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Czarbecue · 11-16-2017, 06:11 AM

That’s mighty thin right there. Try to find 55 gallon cans ranging from 1.2mm (18 gauge) to 1.5mm (16). Pit Barrel Cookers are 18 gauge and since you are buying these new I wouldn’t go any less. And it does matter for heat retention.

11-16-2017, 06:11 AM	#2
Czarbecue Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-17 Location: Monroe, GA Name/Nickname : Viet King Cong	UDS / Mini gauge steel questions and more? That’s mighty thin right there. Try to find 55 gallon cans ranging from 1.2mm (18 gauge) to 1.5mm (16). Pit Barrel Cookers are 18 gauge and since you are buying these new I wouldn’t go any less. And it does matter for heat retention. __________________ Boathouse Smokers Big Black Cabinet