View Full Version : WSM 18.5 vs UDS
samfsu
11-05-2011, 09:28 AM
I have a wsm and I was wondering how much more food I can do on a uds? I can do 6 racks do bbb using rib racks on my wsm, how much more food can I do with a uds?
Phubar
11-05-2011, 09:34 AM
What size UDS?
samfsu
11-05-2011, 09:35 AM
55 gallon drum
Phubar
11-05-2011, 09:45 AM
Well...the grates aren't the same size so I guess not the equal amount of food.....UDS holds more.
Also depends how many grates you have in the UDS and if you got a Weber lid or a flat lid.
samfsu
11-05-2011, 09:53 AM
I plan on putting two grates and a weber lid.mjust trying to decide if it is worthwhile to bio
D the uds
expatpig
11-05-2011, 10:06 AM
What? you haven't started yet? Build it!
Phubar
11-05-2011, 10:09 AM
Yeah...it's worth it.:cool:
samfsu
11-05-2011, 10:22 AM
What? you haven't started yet? Build it!
Well I do have a wsm ;)
Ron_L
11-05-2011, 10:31 AM
The grates in a UDS built from a 55 gallon drum are 22.5" diameter, so each shelf has about 120 sq inches more cooking space than an 18.5" diameter grate. That's significant.
samfsu
11-05-2011, 10:33 AM
Thanks Ron so basically I'll have a 22.5"ER and the 18.5"ER ;)
J_Don
11-05-2011, 10:39 AM
I have a 22.5 WSM and just finished acquiring all of the parts to build my first UDS. I also have 2 extra drums that I picked up in a deal so eventually I'll probably have 3 UDS's. Everything is on hold at the present since I broke my leg at the anckle in 2 places last Saturday. OUCH ! :tsk: I say go for it and build the UDS regardless. You can never have enough grills and/or smokers. :thumb:
swamprb
11-05-2011, 10:39 AM
Thanks Ron so basically I'll have a 22.5"ER and the 18.5"ER ;)
Yeah- something like that!
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/100_1716.jpg
samfsu
11-05-2011, 10:44 AM
Yep just like that Brian!!! Awesome
Phubar
11-05-2011, 10:45 AM
Case closed!:becky:
morgaj1
11-05-2011, 10:45 AM
The grates in a UDS built from a 55 gallon drum are 22.5" diameter, so each shelf has about 120 sq inches more cooking space than an 18.5" diameter grate. That's significant.
Which is about 50% more cooking space!
Carbon
11-05-2011, 12:09 PM
Nice thing is you can also lay flat across the grate at least a couple of slabs of spareribs. No rib racks.
NorthwestBBQ
11-05-2011, 12:18 PM
You can't get 4 racks of BB's, laying flat, on a 18.5." The 22.5" pit is much larger.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5235/5822278805_02afda97d2_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5656795316_2540df4fbb_b.jpg
Phubar
11-05-2011, 12:26 PM
Another visual for SamPhsu...
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h342/Phubar2/SmokeFest%2025-07-11/IMG_5778.jpg
Capozzoli
11-05-2011, 01:11 PM
Damn Phu, that's like those Russian dolls that fit within one another.
Another thing to consider, the UDS are cool and tough looking. The WSM has a sort of sissy boy look.
NorthwestBBQ
11-05-2011, 01:29 PM
Damn Phu, that's like those Russian dolls that fit within one another.
Another thing to consider, the UDS are cool and tough looking. The WSM has a sort of sissy boy look.
So do Ferrari's.
caseydog
11-05-2011, 01:33 PM
Thanks Ron so basically I'll have a 22.5"ER and the 18.5"ER ;)
From your description of your plans, yes, you will basically have a home made 22.5 WSM.
CD
Capozzoli
11-05-2011, 03:36 PM
No, Ferrari's are penis extensions. That would be the BGE.
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