"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)
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>
> Comments?
>
> --
> Steve


If it isn't pushing the question to much...............would someone please
discuss the reason for sand in the water tray......I've used the smoker as
an oven of sorts but not with out the water in the pan. New here, learned a
lot......................Thanks