"Steve Calvin" > wrote in message
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> notbob wrote:
>> On 2010-02-27, Kent > wrote:
>>
>>
>>> for low temperature smoking. I think an awful lot of charcoall is burned
>>> and basically wasted heating water to the simmer to maintain the temp.
>>
>> Use hot water in the first place. Quicker to heat water on stove than
>> with pricey charcoal. Sand is an alternative. Heat in oven.
>>
>> nb
>
> Charcoal is pretty cheap. I use sand and don't worry about it. I usually
> use the minion method and really don't have much of an issue with it
>
> As for handles, I agree which is why I mounted handles on mine - very
> simple 5 minute job drill to holes and you're done.

Garage door handles fit on the existing holes and screws for the racks. No
drilling required. Just measure and get the right garage door handles. I
bought longer screws, and mine are stainless steel.
>
> I wanted thermometers too so I put one at each grate level - again - five
> minutes - two holes - done.
>
> http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413.../103771621.jpg
>
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> Steve