Condensation build up in the 22" WSM

[Alan Keen]

I have a 22" WSM which lives outside all the time. When not in use it is covered up with the WSM cover. I leave the bottom and top vents open to allow air passage through it. If I leave it for a month it can easily collect a gallon of water inside. I can only assume it is condensation. I was thinking that when dry, I would drill a small hole in the lowest position of the base stand. It would need to be plugged for cooking to prevent air entry. I think it should be fairly easy to create a more elegant mod than just a hole and a bung.

Any Suggestions?

Cheers

 

[Dwain Pannell]

http://virtualweberbullet.com/faq.html#water

 

[Alan Keen]

Don't know how I missed that!!

 

[Dwain Pannell]

That's why we're here my friend - to help each other out. Cheers!

 

[Brian Lanius]

Yes, you can be almost assured that the water is seeping in through the not so waterproof cover and running inside. I'd flip the middle or use a plastic bag before drilling a hole. Fix the problem at the source instead of trying to mitigate it.

 

[Dwain Pannell]

Yes, you can be almost assured that the water is seeping in through the not so waterproof cover and running inside. I'd flip the middle or use a plastic bag before drilling a hole. Fix the problem at the source instead of trying to mitigate it.

Blast from the past eh Brian? https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?19886-Storage-Simple-way-to-keep-the-rain-water-out