New guy here!

[NeverSatisfied]

Hello all! New here and new to the UDS world. Just put mine together Thursday and did a season burn on Friday and cooked some ribs today(turned out great btw). I didn't have any issues controlling temp but how the heck to I turn the dang thing off? All vents closed for 6 hours and it's still 250*? Exhaust isn't really tight. Any help? I'm being cheap and don't want to waste 3/4 bag if I don't need to!

 

[Big Poppa]

get some high heat silicone and reseal the bottom vents that should help

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Thank you! I'll try that this week!

 

[Salmonsmoker]

get some high heat silicone and reseal the bottom vents that should help

You can find the high temp. at most auto parts stores. The high temp. red is rated for food contact.

 

[cragcrawler]

I didn't know to use high heat silicone for sealing the bottom vents. Interesting.


Marcus

 

[Salmonsmoker]

I didn't know to use high heat silicone for sealing the bottom vents. Interesting.


Marcus

Both my barrels are used and have a few dents and dings in them. The silicone fills the gaps left by the dings so that the barrels aren't drawing renegade air.

 

[jimsbarbecue]

It will also help with controlling the temps. Some drums need it more then others. I would use it regardless. Make sure the lid is sealing tight in order to snuff out the fire. If it rocks put some heavy bricks on the high spots when done cooking and it will help seal it off and eventually may help make it flat.

 

[NeverSatisfied]

It will also help with controlling the temps. Some drums need it more then others. I would use it regardless. Make sure the lid is sealing tight in order to snuff out the fire. If it rocks put some heavy bricks on the high spots when done cooking and it will help seal it off and eventually may help make it flat.

My vent spins easily and doesn't fit tight against the lid. Would that make a difference? Not sure if I heed a stronger spring?!