Had it happen once. From the cooking capacity to the cleaning requirements, we’re sure that if the Pit Boss vertical smoker isn’t for you, the perfect smoker is just out there waiting for you to find it. This is the water pan for the bottom of the Pit Boss Series 5 and 7 Vertical Smokers. Feb … The total cooking space is 1,830 square inches (11,806 Sq Cm), with five porcelain coated cooking racks to work with. Cooking two butts Saturday and some sausage. I just got my smoker. Joined Jan 22, 2020 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Location Missouri. Verdict Given the features, build quality, and pros and cons of the Pit Boss 5-Series Copperhead Vertical Pellet Smoker, the bottom-lines of this review are that it’s one of the best budget options we’ve seen. I’ve seen on YouTube that you must use the water pan to keep your tempetures from going crazy . There is danger of fire in a vertical charcoal smoker without the water pan barrier. 1,923 23 Joined Nov 3, 2008. I … Jan 22, 2020 #2 B. BigRell New member. The Pit Boss Grills Smoker has everything you need in a pellet grill, including digital controls and readouts and stable temperature control. SMF Premier Member. Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Porcelain coated water pan. Group Lead. Push-button digital control panel with LED read-out for cabinet temperature and meat probe; Includes five porcelain coated cooking racks, 1008 sq in. OTBS Member. Dec 7, 2009 #7 jak757 Smoking Fanatic. https://www.beefsteakveg.com/pit-boss-3-series-vertical-pellet-smoker-reviews This is the water pan for the bottom of the Pit Boss Series 5 and 7 Vertical Smokers. 796 21 Joined Dec 4, 2009. Even with an empty pan.... catching grease that close to the heat may end up igniting. Discussions for all Pit Boss Vertical Smokers including Whiskey Still, 2 series,3 series, 4 series, 5 series, propane and pellets. Master of the Pit. Should I put water in the water pan? PIT BOSS PBV3D1 3 Series Digital Vertical Electric Wood Smoker. Is it necessary? If I run water in the pan will it mess up my crust on my butts? Double walled construction with blanket insulation; Large viewing window with high temp door seal It has a sizable door-sized viewing window, which we like as you can monitor the cooking without regularly opening up the unit. Pit Boss Grills …