Has anyone else had problems with high temps when using sand in the pan? I have the larger water pan filled almost to the top with sand, and I have no problems as long as the temps stay low (200-240). But when the temps rise above, say 250, I get the runaway train effect, where I cannot seem to get the temps down. My temps run up to about 270-290, even if all the bottom vents are closed. One thing to note is that my smoker is not heavily filled with meat, and this may affect things. The sand just seems a bit more touchy at the higher temps, while it is pretty steady at low temps.
Anyone else have similar experience?
Jeff
Anyone else have similar experience?
Jeff