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06-12-2013, 05:14 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: 06-10-13
Location: Mcarthur, ohio
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Tuning plates and water pans
Has anyone tried tuning plates in their pits with a water pan above them? If so I would like to know the results. I have been thinking about trying it.
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06-12-2013, 05:24 PM | #2 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
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I have both
works well for me not really sure the water pan does much but I think its pretty in there and it makes me feel good.
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06-12-2013, 10:22 PM | #3 |
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I just thought that steam from the water pan would keep meat moist and catch drippings.
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06-12-2013, 10:24 PM | #4 |
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I'm looking to build pit out of a 250 gallon propane tank. Trying to figure out best way to get even heat.
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06-12-2013, 10:25 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: 12-17-10
Location: Pleasanton, Ca
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So, what are you cooking on??
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06-12-2013, 10:32 PM | #6 |
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Location: Mcarthur, ohio
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A wood burner indirect heat is what I'm shooting for
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06-12-2013, 10:35 PM | #7 |
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My cuz tried a reverse flow idea in his and he got very uneven heat 80 degree difference from end to end trying to avoid the same problem
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06-12-2013, 11:29 PM | #8 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 05-30-13
Location: Kyle, TX
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I know that there are a lot of very happy Lang and Meadow Creek owners out there but I would prefer tuning plates to the reverse flow setup because I like the idea of being able to set my pit up to have a cooler spot or a hotter spot wherever I want while at the same time being able to even the temp. out across the cooking chamber. It's really about versatility and options for me.
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06-13-2013, 06:12 AM | #9 | |
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Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
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I just put the water pan (if I use one) on the cooking grate directly above the baffle. Other than helping to temper the temp swings some, I dont see that it does anything to the meat. As far as catching the drippings, I have an empty foil pan under the meat with foil on it, I just remove the foil for easy cleanup after the cook, and this doesnt get the smoker messy. If I want the drippings, I will just get them from the foiled pan just the way I do it
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06-13-2013, 08:07 AM | #10 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-11-12
Location: Jonesboro. AR
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Tuning plates + no water pan for the win!
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