roger
Pig in my life

UDS under construction
2 - 22 inch webers
Gas Webber silver
3 Propane jets
Mud Oven under constuction
1- China Box
1-El Cheapo Electric water smoker

Some say a water pan is used as a heat sink, some say for moisture. The draw of a UDS is that wonderful "like Grandpa cooked "taste, and the long burns. No need for a water pan, trust me.

N8man · 10-16-2008, 06:42 PM

All You Newbies Listen To Norco...He's "The Man" when it comes to a UDS..

ON THE FARM · 10-16-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordman

I can't go 3" my grate holes are 8" from the top with a flat lid. Need the 24" from the fire.

CAN'T?
"Cant never did anything"

Just move the holes up and plug the others.
You do need the 3" off the bottom, with what you have you mostlikly are not getting enough air flow.

git r done on a uds · 10-16-2008, 07:24 PM

but camera was dead,chicken was great

sfbbqguy · 10-16-2008, 07:31 PM

If fordman is only moving his charcoal grate up 1 1/4" is it that big a deal for him to move his grates too? Is 24" that sacred? Or would 22 3/4" be acceptable?

git r done on a uds · 10-16-2008, 07:53 PM

does any one know how to customize the avatar

sfbbqguy · 10-16-2008, 08:35 PM

I like the little chicken!

sfbbqguy · 10-16-2008, 08:38 PM

Not sure of all the ways to customize the avatar but I did it when I purchased a subscription. Figured I gained enough knowledge to justiyify it. Plus, folks seem to be pretty nice on here so seemed okay.

Keep the little chicken! I think folks will grow to love it as your first pick.

10-16-2008, 02:29 PM	#1716
Pig of my Life Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 10-10-08 Location: woburn, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	UDS water pan I am building my first UDS, got a free clean 55, just picked up enough expanded metal for my coal basket. In reading the threads I see little mention of a water pan. It seems that most UDS mentioned do not use them and talk about 24 inches from the coal to the first shelf. I always thought that the water pan was a good thing. Help Roger Pig in my life UDS under construction 2 - 22 inch webers Gas Webber silver 3 Propane jets Mud Oven under constuction 1- China Box 1-El Cheapo Electric water smoker

10-16-2008, 06:42 PM	#1719
N8man Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-09-07 Location: God's Country Ossipee-Osceola NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	All You Newbies Listen To Norco...He's "The Man" when it comes to a UDS.. __________________ N8man Average Joe Backyard Enthusiast How I Fire Up That Ugly DrumPit Smoker!!!!

10-16-2008, 07:31 PM	#1722
sfbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-18-08 Location: Corte Madera, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If fordman is only moving his charcoal grate up 1 1/4" is it that big a deal for him to move his grates too? Is 24" that sacred? Or would 22 3/4" be acceptable? __________________ 2004 Weber Performer GREEN UDS Orange Super-Duper Fast Taylor Made 9deg. R7TP w/S-Fujikura 6 Rescued 2002 Weber Genesis Silver B Gasser SJG Tamale Pot Mini Smoker (SJG was a rescue) 18" Gold (rescue) SJS (rescue) and a Pyro FIL

10-16-2008, 08:35 PM	#1724
sfbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-18-08 Location: Corte Madera, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like the little chicken! __________________ 2004 Weber Performer GREEN UDS Orange Super-Duper Fast Taylor Made 9deg. R7TP w/S-Fujikura 6 Rescued 2002 Weber Genesis Silver B Gasser SJG Tamale Pot Mini Smoker (SJG was a rescue) 18" Gold (rescue) SJS (rescue) and a Pyro FIL

10-16-2008, 08:38 PM	#1725
sfbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-18-08 Location: Corte Madera, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not sure of all the ways to customize the avatar but I did it when I purchased a subscription. Figured I gained enough knowledge to justiyify it. Plus, folks seem to be pretty nice on here so seemed okay. Keep the little chicken! I think folks will grow to love it as your first pick. __________________ 2004 Weber Performer GREEN UDS Orange Super-Duper Fast Taylor Made 9deg. R7TP w/S-Fujikura 6 Rescued 2002 Weber Genesis Silver B Gasser SJG Tamale Pot Mini Smoker (SJG was a rescue) 18" Gold (rescue) SJS (rescue) and a Pyro FIL

10-15-2008, 10:20 PM	#1711
fordman Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-29-08 Location: Fort Dodge, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well stuffed it out for tonight will fire up tomorrow again. Thanks for the help.

10-16-2008, 11:07 AM	#1713
h20loo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-22-08 Location: waterloo ontario Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	be gentle on your adjustments and give the barrel time to react. Make sure you have the barrel and lid sealed. There are a few different schools of thought on the riser. My experience is that the riser has no effect on performance since the rate of air movement is so slow. Other brethren who have built as many or more barrels than me refuse to use them. If you can get a comfort level with the riser I can tell you that you will be happy you have it when its snowing like Hell(thats in Mi. isn't it?) and your barrel is half covered in a drift. I don't think your intake riser is big enough as my winter barrel has a 1 1/2"id pipe- but its the only intake. BTW I have done many overnight cooks where I hadto shovel my way to the barrel and it was perking along at around the 220 with no problems. I'm curious as to how(and what type) your charcoal is burning and if its burning down one side? I'll have to go back and see what your basket looks like to see if that is a problem. keep working at it because no doubt you are close to some smokin good food!

10-16-2008, 12:59 PM	#1714
fordman Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-29-08 Location: Fort Dodge, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The riser was just a thought so I didn't have to bend over but can do without if it will work better that way. Plus I made a round basket but since changed it. Now I have a 14x14x14 1 3/4 off the bottom. I burn RO lump.

10-16-2008, 04:07 PM	#1717
fordman Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-29-08 Location: Fort Dodge, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can't go 3" my grate holes are 8" from the top with a flat lid. Need the 24" from the fire.

10-16-2008, 07:53 PM	#1723
git r done on a uds Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-15-08 Location: albemarle,n.c. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	does any one know how to customize the avatar

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