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Very new.....several questions

Postby 4rdaddy » Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:24 pm

I'm horrible at Internet research. Maybe I'm not real smart but I've been looking for 2 weeks and can't find answers to these questions.

1.What type of nuts are you using to attach the ball valves? Just conduit lock rings? Do I need gaskets or silicone as well?

2. Do I need a gasket around the lid?

3. I'm thinking 12" tall x 16" round coal basket. Does that sound right? I see lots of posts about them but no dimensions.

4. Can I use expanded metals as my racks as well?

5. What is the process for seasoning it after being built?


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Re: Very new.....several questions

Postby BluDawg » Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:00 pm

1.What type of nuts are you using to attach the ball valves? Just conduit lock rings? Do I need gaskets or silicone as well?
close nipples with a conduit nut on each side, screw i fro the inside of the drum if you have a tight fit you won't need to seal it
2. Do I need a gasket around the lid?
NO
3. I'm thinking 12" tall x 16" round coal basket. Does that sound right? I see lots of posts about them but no dimensions.
Use a weber charcoal grate for a 22" kettle the grate is 17" 12" tall is perfect you will want to install 3" legs for air flow
4. Can I use expanded metals as my racks as well?
you can but they will need a round stock rim around the edge for support
5. What is the process for seasoning it after being built?
a light coat of of lard and run it at 350 for two hrs
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Re: Very new.....several questions

Postby Swamp Donkeyz BBQ » Fri Jun 05, 2015 4:53 pm

+1 above.

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