"Steve Calvin" > wrote in message
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> The topic of smoking came up in another group I'm in. I suggested the use
> of sandbox sand in the water tray as opposed to water. (Covered with foil
> of course) A guy came back with the following question which I don't know
> the answer to although from the searching that I've done, I seriously
> doubt that there is any reason for concern.
>
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> question i have on that is at a direct heat won't the sand break down thus
> giving off fumes into the meat?
> I happened to think that my grandma has an old bed with a heat box. If one
> doesn't know what it is( heat box is under the bed heat stones place
> inside keep you warm all night)
> ************************************************** **********
>
> Comments?
>
> --
> Steve

Sand (silicon dioxide, or Quartz) melts at 1723 C or over 3000 degrees F.
The smoker would melt before the sand would. That being said, as far as
fumes are concerned, be sure to use clean sand.

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