I made a cold smoker attachment for my Bradley Original; I won't use the smoke generator any more as I just love the
Amazen tube and cost savings compared to the Bradley pucks.
Do I still need the water bowl for moisture when I'm smoking sausage, brisket, pork shoulder, or ribs? Or can I just discard it?
Thanks in advance.
The water bowl also catches any grease that may drip thru the v-tray,as well as adding moisture. I'd recommend you keep it
yes, to catch your drippings
Your comment is a bit confusing to me. You built a cold smoke adapter but will be using the tube smoker. If you're cold smoking using the tube why did you need to build a cold smoke adapter? More importantly, if you're smoking sausage, brisket, pork shoulder or ribs you are no longer cold smoking I hope. You need the water bowl in the tower to catch dripping grease from the drip tray. It's not there for moisture.
Your comment is a bit confusing to me. You built a cold smoke adapter but will be using the tube smoker. If you're cold smoking using the tube why did you need to build a cold smoke adapter? More importantly, if you're smoking sausage, brisket, pork shoulder or ribs you are no longer cold smoking I hope. You need the water bowl in the tower to catch dripping grease from the drip tray. It's not there for moisture.
Yes, I permanently attached my cold smoke adapter to the smoker. I find it easier to use, than fitting the large tube in the smoker with the bowl in place.
If I'm cold smoking with the tube,I don't use the v-tray or the water bowl. No pucks-no drips = no water bowl.
I'm still confused by your original question but if you are HOT smoking anything you need the water bowl.