Shutting Down a Drum

[DDave]

At the end of a cook on a UDS, do you folks close/block the top vents also or just the bottom? I went with the eight 1/2" holes but I could get some fridge magnets to cover them up at the end of a cook if need be.

Thanks.

Dave

 

[Norcoredneck]

At the end of a cook on a UDS, do you folks close/block the top vents also or just the bottom? I went with the eight 1/2" holes but I could get some fridge magnets to cover them up at the end of a cook if need be.

Thanks.

Dave

Wad foil and plug.

 

[BRBBQ]

The bottom for me.

 

[Midnight Smoke]

I went with the eight 1/2" holes but I could get some fridge magnets to cover them up at the end of a cook if need be.

Thanks.

Dave

I close both Intake and Exhaust but just have a 2" bung on top. I would close your 8 holes, it will help put out the fire and keep bugs out.

 

[capri man]

i normally close both ends.

 

[thirdeye]

I just have plugs (no valves) so I put them all in, and the lump goes out. Later I shake the basket and save the good pieces for the next cook.

 

[Barbarian]

I like to plug both ends, I think the fire goes out faster that way.

 

[JamesB]

I plug the top vents and close the two bottom ball valves. Snuffs the fire out quick...

 

[Rookie'48]

I use the Weber lid. I close all vents & have charcoal left over for next time.

 

[jgh1204]

Close the weber vents and plug the bottom holes with foil.

 

[hav]

Close the top & bottom, the weber lid makes it easy!

 

[caneyscud]

....., it will help put out the fire and keep bugs out.

Why would you do that - we need more "bees in the grill" pictures!:-D