My custom WEBER

[dale]

Hey all!
I finally got started on my custom smoker. I was given a half size drum. It is the perfect diameter to fit like a glove on my 22.5" Weber. It is approx 27" tall. (Its alot bigger than the Smoky Mtn. smoker and at a reasonable price) FREE!
I was at a local hardware store that carries the full line of Weber products.
I finally got a close up of the Smoky Mtn. smoker. $219.00. Its so tiny!
What is the purpose of the water tray? What size will suit my grill? I was thinking of a 13"x 9" cake pan, should I go larger?, I can get a 18"dia x 3" deep round pan that would probably do the job quite well. Can anyone give me a suggestion?
I am going to post pics of the construction start to finish. Any ideas or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
-dale

 

[Dutch]

dale, I'm moving this down to General Discussions were it will see more traffic.

The water pan in my ECB is 10 inches around and about 3 inches deep. If the 18 dia. X 3 in. pan fits, give it a try. The purpose of the water pan is to keep the chamber temps between 220-250*.

 

[larry maddock]

yo dale,
my water pan catches all the drips from meat.
its from the factory .

the pan is as big as my circuler cooking grates.

there is no flare ups on my unit