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Burn time
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:00 pm
by JustinCouch
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.
Re: Burn time
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:36 am
by RWBTEX
Most UDS's with a proper sized basket will run 15-20 hours if it is built correctly and airflow is set right.
Re: Burn time
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:55 pm
by Big Ed
Bigger is better, you should never have to add charcoal!!
Re: Burn time
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:22 am
by Swamp Donkeyz BBQ
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.