Let's Talk BBQ
FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: Over Dunn on December 27, 2012, 02:52:34 AM
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Hate to throw a wrench at any body's monkey, but my barrel has got severe rust problems all around the bottom rim. It is kept out side, but with a water proof cover on it. Living at sea level (plus 15 feet) is, definitely, not a mile high city, pun intended, so, how bout some advice, Corporate? ??? Buy date on this PBC was last month. ???
OD
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Give Noah and Amber a call..........
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I can imagine that mild steel + salt air is a tough combination....coincidentally, I live in a "temperate rain forest" ( 70+ inches of rain per year ), and..have not seen any surface rust on my pit yet. Not as harsh as salt air with the temperatures/humidity combination you have....But - I do expect some. Any barrel I have seen that sits out awhile in these parts does have some surface rust on it.
Heck, my Yoder, and my Charbroil units have all had their wire brush and Rustoleum this year too! ;D
Confident that we will get a response from Noah and Amber!
T
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Give them a call. They will take care of you.
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OD don't clean it so good! All that gunk build up of grease in the bottom should make for a great rust inhibitor coating ;)
Seriously though living near sea level and covering it may allow extra moisture to build-up in the barrel. Maybe store a large bowl of uncooked rice in the bottom when your not using it to help keep things dry.
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OD don't clean it so good! All that gunk build up of grease in the bottom should make for a great rust inhibitor coating ;)
Seriously though living near sea level and covering it may allow extra moisture to build-up in the barrel. Maybe store a large bowl of uncooked rice in the bottom when your not using it to help keep things dry.
whats the rice do? never heard of that before.
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OD don't clean it so good! All that gunk build up of grease in the bottom should make for a great rust inhibitor coating ;)
Seriously though living near sea level and covering it may allow extra moisture to build-up in the barrel. Maybe store a large bowl of uncooked rice in the bottom when your not using it to help keep things dry.
whats the rice do? never heard of that before.
Absorbs moisture.
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Rice in the barrel, ehh. That's a new one! Sounds like my salt shaker! I'm actually 1/4 mile from the water line, with umpteen trees and houses between me and the sea breeze. Had some rust spots on all my barrels, from Rocky Richmond's 18"er. to my nephew's 22 1/2", custom made. Never had it change color that fast before. Nice to know the Guardian Angel of Pit Barrelville is watching out for me!! ;) :-*
OD
Post Script: My nephew loves the one I gave him for Christmas!
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Pit Barrel Cooker is here for us long after the sale is over. Just call em you 'Old Buzzard' and you will be taken care of!! ;)
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Pit Barrel Cooker is here for us long after the sale is over. Just call em you 'Old Buzzard' and you will be taken care of!! ;)
I got your grits, Social! (Can't pronounce your new handle). Where you want me to send them, Hawaii? 8)
OD
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Talked with Mr. Pit Barrel, himself, and new barrel on the way. Can't beat that kind of service!! ;D
I'm a dealer for Green Mountain Grills and they pride themselves over their customer service, which is second to none. It seems like PBC is definitely, in the same league. Guess I can put away the spray paint can, now! ;)
OD
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Another Happy Ending here at Lets Talk BBQ...courtesy of The Pit Barrel Cooker Co!!!!!! :)
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That's great to hear OD. I love my PBC.
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What gauge is the barrel made from?
If the rust recurs & it likely will, rather than Repaint try seasoning the bare metal areas with oil.
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What gauge is the barrel made from?
If the rust recurs & it likely will, rather than Repaint try seasoning the bare metal areas with oil.
Good question LA!!! I am gonna guess somewhere around 14 or 16 gauge...........
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What gauge is the barrel made from?
If the rust recurs & it likely will, rather than Repaint try seasoning the bare metal areas with oil.
When I had my BDS (Big Drum Smoker), I was starting to get some spots after about nine months, and Rocky told me to sand them down, put a rust resistant primer on the spots, then spray paint with a high heat black grill paint. Worked like a charm. Thing looked brand new on the outside. I never cleaned the inside, except for the ashes. Cooked on that barrel for over two years, before I bought my first pellet grill in 2009. I don't know any thing about steel gauges, but Rocky's 18 inch weighed over eighty pounds. Cooked every thing around 225 to 240 grill temp, and boy, did it get smokey food, so much so, my bride said, "Cease and desist"! And, of course, I did!! ::) ;)
OD
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I'm shocked to see my SRG rusting at the bottom of the barrell next to the stand. Haven't had it that long. Shame, really love using it.