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    Simple uds

    malcom reed uses a strip magnet over 2" hole in lid i've seen some builds where the third bottom intake is plugged. why put a hole there and plug it, or is it used just once for the burn off? looking at hunsaker foot pedal bottom intake
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    Simple uds

    No need to get your info yet. Centered stack is very useful info. If I had to guess though I would think front intake and rear stack but I'm taking your experience into consideration. If I get a billows it will be the combustion Inc version. Need more time to think about it. I was already...
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    Simple uds

    that does help thanks. surprising that external non high temp paint won't be harmed. but even if it is the worst case is a bonfire and spray some high temp on i like the idea of the billows. not sure if i will do it but it's a good option. If I'm copying gateway, etc , I'd want equivalent of...
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    Simple uds

    Does the metal composition of the intake tap matter? It is on the bottom nearer to coal basket, but ambient air temp is coming in? Ie galvanized ok or do you need non toxic? drum seller says inside is not galvanized, it looks clean. outside is painted. Ai says shoot for total of about 1.7...
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    Simple uds

    taking above advice. looking for unlined drum. doing the initial burn or seasoning on an unlined drum won't damage external paint?
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    Simple uds

    I'm interested in seeing if I can pull off a very simple uds build. Found new 55g drums for a decent price. They say the inside has lacquer..not sure what that means. I'll be making a coal basket for a different grill so that can be used as the basket here. I'm thinking no grates, just a...
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    direct bbq on summit kamado

    that's pretty much what i've been doing, and enjoying best performance with the summit. I'm wondering if there would be much of difference between this method, say about 225/250f lid temps with grate about 10" above coal bed vs something like a drum or chud/hasty bake roughneck where grates are...
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    direct bbq on summit kamado

    i'm looking to simulate drum smoking on a summit kamado. i.e. direct heat, no baffle and get meat as high up as possible. Wondering also if there is a way to move the lower coal grate lower or not even use it at all. maybe a smaller diameter grate that sits like 1" above the propellers? first...
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    help with purchase

    any thoughts on smokefire being particular about only using weber pellets, presumably due to size of pellets, or can they take any brand using hardwood charcoal pellets (royal oak i think makes them). i'm wondering about this for all pellet grills not just weber
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    help with purchase

    Yea I saw that video and it's just one data point for me. The grease fire thing is a non-issue for me. Still interested in pellet bridging/not feeding and the auger design issue. I've seen other pics of the auger and it seems like even in the replacement they did not fix the auger design, just...
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    help with purchase

    chopsaw what are your thoughts on: auger and if you put in the new hopper insert to increase feed angle, do the pellets move or do you need to supervise? and also reports of the ex6 being overly pellet hungry, not sure if it applies to ex4
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    help with purchase

    I saw some of your ex4 posts before joining. I was back and forth on the ex4 for a while and put it high on the list recently after deciding you were correct and the firestarters were not. PB is off the list. Hopefully I can make a decision soonish on pellet vs kamado style, well summit is the...
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    help with purchase

    EU based so not all of the americano options are available. Dog safety is a consideration. I've narrowed the field to Weber ex4, Louisiana lg800fl, Weber summit E6. Open to verticals too such as MB or PB but quality issues have me hesitant. Summit bc it supposedly holds temps very well and once...
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