Diffuser plate...

[ETarrant]

Has anyone seen the new diffuser plate from uds parts? I recently got one, yet to use it, just curious to get some feedback, mainly on your settings 1/4,1/2 open?

Thanks, Eric

[Big T]

I saw some video's that Frank put up but I haven't used one. It's probably going take a few test runs to figure out what works best for you. I would try it 1/2 open the first run and then go from there.

[ETarrant]

I saw some video's that Frank put up but I haven't used one. It's probably going take a few test runs to figure out what works best for you. I would try it 1/2 open the first run and then go from there.

Do you a link to those videos?

[Big T]

They were on one of the Smoker builder facebook pages but I'm not sure which one. You can PM Frank and he could probably get you headed in the right direction.

[Frank_Cox]

I did make some facebook videos. They are on this page.....
https://www.facebook.com/SmokerBuilderMFG

go there and check them all out. I set mine for 30% open. I have been using it for over a year now on my drum and typically cook between 250F and 300F. I have up to 28 hour burns during testing at that setting. of course I'm in missouri and about 1200 feet above sea level so results may vary other places. during the longest test burns I was not cooking. just letting it run and I shook the drum the next morning.

also please note I have the entire kit including our square basket with block off plate and heat shield

[ETarrant]

I did make some facebook videos. They are on this page.....
https://www.facebook.com/SmokerBuilderMFG

go there and check them all out. I set mine for 30% open. I have been using it for over a year now on my drum and typically cook between 250F and 300F. I have up to 28 hour burns during testing at that setting. of course I'm in missouri and about 1200 feet above sea level so results may vary other places. during the longest test burns I was not cooking. just letting it run and I shook the drum the next morning.

also please note I have the entire kit including our square basket with block off plate and heat shield

Sounds great, I have the heat shield also, no block off plate, thks for the info

[Frank_Cox]

Sounds great, I have the heat shield also, no block off plate, thks for the info

awesome! Post some pics of it in use if you don't mind!!

[ETarrant]

Sounds great, I have the heat shield also, no block off plate, thks for the info

awesome! Post some pics of it in use if you don't mind!!

I just need to paint my new uds as soon as it's done I will post some pics.

[ETarrant]

I did make some facebook videos. They are on this page.....
https://www.facebook.com/SmokerBuilderMFG

go there and check them all out. I set mine for 30% open. I have been using it for over a year now on my drum and typically cook between 250F and 300F. I have up to 28 hour burns during testing at that setting. of course I'm in missouri and about 1200 feet above sea level so results may vary other places. during the longest test burns I was not cooking. just letting it run and I shook the drum the next morning.

also please note I have the entire kit including our square basket with block off plate and heat shield

When you got those temps, did you have a gasket on the lid? Is it necessary to have a gasket to stay at a consistent good temp? (225-250). I have the hinge you sell for the uds but I don't have a gasket, if I attach the hinge without the gasket would the hinge have to be readjusted for a gasket later on? What gasket would you recommend?
Thanks for all the help!!!
Eric

[Squiggle]

They are some good questions right there, I'm keen to know the answers as well, might be building one of them UDS gadgets myself soon.

[Rodcrafter]

Nomex self stick works great I cut it in half and put it in the groove on the Weber lid. Works great


Making memories!

[ETarrant]

Nomex self stick works great I cut it in half and put it in the groove on the Weber lid. Works great


Making memories!

I'm using the 55 gallon lid that came with it, probably the same idea.

......Frank

[ETarrant]

Sounds great, I have the heat shield also, no block off plate, thks for the info

awesome! Post some pics of it in use if you don't mind!! [emoji481]

Finally finished up the uds, I'm sure it will look familiar to some..[emoji12] [emoji12]

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[Frank_Cox]

man! that looks awesome!!!

[ETarrant]

man! that looks awesome!!!

Thanks , mainly it's the parts that make it look so good it's just paint...[emoji1] [emoji1] .I did forget one thing, my kudos. ..



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[ETarrant]

Almost forgot

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[ETarrant]

I have a probe insert also.

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[Big T]

Sweet!! It turned out great!!

[Rodcrafter]

You got all the bells and whistles


Making memories!

[Squiggle]

That is one sweet lookin UDS dude!

[ajfoxy]

Very nice, everything including the probe hole.

[Squiggle]

That's what she said!

[Pete Mazz]

Came out great!!!

[temurf]

Ain't nothing ugly about that UDS. Looks great.

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[The Czar]

That's what she said!

OMG


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