drip pan replacement

[Rusty S]

i wonder if anyone has tried using a 11 x 7 stainless steel cake pan for a drip pan that wouldn't need replacing, just cleaning?

 

[Brett G]

I use one almost all the time. Many times I put about 36 oz. of water or so in it to aid in clean up. Just used one for ribs this afternoon in my 98 Mastertouch.

 

[Rusty S]

seems like the thing to do. those drip pans are pretty expensive compared to how long they last. also, i thought of recycling my spent fireplace firewood into charcoal for the weber. ended up going to a gas insert instead. couldnt see hauling the coals out every day and going to the store every couple of weeks and re-buying it. getting cheap in my old age.thanks for your response.