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  1. chaosmunki

    Water pan or Not??

    so outside the firebox, in the "grill" area, right where the smoke would pour in, kind of leaning above the whole, causing the smoke coming in to go downward some... if my firebox was on the left (imagine) the water pan would like like this, from a front view: \ I think if I understood that...
  2. chaosmunki

    Water pan or Not??

    so if i have an off-set smoker, it goes in the firebox on the wood/coal, not in the main chamber to sit by itself semi-blocking the hole from firebox to main chamber? (that was the impression i got from the post previous to mine). Thanks Rich.
  3. chaosmunki

    Water pan or Not??

    ok...so i understand so many things now..just from looking around and asking questions...and i understand the purpose of a water pan...but can someone please explain to me how to use one/where? Are those alum open pans for .99 ok to use? or does it need to be covered? where does it go, and when...
  4. chaosmunki

    Brinkmann Smoke 'n Pit

    and as for my water pan question? thanks. :D
  5. chaosmunki

    Thermometer Websites

    I just ordered three of these and am very exited to try them out! http://www.amazon.com/Acu-Rite-Progr...5637800&sr=8-1
  6. chaosmunki

    Problem?

    when i smoked the fish (the only thing i have smoked) i put it in the middle, but somewhat close to the firebox...but not in the firebox. I used alder wood (which caught fire almost immediately). The fish came out perfect. Yesterday, I removed the grill that came with the smoker out of the...
  7. chaosmunki

    Brinkmann Smoke 'n Pit

    so...here is a question. What is the bendable dryer tubes for? does it just allow the airflow to come in at the bottom? or suck air out from the bottom? i just don't get it. i think i am about to order 3 of those dig thermometers like in the picture. those things look baaaaaaddddd (in a good...
  8. chaosmunki

    Problem?

    You exactly answered all my questions, thank you! Yeah, yesterday I ordered a charcoal chimney from Weber. Excited to start using this and getting away from fluid. This was a direct heat grill I was doing. Actually used a generous portion of lump charcoal, in the regular grilling area, center...
  9. chaosmunki

    Problem?

    see, now here comes another question. I know I was told the information is all throughout the forum, but...i really am no good at searches...just tried. so, never use lighter fluid (check) Regularly dump my ash pan (check) But what is this pre-lit coal you speak of? Do I buy it that way, or do...
  10. chaosmunki

    Problem?

    Ok, i am going to try and remember what you all said. lol um, I didn't mention lighter fluid...no...not me. actually, good to know i shouldn't be using it. That is one of the reasons i wrote out my entire process for smoking and grilling. I will be picking up a chimney soon! as for ME...
  11. chaosmunki

    Problem?

    yeah...the bottom of the whole grill, in the middle, where you might find yourself stacking the charcoal, but definitely on that piece. wish i had better terminology. when i stack my stuff underneath the grill, it is 2 inches above that! lol I have no doubt it will last some time, but doesn't...
  12. chaosmunki

    Problem?

    So I know a lot of you know I am new to the grill/smoker experience...which is good. I like to stay green so I can grow. Well, I would say I have smoked maybe 3 times since my gift in mid-January, and grilled a dozen. Here is my process...which yes, leads to a question. Just skip down if you...
  13. chaosmunki

    Florida Smoke Out II

    Cowgirl just told me about this when I did my "Roll Call"...sounds like lots of fun! I may just have to be there. :D
  14. chaosmunki

    I'm present.

    Thank you ALL for the very warm welcome! Nicest folks I have met on forums in a long time.
  15. chaosmunki

    I'm present.

    Well, let's see. My name is Jereme, and I live in Tampa. Aside from hamburgers or hot dogs on the 4th...maybe on a family member's gas grill, I have no experience...till now that is. For christmas, my girlfriend bought me a cheaper 40" Brinkmann smoker from Wal-Mart (i had just bought a $30...
  16. chaosmunki

    Soaking Wood?

    So the one time i have smoked (newbie here), i lit charcoal, not wood charcoal, but briquettes and let them flame out and then added 1 hour pre-soaked wood chunks. From reading this thread, I see soaking them may not be ideal, and it sounds like the aluminum foil with holes is the way to go. I...
  17. chaosmunki

    Walmart Smoke 'N Pit and a thermometer

    i have no idea what you just said. lol.. i did catch some of it...sounds like you think i should buy another therm and have one on each end, making 3 total. then you think i should create a baffle from where my smoke leads to my grill. tho for the life of me i don't understand tuning plates...
  18. chaosmunki

    Walmart Smoke 'N Pit and a thermometer

    low and slow...like i said, little know how on these things, but... using a drill bit, and from my pics, wouldn't i have to have the nut on the inside, thereby needing a "nut" hole? like i said, not good at this stuff, so i may be referring to parts wrongly. also, wouldn't that be more of a...
  19. chaosmunki

    Walmart Smoke 'N Pit and a thermometer

    if i seal the new thermo into the existing hole will that be too far away from my meat? (about 3-4 inches, since when the lid comes down, it will be RIGHT above the warming grill). It sounded like a great idea to me. Had just thought maybe i could boost it out a little, but i guess that would...
  20. chaosmunki

    Walmart Smoke 'N Pit and a thermometer

    WOW! Thank you for the very warm welcome! As requested, some pics. And I had thought about the sealer that would just mount it in place, but the end of the thermometer would be just slightly above the warming rack, but centered. Is that a big deal? I would love to avoid making new wholes, as i...
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