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Originally Posted by 357
So in this situation firebricks would be used to absorb heat in order to help regulate it (in place of the water pan) ?
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Yes - although they work differently than the water. The water is more of just a heatsink to reduce temps a bit. The firebricks are more of a buffer to regulate changes.
I found that with the firebricks and the intake vents closed on the 22.5 OTG, (exhaust 100% open) I can maintain right around 220F cook chamber temp, so I had no need for the water, which really does nothing most of the time anyway (except make a mess when you need to move it to add coals or wood).