Grease drain.

[ntjones]

Is it ok to use black pipe from Lowe’s for a grease drain?


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[MattJ]

I use black pipe all the time. I normally use 1.5".

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[Dirtytires]

No problem at all....Bigger problem is finding a ball valve.

May consider not using a grease drain. I strongly believe they are over-rated and unnecessary. I spent big money on a 2” threaded pipe and a brass ball valve for mine and have never had a reason to use it.

Just a thought....

[ntjones]

No problem at all....Bigger problem is finding a ball valve.

May consider not using a grease drain. I strongly believe they are over-rated and unnecessary. I spent big money on a 2” threaded pipe and a brass ball valve for mine and have never had a reason to use it.

Just a thought....

Actually I have thought about not putting one from the baffle plate all the down but just a drain somewhere in the bottom of the cook chamber so if I wash it out. That would save me a little effort. Will the grease on the baffle plate not build up to much?


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[towtruck]

No problem at all....Bigger problem is finding a ball valve.

May consider not using a grease drain. I strongly believe they are over-rated and unnecessary. I spent big money on a 2” threaded pipe and a brass ball valve for mine and have never had a reason to use it.

Just a thought....

Actually I have thought about not putting one from the baffle plate all the down but just a drain somewhere in the bottom of the cook chamber so if I wash it out. That would save me a little effort. Will the grease on the baffle plate not build up to much?


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Just scrape out the gunk when your done cooking. Dam the end so it all stay on the plate.

[ntjones]

I like that idea. I think I’ll leave the grease drain out of the BP. I’ll put a clean out in the bottom of the cook chamber for when I rinse it out.


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[Dirtytires]

Truth be told....I did the same thing. Put a second drain in from the bottom of the cook chamber just in case I ever spray it out. Not to say I won’t ever, but I’ve never done it. The drain is just a short pipe nipple and I threaded a cap on the end so it was pretty easy to do, at least. Looking at it now, I would just spray it out and drain thru the firebox. I have a warmer above the firebox that would get the firebox wet anyway so wouldn’t mess with the drain.

You are definitely on the right thought process. Think everything thru and figure out what features you want. Just know that a lot of the “bells and whistles” on many commercial pits are just a selling point and not really necessary. You are not wrong either way.....lol.

[McBroom]

Is it ok to use black pipe from Lowe’s for a grease drain?


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Yes just don't use anything galvanized

Claud McBroom

[Kcd2016]

I know I'm late to the party but wanted to add to McBroom's comment: Lowe's sells 30% white vinegar that will strip that galvanizing off in a jiffy (few hours)! Just don't forget your ppe and maybe hold your breath.