Shawn Martin wrote:
> Dave Turner wrote:
>> Morning folks,
>> Been following the group discussions trying to get a free education,
>> and since none of you are able to read my mind I guess I have to ask.
>>
>> On the use of sand as opposed to water in the smoker, what effect does
>> that have on temperature control? Would the unit tend to run hotter
>> with sand, or do I not understand the principal involved? I thought
>> that since water will usually hover at 212 degrees it acted as a
>> stabilizing force whereas sand can go much higher in temperature. I'm
>> going to do a rack today, and I am really interested in this because
>> of the ungodly mess that is left in the water pan to be cleaned up.
>>
>> Please forgive me for starting a new thread on a discussion that
>> started recently, but I haven't figured out how to stop Thunderbird
>> from deleting read messages. Maybe I could get some help there too?
>> Man, am I getting off topic, or what!
>>
>> Thanks in advance for the guidance about sand.
>>
>> Dave
>
> It tends to limit the temp swings from opening the door to tend fire,
> etc. Think of it as a big thermal flywheel.
>
> Yes, you can run hotter with sand, or save fuel, and just bring it up to
> where you need it.
>
> On your other topic:
>
> View->threads->unread (at least on mu 'nix box) YMMV

Thanks Shawn,
I'm going to try sand today and see how it works for me. Tin foil over
the sand will be much better for cleanup. I'll post back after dinner &
let you know how it worked out. Every time I 'que it's a crap shoot, but
I'm learning.

You are right about the T-bird thing. I discovered it after writing the
original post. I kept trying to solve it through folder properties with
no luck. All is good now.

Thanks,

Dave