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joe2chillo:
I have a Pro-Q Excel 20 water smoker. Now some of you have told me to simply not use water and just leave my pan empty and my fuel will not have to work so hard to keep my temps. I have done this with some good results. I have also heard people use sand instead of water in there pans and cover it with foil. This helps hold some good steady temps. However being that we are in the desert and have almost no humidity does using water have the benefit of keeping some humidity in the smoker. So what are your thoughts? Water, Sand, or empty pan? Why and what are the pros and cons of each?

Mike (AZBarbeque):
I moved this to the Pro Q section as it directly relates to that cooker..

joe2chillo:
I was thinking it was more general to all water smokers but any input is appreciated.

Bam Bam:
I cook on two WSM's and I just foil the water pan and that's it. I wouldn't waste time with sand or water. I don't think the water has any sort of moisture benefit.

rgomez99 (Glazed and Confused in Gilbert):
I have a WSM and ProQ and I just foil the pan. I have not seen any difference in moisture and it is alot easier to clean up.

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