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Burn time

Postby JustinCouch » Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:00 pm

On a USD how much charcoal do you use and how long does it last. Can you ad fuel during the cook? Thinking of buying an old smokey while I buildy offset. Input please.
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Re: Burn time

Postby RWBTEX » Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:36 am

Most UDS's with a proper sized basket will run 15-20 hours if it is built correctly and airflow is set right.
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Re: Burn time

Postby Big Ed » Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:55 pm

Bigger is better, you should never have to add charcoal!!
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Re: Burn time

Postby Swamp Donkeyz BBQ » Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:22 am

My basket will hold one 16 pound bag of Kingsford. Natural draft I can burn for around 22 hours before the temp dips below 275. This is during warmer months.

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