Jan 22, 2020 #2 B. BigRell New member. Master of the Pit. If I run water in the pan will it mess up my crust on my butts? PIT BOSS PBV3D1 3 Series Digital Vertical Electric Wood Smoker. I … Discussions for all Pit Boss Vertical Smokers including Whiskey Still, 2 series,3 series, 4 series, 5 series, propane and pellets. 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. Joined Jan 22, 2020 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Location Missouri. SMF Premier Member. Double walled construction with blanket insulation; Large viewing window with high temp door seal 1,923 23 Joined Nov 3, 2008. Push-button digital control panel with LED read-out for cabinet temperature and meat probe; Includes five porcelain coated cooking racks, 1008 sq in. It has a sizable door-sized viewing window, which we like as you can monitor the cooking without regularly opening up the unit. I’ve seen on YouTube that you must use the water pan to keep your tempetures from going crazy . The total cooking space is 1,830 square inches (11,806 Sq Cm), with five porcelain coated cooking racks to work with. 796 21 Joined Dec 4, 2009. Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Feb … 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. Porcelain coated water pan. Dec 7, 2009 #7 jak757 Smoking Fanatic. Is it necessary? This is the water pan for the bottom of the Pit Boss Series 5 and 7 Vertical Smokers. Group Lead. There is danger of fire in a vertical charcoal smoker without the water pan barrier. Even with an empty pan.... catching grease that close to the heat may end up igniting. The Pit Boss Grills Smoker has everything you need in a pellet grill, including digital controls and readouts and stable temperature control. 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. Had it happen once. Cooking two butts Saturday and some sausage. Pit Boss Grills … I just got my smoker. Should I put water in the water pan? OTBS Member.