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  1. jennenga

    PID Questions

    I finally have started my 1951 IH fridge conversion,but I am kind of lost on the heat source. I really would like to use a replacement smoker element, but not sure how to control the temp. In these forums there is much talk about PID's, and I do understand how they work. My problem is I am not...
  2. jennenga

    Newbie Fridge Builder

    I have recently acquired a IH fridge, and am currently designing my build.  I am kind of torn between electric or propane. I am leaning towards propane, but I am scared I will be filling my tank every 2 or 3 smokes.  Can anyone give me a rough estimate on how much gas I would go through? I...
  3. jennenga

    UDS Temp Problem

    I recently built a UDS, and I am having troubles keeping the temp down. It likes to ride right about 300 degrees. That is with the 2 caps on, and ball valve closed, and Weber top vent 1/2 open. I am using the minion method, and starting out with 8-12 lit briquettes. Any ideas?
  4. jennenga

    Lid Dimensions

    Can anyone tell me the diameter of the Weber lid that I need for a UDS build? Also if you know the diameter of a 55 gallon barrel, that would be great!
  5. jennenga

    Barrels in Iowa

    Hey evryone! Does anybody know where I can find steel barrels in Iowa? I am dying to build a UDS. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
  6. jennenga

    CG Mod

    I have flipped my charcoal tray in the main cooking chamber as recommended by so many of you. My question is, I've heard you folks talk about drilling holes in the charcoal tray. Is there aspecific placement, configuration, size for these holes? If anyone can help me, it would make my weekend...
  7. jennenga

    Barrels in Iowa

    Does anybody know where to find 55 gallon steel drums for making a UDS?
  8. jennenga

    Qview

    Can anyone tell me how to downsize pics? I tried to attach some pics to a post but I got a message saying the file size was larger than SMF will allow.
  9. jennenga

    Newbie

    I am still new! (second post) I started out with a Brinkmann bullet smoker and quickly became addicted. I now have upgraded to a offset charcoal smoker. Today will be my first smoke on the new smoker. Hop it turns out well so that I may share some QVIEW with all of you. 1 question I see...
  10. jennenga

    Confused

    Do the propane smokers use a lot of gas. I can't decide whether to go charcoal or propane
  11. jennenga

    Bear With The Beginner

    Hey everyone, first of all thanks for allowing me to be a part of this group! I am pretty new to smoking so bear with me if I ask some dumb questions. I received a Brinkmann Smoke and Grill for FAther's Day. This is a kettle or bullet type smoker. Fairly simple and basic, verry low end. Since...
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