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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator
If you want to try an experiment... do a cook with a water pan and measure the amount of fuel (charcoal or wood) that you use. The do another cook, preferably with about the same temp and humidity conditions, but this time fill the pan with sand. I think you will find you use MUCH less fuel. Also, IMO, the environment is plenty moist just from the moisture released from the meat. You shouldn't need to add any more.
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When I was using my ECB, I always used playground sand. In my small offset, I have placed a couple of fire bricks beneath the cooking grates. This adds thermal mass, which in turn helps even out the cooking temperatures.