I keep reading "don't use water pan"...................Is there ever a time to use it or is it just spare parts ?
Hi, I have never had a reason to fill mine with water. Do as daRicksta said. This is not the only time that the folks that wrote the manual had not used the smoker enough to write the manual.To put it bluntly after you use the smoker 10 times you are probably more qualified than the author was. Once again that is only my opinion. Jted
I keep reading "don't use water pan"...................Is there ever a time to use it or is it just spare parts ?
I gave you a point for your opinion, Jted. I just like the way you worded it.
Hi, I have never had a reason to fill mine with water. Do as daRicksta said. This is not the only time that the folks that wrote the manual had not used the smoker enough to write the manual.To put it bluntly after you use the smoker 10 times you are probably more qualified than the author was. Once again that is only my opinion. Jted
Hi, It's not like they don't know or should know. The water pan does serve a use full purpose. When It is foiled it is a decent drip pan. I don't totally relie on it ( I use a secondary foil pan ) it is a good distributor of heat. It truly helps to even out the heat in the box. Do a search of Bears posts and look for a post on heat distribution. The work he has done is valuable. Jted
Gee maybe someone ought to enlighten the Owner. It would save then a whole bunch of money to not have to make another item.
Thanks Rick I appreciate the point.
I gave you a point for your opinion, Jted. I just like the way you worded it.
Hi, Opinions are great. I am highly opinionated and support different opinions even when I disagree with them. If you ever read many of my posts they are loaded with them. Most likely others will disagree with some of mine. JtedI'm not near as experienced as others, especially Bear, and know there is some science that says otherwise, but I personally taste a difference when I put liquids in the water pan. I've done broth, bourbon, beer etc for red meats and water or white wine or rum for white meat. It is probably mental and I know I'm in the humbled minority, but it's what I like. Just an opinion.