A Mini UDS .... (FINISHED)

SWP5767 · Posted: Oct 18 2011 Post subject:

Very nice!! What was your investment in this cooker?
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MacEggs · Posted: Oct 18 2011 Post subject:

Thanks on the hook and SWP5767!

SVonhof · Posted: Oct 18 2011 Post subject:

Griffin · Posted: Oct 18 2011 Post subject:

Very cool mini -uds. Great job.
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kevreh · Joined: 13 Sep 2012 Posts: 18 Location: Annandale, VA

MacEggs,

Thanks for pointing me to your thread. I was able to get a 16 gallon oil can like yours from my local Jiffy Lube.......for free!

Only thing I can't see is what your charcoal grate looks like. Is it round? How many pounds of charcoal does it hold and how long does it last?

Kevin

MacEggs · Posted: Sep 14 2012 Post subject:

kevreh · Joined: 13 Sep 2012 Posts: 18 Location: Annandale, VA

I'll take a look at those when I get a chance, thanks. You know, I happen to homebrew (beer) too. Some guys use reflective insulation (like this: http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/Reflectix-BP24050-24-x-50-Bubble-Pack-Insulation/249714/Cat/1444?gclid=CKC_zf_es7ICFcXe4AodtSIAPA) on their mash tuns to keep the grain temperature somewhat constant. Wonder if it would help with heat loss on these drums? Not sure if its worth it or not.

MacEggs · Posted: Sep 14 2012 Post subject:

SVonhof · Posted: Sep 14 2012 Post subject:

I have thought about cutting some oak to fit around my UDS (would work on one of these as well) and band it around the drum, cutting holes for air vents, that would help insulate it. It's not perfect, but would look more like an oak barrel and could be cool.
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kevreh · Joined: 13 Sep 2012 Posts: 18 Location: Annandale, VA

Using oak isn't a bad idea to add as a thermal mass. You know, you could go to a lumber liquidaters or home depot and buy the cheapest 2" oak flooring they have, then just cut/rip the tongue off of it. Shouldn't be more than $1.50/sf.

SoEzzy · Posted: Sep 14 2012 Post subject:

You don't need to insulate, as in double wall your UDS...what you need to do is surround it with still air, and keep the rain and snow off it.

What I mean by surround it with still air, is make a wind break, cardboard, marine ply etc. Then give it an umbrella or a slanted roof and it will cook without trouble down to single digit temperatures, (°F).
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