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sandiegobbq 06-24-2011 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnny_Crunch (Post 1684855)
When I am cooking and cruising along at 225, the ball valve is about 25% open. I think it is needed unless you have a better way to reduce the airflow as well as it does. You can really fine tune it with the valve.
I can see where you are coming from with the valve.
I am the kind of guy that likes simple things such as manual windows not electric in my cars.

I think since I don't have any welding capabilities I am going to just start
with the bare holes and magnets.

sandiegobbq 06-24-2011 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bover (Post 1684889)
Lots of folks, including me, went for a round magnet over the intake holes instead of nipples/caps and a ball valve. Works like a champ.
To me the good thing about using magnets over the holes is that when I cook I like to feel what part of the bottom area where the coals are burning is the hottest. Then I know that these vents may need to be closed or partially closed if I don't want the temp to get too high.

The other areas that are not as hot I would open more.

With the valve being in only one spot you really have less control.

The magnets can adjust every hole to whatever size opening that you desire and that is good.

sandiegobbq 06-24-2011 01:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LoveBBQ (Post 1684954)
In this case the important thing to have is a flexible design that allows infinite control of air flow. Plugging an entire hole to reduce temps may be too much. With a ball valve or magnet you can do really small adjustments to dial in temps. It just depends on how much you want to control those temps. For most things it probably doesn't matter as long as you are in the ballpark so corks may be the ticket!

I went with a ball valve so I didn't have to bend over all the time to adjust the intake. What can I say? I'm lazy like that! :laugh:
I think I am going to start with 4-6 holes on the bottom and use magnets first.

I actually don't mind messing with the vents until I get the temp steady.

1FUNVET 06-24-2011 01:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LoveBBQ (Post 1684954)
In this case the important thing to have is a flexible design that allows infinite control of air flow. Plugging an entire hole to reduce temps may be too much. With a ball valve or magnet you can do really small adjustments to dial in temps. It just depends on how much you want to control those temps. For most things it probably doesn't matter as long as you are in the ballpark so corks may be the ticket!

I went with a ball valve so I didn't have to bend over all the time to adjust the intake. What can I say? I'm lazy like that! :laugh:
Real easy to adjust the ball valve with your foot. I don't think i could fine tune the magnets as easy.:thumb:

DevineSwine 06-24-2011 02:30 PM
Well fellas i guess its time for my build i bought this drum for 25 bucks its painted and sandblasted already tell me what ya think
http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/z...7/DSCF0276.jpg
http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/z...7/DSCF0278.jpg
http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/z...7/DSCF0277.jpg

1FUNVET 06-24-2011 03:15 PM
Never saw a drum with that many holes on top. Good deal for the price.

LoveBBQ 06-24-2011 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 1FUNVET (Post 1685259)
Real easy to adjust the ball valve with your foot. I don't think i could fine tune the magnets as easy.:thumb:
Or bring your pipe up the side of the drum and use your hand! :thumb:

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/...7/original.jpg

mikeTRON 06-24-2011 04:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LoveBBQ (Post 1684954)
I went with a ball valve so I didn't have to bend over all the time to adjust the intake. What can I say? I'm lazy like that! :laugh:
I WANTED the magnets but couldn't find any so I went with the valve. After the fact I am glad I went with the valve because it is VERY easy to bump it with my foot to adjust :thumb:

basuraman 06-24-2011 05:28 PM
Do these sound safe to use after a burn out?

I found him on CL.

I am selling empty 55 gallon metal barrels. I had water based waterproofing membrane in them before. The product was non-toxic and environmentally friendly.
Barrels have the standard 2" and 3/4 threaded holes and they are the SEALED LID type.
Barrels could be used as floats for docks, water storage, garbage cans, or as other chemical storage tanks, or ext.

Capozzoli 06-24-2011 06:13 PM
As long as there is no scaling rust inside, burn them out and they are good to go.

Sealing lid is a big plus.

Get a couple.

jgh1204 06-24-2011 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sandiegobbq (Post 1684739)
After going through maybe a hundred or so pages of this thread I wonder if the ball valve is really necessary?

I owned several WSMs and they didn't have those.

Why not have 4 to six vent holes and just use cork as plugs?

Is the ball valve really a big asset to this design?
I bought Amazon.com: Magcraft NSN0749 1-Inch by 1/16-Inch Rare Earth Disc Magnets, 6-Count: Home Improvement@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ImDSgH8lL.@@AMEPARAM@@41ImDSgH8lL that allow you to adjust air flow. They work great with 3/4" holes.

sandiegobbq 06-24-2011 07:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jgh1204 (Post 1685593)
I bought Amazon.com: Magcraft NSN0749 1-Inch by 1/16-Inch Rare Earth Disc Magnets, 6-Count: Home Improvement that allow you to adjust air flow. They work great with 3/4" holes.
Those look very strong.

Thank you.

sandiegobbq 06-24-2011 07:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jgh1204 (Post 1685593)
I bought Amazon.com: Magcraft NSN0749 1-Inch by 1/16-Inch Rare Earth Disc Magnets, 6-Count: Home Improvement that allow you to adjust air flow. They work great with 3/4" holes.
I actually found some at Harbor Freight for $1.99

http://www.harborfreight.com/10-piec...ets-67488.html

SmokerKing 06-24-2011 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by sandiegobbq (Post 1685624)
I actually found some at Harbor Freight for $1.99

http://www.harborfreight.com/10-piec...ets-67488.html
5/16" diameter? Good luck.

sandiegobbq 06-24-2011 08:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokerKing (Post 1685653)
5/16" diameter? Good luck.
I noticed that too bad.

What do you think of these?
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece...cks-98406.html


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