Welcome to the forum RogerB....learning the art of BBQing/smoking is a steap learning curve mate. Read the ProQ section, if you havn't already 😉 my one tip dump the water and use sand...no having the pan run dry on a long cook, having to fill it is a PITA. Watch where you site the smoker, use some sort of a wind break, any problems give a shout on here and there's a good chance somebody will answer. 👍
Ice.