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05-15-2012, 08:49 PM | #1 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 05-23-10
Location: Springfield,IL
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Wondering about an insulated UDS?
I am planning on building a BBQ trailer. I want to incorporate three UDS onto the build. I was wondering if anyone has every insulated one before? Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks again everyone.
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05-15-2012, 08:52 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: 09-07-10
Location: Chicago, IL - West burbs
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People are going to tell you that you don't need it. I use a welding blanket. Just wrap and bungi cord. Nothing fancy, but top and bottom wrap would help even more. Works well in winter.
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05-15-2012, 10:13 PM | #3 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 07-19-11
Location: Live Oak, Florida
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depends on the climate, I dont use any insulation here in Florida but in colder climates I think it would help keep the heat in and make it more efficient, imo.
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05-15-2012, 10:19 PM | #4 |
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Join Date: 07-08-09
Location: Deer Park, Wa
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I wrap a moving blanket around mine in the winter, It helps in the subzero weather
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05-16-2012, 07:13 AM | #5 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 03-20-12
Location: NH, USA
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I am planning on my first UDS build next month. While I have not been thinking about an insulated one for my first build I have been thinking that if you took a 30 gallon drum and dropped it inside of the 55 gallon drum then you could add insulation between the two. I was further thinking that I might just have to weld intake pipes between the inner and outer drum for the intakes down low. Then just weld on the ball valve on the intake and a removable cap for the other two intakes.
I have not put much more thought into than that... but I think that it might help up here in New England. My only question would be what type of insulation to use between the two drums. -Jeep |
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05-16-2012, 07:59 AM | #6 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-07
Location: New Baltimore, Mi.
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Insulation not needed on a drum, just keep it out of the wind.
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05-16-2012, 08:09 AM | #7 |
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Join Date: 09-13-11
Location: Fort Smith, Ar.
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It's Been done, I'm not sure who did it but it's been on here some where...?
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05-16-2012, 09:02 AM | #8 |
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Join Date: 07-07-08
Location: Goose Creek, SC
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When it does get a little chilly here in the south I do the same. Works wonders!
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05-16-2012, 09:18 AM | #9 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 03-20-12
Location: NH, USA
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There are a lot of things that are not needed yet done anyway. My other Passion, my Jeeps, are a prime example. They are way overbuilt with things that are not needed.
If anyone feels the need to wrap a UDS with a welding blanket for what ever reason, then they are cooking on an insulated UDS. So Yes, in some instances an insulated UDS is what is called for. It will be a fun build someday down the road. -Jeep |
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05-16-2012, 10:50 AM | #10 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 04-23-12
Location: Galveston
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If they're going on a trailer, why not just build a box around the three drums? Wouldn't that insulate them enough?
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05-16-2012, 06:31 PM | #11 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 05-23-10
Location: Springfield,IL
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That is definately an idea. I will keep that in my mind. Thanks!
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05-16-2012, 07:09 PM | #12 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 05-02-12
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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This cart here looks awesome. The first thing I thought of when I saw it was, that would look great mounted to a trailer.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=133200 |
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