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  1. sancarlosmx

    Galvanized steel wood chip pan??

    Ok. so here is test #1. What are the two types of so called "galvanized" processes used on steel? Please be careful not to get your shovel out and dig a hole.
  2. sancarlosmx

    Galvanized steel wood chip pan??

    Please provide back up documented evidence. Thanks
  3. sancarlosmx

    Electric UDS with Back up

    No pics. at this time, but will have some in a few days. Decided to stay with the electric element only even though it will only get 210 degrees. Will put the drum on legs so I can add a propane burner later in required. Cheers.
  4. sancarlosmx

    Electric UDS with Back up

    Installed 1500w element in drum today and did another test. On high it got to 210 degrees. Drum is getting nicely cured.
  5. sancarlosmx

    Electric UDS with Back up

    No. Perhaps I was not clear. the element I have is stamped 1500 watts and it comes with a reflector plate.
  6. sancarlosmx

    Electric UDS with Back up

    Enough heat? Good question. The answer " I dunno" Did a test today to provide a reference point. Mounted the MES element 2 inches below the drum w. the reflector( 1500 watts) Ambient temp was 90 degrees and it only got the drum up to 150 degrees with a sheet of plywood on top. 2 inch air intake...
  7. sancarlosmx

    Smoked Petite Sirloin Steaks W/Qview

    Agreed, they look very lean. Sirloin is my favorite cut of beef: best texture/flavor. I usually buy a whole sirloin from Costco and cut it up. keep the good stuff for steaks. Best of luck T.
  8. sancarlosmx

    Electric UDS with Back up

    Mo as in moment.
  9. sancarlosmx

    Electric UDS with Back up

    Thanks for the input folks. Started cutting metal today. Thank god for a Dremel tool with cut off blades. Already have an MES element and controller, a Big Kahuna and a bunch of pipe fittings, nuts, bolts etc. As soon as I have something to show of the build I will post some pics. At the mo it...
  10. sancarlosmx

    Electric UDS with Back up

    A great big thank you, Dave.
  11. sancarlosmx

    Electric UDS with Back up

    I assumed that the water pan would prevent this. ? Am I wrong?
  12. sancarlosmx

    Electric UDS with Back up

    Hi to all Have abandoned idea of using a busted w/machine as a smoker as i just picked up a near pristine 55 gal. drum for 20 bucks ( no lid). I am looking for input/ideas on the build. Being a retired engineer ( sorry about that) I like to write down a " design requirements spec." before...
  13. sancarlosmx

    Plain Old T-Bones

    What!!!!!! I would give my left nut for that right now. Superb.
  14. sancarlosmx

    Unusual smokes

    That is an awesome idea. Love Scotch Eggs. Thanks
  15. sancarlosmx

    Washing machine smoker

    Think I will call it UWS. The following has given me a few ideas. http://gomestic.com/do-it-yourself/h...shing-machine/
  16. sancarlosmx

    Hola from Mexico

    Yup, I live 2 mins drive from the marina. Great pics. thanks.
  17. sancarlosmx

    Hola from Mexico

    Thanks for the welcome. I will try to dig up some "paradise pics." Afew to start with.
  18. sancarlosmx

    Hola from Mexico

    Hi to all I joined this forum about a week ago and have received Jeff's course. I am an Englishman , married to a Texan, that moved to the USA 28 years ago, lived in Scottsdale AZ and a year ago retired to San Carlos, Sonora. San Carlos is a small drinking town with a fishing problem. It is...
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