Tuning Plates in an Upright Smoker

[Cal_BBQ Pit]

Ok, So I dont know that much about tuning plates.....I know they help out the heat right? Would it be wise to use them in a bullet smoker? Just curious from some of you veterans that use em? Thanks!!

Cal

[jminion]

Cal
In a bullet style cooker the water pan is used as you would tuning plates in an offset.
The water pan can be used with water, sand or dry. The water pan can replaced with something like a pizza stone or a disc of steel.

When using something other than water you need to adjust for the radiant heat that is produced, this is great for higher pit temp cooks.
Jim

[Cal_BBQ Pit]

Ahh, I see.....I've heard that sand works well too.....I always just use water, hot or cold depending on the day....but this makes sense. THANKS!! :D

[TAR RIVER RAT]

I use water always in my vertical with off set firebox. have always had good results.
Tar

[Woodman]

Try using Dr Pepper or Ginger ale too! Or, as they would call either of them in Tejas.....coke! :wink:

[Cal_BBQ Pit]

:lol: :lol: They sure do!!! In the midwest its "pop".....hmmmm


But that sounds good....I'll keep these options in mind!! 8)