Got my smoker cured kept a temp around 250 and lower. when I put the water bowl in the temp dropped dramatically and then would not climb above 125. The coal tray is solid with no hole seeing this in the store while shopping i had the idea to drill holes in the tray to allow air. now looking at the designs themselves (provided below, or above, to the side.....not to sure where it will appear but it is here somewhere) using a grate that is provided, I figured getting out my handy dandy air powered evil
(AKA cut off wheel) and cut a large square out of the bottom of the tray. Will there be any issues with heat control by doing this or will this help my situation. It sure will let the ash out. Any other ideas are appreciated as well. thanks!!
