ECB - Charcoal pan venting`

[smoking_troy]

I just completed Jeff's e-course & have a question. There were 2 ways of venting the ECP heat pan mentioned.

1. A series of holes in the shape of a 4" diameter circle on each side of the pan opposite from each other.

2. Drill the center bottom of the pan to a rectangle size about 1"x6". Then install some sort of metal that swings to open/close the vent.

I just want to know the best way to accomplish the venting. Is it even necessary or will it just help with regualting the temperature? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,

 

[figjam]

Basically, as long as you get some air flow with the ability to close it up, that should work.