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Working on building my first UDS right now. The drums I've got have removable locking lids, and the lids themselves have a ~2" bung and 1/2" air vent both with screw-in caps. In y'alls vast experience do you think just removing these caps during the cook would be enough ventilation for the smoke or should I drill some more holes? Right now I'm thinking that the bung alone would provide about as much flow as the vent on a Weber lid so no additional modifications would be necessary, but would appreciate insight from you guys.
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You didn't read the whole thread.....cheater. I use the same lid, works fine with the large bung removed, I actually use a fridge magnet to close it off partially at certain points during my cooks.
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btw...I have seen reference to the magnet idea and am planning on going that route for the intakes at the bottom. Good tip for the exhaust too. Thanks! |
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My UDS is pretty standard. It has three 3/4" intakes evenly spaced around the base. Two of them have caps and the other has a ball valve. I have a kingsford dome lid on it that fits very well. I always keep the exhaust on the dome lid wide open while cooking. My charcoal basket is 14" in diameter and 9" tall standing 3 1/2" from the bottom of the drum. I use a 50/50 mix of Royal Oak lump and Kingsford blue. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...ng/UDS1003.jpg http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...ng/UDS1013.jpg |
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lima ohio there is a guy that sells drums food grade 15$ a barrels they had yogurt in them
www.ohiobarrel.com |
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Sounds like maybe your wood possibly caught fire and gave you a quick temp spike
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just got my new step bit
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what are you guys using to cut the hole in the top? My step bit only goes to 1 3/8"
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You can use a hole saw. Right from HD for the larger holes.
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Here we go
My son called me up and said he had a FREE :becky::becky::becky: drum for me. All I had to do was go get it. I have read 90 percent of this thread and feel confident that I will have a new addition in a week or two. I have already got the 3/4 nipples, one 3/4 elbow, two pipe caps, and now I have the main part. I will probably go buy a cheap kettle so I can get a lid and grate.
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1298074564 Since it had Hydraulic fluid in it I don't have to worry about a liner, just need to clean it and give it a good burn:-D http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1298074347 This is the lid to my Weber, I do not want to have adjust it to fit the drum so I will find a new cheap kettle or a used Weber at the right price http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1298074384 |
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