Pinholes in Water Pan


 
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Stone

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I just put on two briskets. I noticed that I've got pinholes in my water pan. It's not bad, but it's dripping onto the coals. They're still red, but it's not getting hot as quickly as I expected, especially since it's about 80* outside. I don't have sand to put in the pan.

I thought about laying a big folded sheet of foil over the coals so that any water would drip off, but I think that's a bad idea. I can also just go without the water pan.

Any thoughts?
 
If it was me, I think I might pull the racks, dump the water, and just foil the pan and go dryless on this cook to be on the safe side....although you might lose more sleep than usual.

I use the cheap Brinkman charcoal pan, and this is why I have a back-up...just in case, since they're not as heavy as my Weber OE water pan.

Good luck with it.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Stone:
I just put on two briskets. I noticed that I've got pinholes in my water pan. It's not bad, but it's dripping onto the coals. They're still red, but it's not getting hot as quickly as I expected, especially since it's about 80* outside. I don't have sand to put in the pan.

I thought about laying a big folded sheet of foil over the coals so that any water would drip off, but I think that's a bad idea. I can also just go without the water pan.

Any thoughts? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
What about putting that layer of foil on the <span class="ev_code_RED">inside</span> of the water pan and fill just up to the edge of the foil with water. It'll last through several cooks then just replace if/when it leaks.
 
After about 6 years of abuse, my "el cheapo brinkman" pan finally developed a pinhole on my last cook. Did not affect the cook and I did not notice it until I went to dump the ashes a few days later. Nice wet clump of ashes on one side, and that lovely wet ash skunky smell.

Oh well, I still have the WSM pan and the clay pot base. I guess I used the ECB pan because I was so used to it and had water down to a science in it.
 
I believe that someone posted that you can fix those pinholes with JB-Weld.
Never tried it, but might be worth a shot.

Tim
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timothy:
I believe that someone posted that you can fix those pinholes with JB-Weld.
Never tried it, but might be worth a shot.

Tim </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Trouble with JB is it has to be SURGICALLY clean or it won't stick. I've tried it on the carb brackets on my airplane engines and could never get it to last (either heat or vibration always let the piece break off).

There is a hi temperature sealant used to create gaskets that might work. It's red (the blue is not recommended for high heat applications). Good to 600o.

Loctite Superflex Red High Temp RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant
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or

Permatex is another one
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There are others. Both of these require some cleaning but I've found are more tolerant. Best way to clean the area is with (spray can) brake cleaner (I've only used it with a wire brush (exhaust manifold) but you wouldn't want to use a wire brush on the bowl as it'll scratch it).
 
I used about 4 layers of foil and it held ok. I thought about getting that spray on rubber, but didn't like the idea of it being in the bullet. I just ordered a new pan from Brinkman. $15. It's the cheapest thing I've done all weekend.
 
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