confused !

[10-7]

I hate to sound stupid but I read stuff on the internet and find conflicting information.I have the cheapo brinkman charcoal smoker,2 door.My first question is the smoker came with a water pan I have used it but I read here that if you don't use it the smoker will burn hotter. does the steam help if you use the water pan ? question #2 I want to know what is the best type of fuel for smokers,I hear that charcoal/wood is the best all around where Lp is ok but you loose some of the "bark" and I have no Idea about electric smokers.I like the results of charcoal with my smoker.Sorry for being long winded.

Ken (10-7)

 

[SmittyJonz]

Charcoal n wood chunks (golf ball to fist sized). Water pan is personal preference really - try with and with out -same type of cooks and decide. I run water pans as I seem to get more even and consistent temps thru smoker.

I'm not a fan of Gas smokers and most on here are not but some are. I have not had a Gas Smoker but have heard it can be dry environment and benefits from water pan.

 

[SmittyJonz]

You can learn ANYTHING on YouTube. If you get a wok get stainless steel.


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akyictDC9B0"]Brinkmann Square Vertical Smoker - YouTube[/ame]



[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L-Ze7i9DvM"]Brinkmann Vertical Smoker Mods - YouTube[/ame]



[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqp-tFyUjDw"]Tricked Out Brinkmann Split Door Smoker - YouTube[/ame]


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xHtxiKcfX0"]Brinkmann Vertical Charcoal Smoker Temperature Problem - YouTube[/ame]

 

[SmittyJonz]

Here's my File cabinet Smoker I had for a while. Charcoal/Wood Chunks and Water pan. :biggrin1: If I can Smoke in a file Cabinet - You can get your Brinkmann going. :thumb:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHQFb1Q10xM"]Jul 5, 2013 - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_3CaAlUbvQ"]Jul 4, 2013 - YouTube[/ame]

 

[SmittyJonz]

Here's an Electric Smoker I "FIXED"


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpyhDujjBtU"]Jun 9, 2013 - YouTube[/ame]

 

[SmittyJonz]

Put one of these on it too.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/River-Country-Professional-Adjustable-Thermometer/dp/B0013FBUM8/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1398310953&sr=1-1&keywords=river+country+thermometer"]Amazon.com : 2" River Country Professional Series Adjustable Grill & Smoker Thermostat Thermometer Gauge : Bbq Thermometer : Patio, Lawn & Garden@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/610bOr-e7lL.@@AMEPARAM@@610bOr-e7lL[/ame]

 

[SmittyJonz]

If you decide you want a Great yet Inexpensive smoker build a UDS. :mrgreen:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23436

 

[THoey1963]

Smitty, that file cabinet smoker is truly genious... :mrgreen:

 

[SmittyJonz]

Smitty, that file cabinet smoker is truly genious... :mrgreen:

Ya I copied what I seen on YouTube...... Held A lot of meat but was fuel hog and had to babysit it so I sold it on CL

 

[bander7003]

Charcoal and wood chunks. I had one similar to that when I started. I generally used the water pan, not so much for the steam but because I thought it better regulated the temps and kept the temp spikes from happening.

 

[pjtexas1]

I had the older single door model. It needs to be modded to allow the ash to fall thru or you will be fighting temps with or without water. I always ran it with water to help the temps stay somewhat even. I put a small grate in the bottom of the charcoal pan and always used charcoal and wood chunks.