Need Tips for Brinkman Electric Water Smoker

That was my very first smoker also, still have the dang thing!

Temp is pre-set at about 240, depending on the wind. :roll:
I started using sand and found clean-up much easier and it held temp better.

Good started smoker, have fun!

BTW, use chunks NOT touching the element for extended smoking times! :biggrin:

I have a Brinkmann Smoke & Grill, which I bought the electric conversion kit to convert it to electric... Used it once with the electric element, couldn't maintain a temp over 150*... built my UDS and now I use it to rest my UDS's Weber lid whenever I need a place to put it.

sand is an option and should help hold temps more steady. as water evaoporates the temps will climb..at least that has been my experience with my GOSM.

I have never used water in any of my WSM's and would recommend filling the pan with Lava rocks or Ceramic briqs for gas grills, then foiling the pan and then using a drip pan on top of it.



I go it one further and place a cheapo pizza stone on top of the lava rocks/ceramic briqs.



No mess, I just take a layer of foil and fashion a drip tray and toss it after the cook.
Its just a heat sink, sand will work and a lot of WSM users go with the "clay pot mod" in the pan.



Here is a linky I started that gave me some trial and error with both the claypot and eventually settling on my setup. In all honesty, at the time I was planning to get a Stoker or Guru but I've got the WSM's dialed in like this and don't see the need. But probably will eventually!

http://tvwbb.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8680069052/m/9960084564

My 1st smoker was electric, I took it back, my wife hated the taste of the food. My BBQ'ing almost came to an end, even before I got started.

I have had one for years but mine is propane. Same principal but adjustable temps. I have always had good success using water in the pan. I think the refill time is more like 3 hours. Don't know if it makes a lot of difference but I used Coke,apple juice,Sprite,beer and other liquids in my water pan. Food always turned out well.

i have used mine for about 6 years and it is great to use except on cold or windy days it will take forever. i only used the water pan a few times as it doubled the cooking time and did not seem make much difference. the food was always good and almost impossible to overcook. i use it as a grill a lot also because since the middle section comes out you can move the rack to just above the heating element. taste so much better than a gas grill. if you have any specific questions send me a PM

Lava rocks in place of water with a drip pan (I used a pie pan) on top. Used mine for many years, but they do suck a lot of electricity.

This is a great thread. I just bought the Brinkman Gourmet Electric and did my first pulled pork roast. Turned out very good. I will be using this site a lot!!