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Jax191 07-09-2008 03:37 PM

http://www.por15.com/products.asp?dept=8

This stuff is rated to 12 and 1500 degrees.

Ceedubya 07-10-2008 12:11 PM

what is the lining they use in the barrels? How do I tell if the barrel is lined, or not? I am assuming if I am seeing clean metal, it is not lined??

Mark 07-10-2008 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceedubya (Post 683193)
what is the lining they use in the barrels? How do I tell if the barrel is lined, or not? I am assuming if I am seeing clean metal, it is not lined??

I'm guessing paint liners are either epoxy or enamel based. The color is usually a brownish tan. I suppose tanks could be lined with clear poly.

Here's a test. Spray the inside of a clear drum with a little water. A day later, you should see rust if it's unlined.

Ceedubya 07-10-2008 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark (Post 683236)
I'm guessing paint liners are either epoxy or enamel based. The color is usually a brownish tan. I suppose tanks could be lined with clear poly.

Here's a test. Spray the inside of a clear drum with a little water. A day later, you should see rust if it's unlined.

That make sense. In the past, I used some free barrels to make my magnum cookers. They were unlined and would rust if left exposed. they contained a food safe oil used for machinery in a bakery. I have access to more of these, but they are the closed head style.

I seem to be discussing this in several threads, so I thought I would try to stick to this one.....

If I use the closed head barrels that I have free access to, and are unlined and food safe, and cut/grind off the top, what are my options for a lid? have any of you fashioned your own, or should I just use a kettle lid?

Mark 07-11-2008 08:43 AM

I like Kettle lids. But don't cut your drum till you have a kettle lid in hand. Drums vary in diameter and you want to avoid cutting it at a location that is either too tight or too loose for the kettle lid.

DaHeathen 07-11-2008 12:27 PM

Drum Smoker lid.
 
I made my first UDS last weekend and smoked up a 12pd turkey with no problems at all. The issue I had was the lid. I see everyones pictures here and wonder how they were able to save the lid from the barrel. Where exactly are you cutting the barrel to keep the original top of the barrel as a lid?
I used an aluminum tray used to go under hot water-heaters and put Garage door weatherstripping around the inside. It fits snug and well, but I will be building another for my Father, and would like to keep the lid.

Norcoredneck 07-11-2008 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHeathen (Post 683858)
I made my first UDS last weekend and smoked up a 12pd turkey with no problems at all. The issue I had was the lid. I see everyones pictures here and wonder how they were able to save the lid from the barrel. Where exactly are you cutting the barrel to keep the original top of the barrel as a lid?
I used an aluminum tray used to go under hot water-heaters and put Garage door weatherstripping around the inside. It fits snug and well, but I will be building another for my Father, and would like to keep the lid.

I would bet that is a galvanized pan. If it is I would ditch it. Most of the lids you see are from "open head drums".

http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/114/...l/4115tp1s.gif VShttp://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/114/...l/4115tp3s.gif

ON THE FARM 07-11-2008 04:05 PM

When it says “rust inhibitor” does that wash off or do you need to burn it off?

Bbq Bubba 07-11-2008 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ON THE FARM (Post 683967)
When it says “rust inhibitor” does that wash off or do you need to burn it off?

Burn!!! :twisted:

crome 07-11-2008 05:26 PM

Burn baby burn!!

Norcoredneck 07-11-2008 07:47 PM

Fire good! HeHe!
http://smartlabs.lewiston.k12.id.us/...es/beavis6.jpg

Stiltz6ft9in 07-13-2008 07:35 AM

How many ball valves do you guys have in the bottom? It looks like Norecoredneck's post he has 3. I getting ready to finish mine up. This is where I'm stuck.

N8man 07-13-2008 09:06 AM

I believe the norm is to have 1 valve and three additional air intake nipples.

Bbq Bubba 07-13-2008 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by N8man (Post 684951)
I believe the norm is to have 1 valve and three additional air intake nipples.

Ditto, 1 valve for adjustments! :biggrin:

Norcoredneck 07-13-2008 10:20 AM

One valve is all that is needed. If you go full open and don't get temp,remove cap and throttle back on valve. With 3/4" nipples I find at most I ever needed was 1 cap off 1/2 throttle valve. i put 3 nipples when making it , 1 for reserve.


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