Wasting pucks?

[hogshead60]

I find that my beloved OBS kicks the puck into the water trap some time before it is fully consumed.  Anybody know why? 
Seems to me I could eliminate the water trap
and get more smoke for my buck. 
Comments, please.

[NePaSmoKer]

I find that my beloved OBS kicks the puck into the water trap some time before it is fully consumed.  Anybody know why? 
Seems to me I could eliminate the water trap
and get more smoke for my buck. 
Comments, please.

Allot of the time its moisture in the pucks and i have noticed that the Oak does not burn thru.

[Habanero Smoker]

Here is a link that my help you trouble shoot.

Bradley FAQ's

Also Brian posted that Bradley started compressing the bisquettes more, so they will burn slower. This may cause some users to experience bisquettes that have not fully burned. I believe he stated they were looking into using less pressure.

[RAF128]

Don't get rid of the water bowl.    It's there for a reason to catch the used puck and extinguish them.   If they're not out you'll get some bad smoke plus run the risk of a fire in the smoker.   Combination of hot embers and fat dripping from what ever you're cooking.   

[hogshead60]

Gentlemen:
Thanks for your prompt response.
Hogshead60

[ArnieM]

It's also a function of cabinet temp.  Cold or cool (<180 or so) may not result in complete combustion of the puck.  And as RAF said, keep the water bowl in there.