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    New Smoker! Few Questions!

    I have never built an UDS but I have looked into it before. Here is a link to a DIY guide to build an UDS https://smokingmeatgeeks.com/ugly-drum-smoker-plans-uds-build/ Hope this helps!
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    New Smoker! Few Questions!

    Quick question--- is the conduit nuts purpose like a washer? It will sit bewteen the nipple and the inner wall of the smoker right like a washer?
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    New Smoker! Few Questions!

    Curious if you have a guide or know where I can find a step by step guide on installing a ball valve on a smoker?
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    New Smoker! Few Questions!

    Thats a pretty great idea! In order to do that, I assume I would have to close off the current air inlets somehow. Wonder if I can get a piece Metal, cut it to shape(2) and somehow mount one to each air inlet to close it off allowing only the ball valves to be the air baffles??
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    New Smoker

    Yes, I have Therma Pro that I use for temp monitoring. I use about 4 lbs of KB, then I make a hole in the center and dropped the briquettes. (Minion Method) For the first cook I used about 4 pounds starting, made the center whole then dropped 8 briquettes minion method. For the second and...
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    New Smoker

    Hey Everyone, Got this new vertical charcoal Smoker It's a Dyna Glo Model dgx780bdc-d 20181201_081952 by Ben IV posted Dec 10, 2018 at 9:05 PM So far this is my first "smoker". Traditionally I have been using my Weber Kettle. I love my Kettle. I do indirect cooking, with coal to one side with...
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    New Smoker! Few Questions!

    Hey Everyone, First time poster and long time lurker. I just recently purchased a Dyna Glo vertical charcoal smoker Model Dyna Glo dgx780bdc-d 20181201_081952 by Ben IV posted Dec 10, 2018 at 9:05 PM I've done the standard mods like the LavaLock Gasket on both doors and RTV High Temp sealant...
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