I want to use the flat lid first. I don't smoke alot at one time, and want to learn first. Eventually, I'll get a domed lid and add the second higher rack. My main concern is the measurement of the first lower rack.
If I come down 8" from the top, that will leave 16" to the very top of the basket, but it will be 27" from the bottom of the barrel
Ok got a seasoning burn going haveing a hard time keeping temps steady> My drum has 3 3/4 holes two capped and one ball valve on a 24" pipe up the side of the barrel. Also running one 2" exhaust out the large plug. Used little under 10lbs of lump and some hickory chunks. Can get it up to temp but as soon as I put the caps on and tweak the valve just a little things go down hill. Help please. Have my temp probe mounted to the grate.
The riser was just a thought so I didn't have to bend over but can do without if it will work better that way. Plus I made a round basket but since changed it. Now I have a 14x14x14 1 3/4 off the bottom. I burn RO lump.
Some say a water pan is used as a heat sink, some say for moisture. The draw of a UDS is that wonderful "like Grandpa cooked "taste, and the long burns. No need for a water pan, trust me.I am building my first UDS, got a free clean 55, just picked up enough expanded metal for my coal basket.
In reading the threads I see little mention of a water pan. It seems that most UDS mentioned do not use them and talk about 24 inches from the coal to the first shelf. I always thought that the water pan was a good thing. Help
Roger
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I can't go 3" my grate holes are 8" from the top with a flat lid. Need the 24" from the fire.