As most of you know, I built a 30gal uds this past summer. I'm going to move up to a 55gal by spring. I have the drum, but I am wondering if it's ok to use an aluminum lid? I have access to a drain pan made out of a cut end to a semi truck fuel tank. Now I know I shouldn't cook over aluminum, I'm just not sure if this would be ok. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
On a side note I would be doing a thorough cleaning and burning out of the drum and aluminum "lid".
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Re: Bigger drum build
It's around 26" in diameter. It would fit over top with the drum lip still intact and should be heavy enough to make a descent seal....I think so anyway..lol
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Interesting and anxious to see what you come up with and how it performs
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Re: Bigger drum build
PK grills are made out of aluminum so it must be ok to cook with aluminum. In fact I had a aluminum dutch oven years ago that I cooked in many times.
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I think if it was galvanized then you would have a problem. I use aluminum cooking trays all the time in my smoker.Good Luck on your build.
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Re: Bigger drum build
This is good to know guys, thanks. heck, I've even pictured building one out of a semi truck fuel tank. It's had to come up with a fuel tank that doesn't have a core charge though....lol
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