Steve Pope wrote:

> Is a Weber Bullet the same as a Weber Smoky Mountain?

Sure is, Steve. It's also called the WSM. Not to be confused with the Weber
Smoey Joe.

> Also, the latter's advertising says it includes a "water pan".
> Why would I want steam and humidity from a water pan messing
> with my Q??? Is the water optional, I hope?

The water pan is more for a heat sink, to add stability to the thermal mass,
than for moisture. It acts as a baffle to direct heat exposure. The best
thing is to fill the water pan with sand. That increase the thermal mass
making heat regulation a tad bit better.

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Dave
www.davebbq.com