You just started a **** storm post.
You always need the water pan (filled with sand or water is another case of preference)
You need that heat sink to ensure you create a base of stable temperatures, without being at the whim of what fuel is burning at that exact moment.
my .02
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Bill-Chicago
"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Jack Reacher
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