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Hey rick, it depends on whether u use the water pan or not.On mine i do use it and it keeps the bottom grate at around 15-25 cooler than the top grate...I usualy smoke at 250 dome temp..That way i know the bottom grate is around 230.. Now the people who dont use water in the pan or no pan at all ( clay saucer) report the opposite....Happy smokes..